2. Safety instructions!
•Never leave the appliance to charge unsupervised. Batteries become hot once they are fully charged. Overcharged or faulty batteries can overheat and explode.
•Never touch batteries when they are hot – they might explode while they are being taken out. First discon- nect the appliance from the power supply and allow the batteries to cool before taking them out.
•Never expose the appliance to other sources of heat, such as direct sunshine or heaters. This will prevent the batteries from overheating prematurely.
•Set up the appliance in dry rooms only, never in humid areas. Otherwise there could be danger of death from electric shock.
•If the appliance is not working or is damaged, it should no longer be used. Have it repaired by customer service.
•If the power cord is damaged: The power cord cannot be repaired – have it replaced by customer service before using the appliance again.
•Never open the casing, there are no operating elements inside. Warning! Risk of accident!
•Do not allow children or elderly persons to play with the appliance unsupervised, since these are not always able to assess the dangers correctly. Batteries can represent a considerable danger for children, who might put the batteries in their mouth (they contain poisonous heavy metals), or
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