Batteries; Transporting Lithium Batteries; Battery Pack Protection; Maintenance - AEG BR1218B Original Instructions Manual

When the product is operating on battery power, the USB dedicated
charging port will continue to function for approximately 1 hour after
switching the product off. If the product remains inactive after this
time, charging will stop. Turn the product on to resume operation.
FOLD-DOWN FLEXIBLE ANTENNA
To decrease interference or electrical noise, extend the antenna or
move the product to a higher elevation. The antenna folds down and
out of the way when not in use.

BATTERIES

Battery packs which have not been used for some time should be
recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance of
the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine (risk
of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged,
after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C and away
from moisture.
Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation
requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
■ The user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
■ Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is
subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation
and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately
trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by
corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
■ Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and insulated
to prevent short circuit.
■ Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
■ Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
RESIDUAL RISKS
Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still impossible
to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise and the operator should pay special attention to
avoid the following:
■ Use the product only for its intended use. Do not alter or modify
the product from the original design or function.
■ Always be aware that misuse and improper handling of the
product can cause injury to yourself and others.

BATTERY PACK PROTECTION

The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life. Under extreme stress the
battery electronics switch off the machine automatically. To restart,
switch the machine off and then on again. If the machine does not
start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. In
this case it must be recharged in the battery charger.

MAINTENANCE

The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and AEG spare parts. Should components
need to be replaced which have not been described, please contact
one of our AEG service agents (see our list of guarantee/service
addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state
the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label and
order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 1065
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Tel. no. 1300 234 797
Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
PO Box 12-806
Penrose AUCKLAND 1642
Tel. no. 0800 234 797
New Zealand
SYMBOLS
Safety alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product meets
applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before starting
the machine.
For indoor use only.
Do not touch the metal part of the antenna in
order to avoid a drop in signal reception caused by
electrostatic discharge.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material. Electric tools and
electronic equipment that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and returned
to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
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