Instruction manual
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into the charger, as other objects may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts, which could result in fire
or electric shock.
• Donotplacethetoolorchargeronanunevensurface,
as a fall may cause serious damage.
• Neverplacethetoolorchargernearoroveraheat
source such as a radiator or heater.
• Donotoperatethechargerinacabinetorother
enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Usethebatterychargerindoorsonly.
WARNING. Do not allow any liquid to come into contact
with the charger. There is a danger of electric shock. Do not
position the tool or battery charger near water; for example,
near a sink, wash bowl or toilet. Do not spill liquid of any
kind on the tool or charger. Doing so may short out parts,
causing damage to the product and creating the risk of fire
or electric shock.
Take the tool or charger to your nearest authorised service
centre for assistance in these circumstances:
• Ifliquidhasbeenspilledintothetoolorcharger,orifrain
orwaterhastouchedthetool,BatteryPackorcharger.
• Ifthetoolorchargerdoesnotoperatenormallyafteryou
follow the operating instructions.
• Ifthetoolorchargerhasbeendroppedordamaged.
• Ifthetoolorchargerexhibitsadistinctdegradationin
performance.
• Ifthetoolorchargerisdamagedinanyway.
• Ifthebatterypackisnotchargedwithinthetimeframeas
specified in this manual, turn charger off.
• Toreducetheriskofanelectricshock,unplugthe
charger from the power supply before attempting to clean
it. To clean tool or charger, wipe with a damp cloth. Use
of any other cleaners is not recommended.
• Donotplaceanyobjectonto,orallowanythingtorest
on the charger.
• Makesurethatthechargercableispositionedwhere
it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise
subjected to damage or stress. Keep the lead away
from operating machinery.
• Donotpullontheleadofthechargertodisconnectit
from the mains power socket.
• Donotuseanextensioncordunlessitisabsolutely
necessary. The use of an improper extension cord could
cause the risk of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
• Neverattempttoconnecttwochargerstogether.
• Donotchargebatteriesorusethetoolandbattery
pack in locations where the temperature may be below
0°C or exceed 40°C such as alongside sheds or metal
structures.
• Thebatterycanbechargedoroperatedattemperatures
between 0° C and 40° C.
NEVERCHARGEYOULITHIUMIONBATTERYBELOW
ORABOVETEMPERATURESRECOMMENDED
OTHERWISE FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE
BATTERYPACKMAYOCCUR.
The most suitable temperatures to charge the battery pack
are between 20 - 25° C.
• Ifyouwishtochargeasecondbatterypack,unplugthe
charger from the mains supply and leave it for at least
15 minutes. After this time you can charge a second
battery pack.
Additional safety instructions related
to the battery pack and battery safety
• UseonlytheAUTOMATICbatteriessuppliedwiththe
AUTOMATIC Tool or AUTOMATIC-approved replacements.
• Donotusethebatterytopoweranydeviceotherthan
the AUTOMATIC tool it was sold with.
• ChargethebatteryonlywiththeAUTOMATICcharger
supplied with the tool or AUTOMATIC-approved
replacements and according to the instructions in the
AUTOMATIC Instruction Manual.
• Donotchargethebatteryinaplacewherestatic










