User’s manual – AREBOS starting aid& battery charger
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1.2 General safety instructions
•This battery charger may only be used by persons over the age of 16. An exception is made
for use as a young person if it is used in the course of vocational training to achieve the skill
under the supervision of an instructor.
•The charging current supplied with the battery increases according to the characteristic W
curve - see DIN 41774 standard.
•The battery housing has protection class IP 20 and is protected against indirect contacts by
an earthing cable, as it is intended for class 1 devices.
•Check that the available mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the label on
the front of the battery charger. Check that the outlet is earthed.
•The battery charger may only be connected to power sources that have a neutral conductor
with an earth connection.
•While charging batteries, the charger produces explosive gases. Avoid the formation of
flames and sparks. DO NOT SMOKE!
•Only use the battery charger in enclosed spaces and ensure that they are ventilated. DO NOT
EXPOSE IT TO RAIN OR SNOW!
•Disconnect the mains cable before connecting or disconnecting the charging cables from the
battery.
•This battery charger contains parts such as switches, etc. that can cause sparks. Therefore,
when using the charger in a garage or similar, place it in a suitable housing.
•Place the battery charger on a solid base. Wheeled models must be installed in a vertical
position. Never use the battery charger in a car or under the hood.
•Place the battery charger so that it is always well ventilated. Never cover the charger!
•Follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions carefully before using the battery charger. To
ensure that the protection against indirect contacts is connected to a suitable grounded plug.
Repairs or maintenance from inside the battery charger can only be carried out by qualified
technicians. Only replace the power cord with an original part.
•Do not use the battery charger for batteries that cannot be recharged.
•Connect models supplied without plugs only to an outlet with the appropriate capacity for
the value of the fuse specified in the Technical Data Table.
•Attention: Only operate with residual current circuit breaker (FI)!
•Do not use power tools or machine tools in humid or wet environments. Ensure sufficient
lighting. Do not expose electrical tools to rain or high humidity. Do not switch on electrical
tools in an environment with flammable liquids or gases.
•Do not allow strangers to enter the machine.
•After removing the packaging, check that the machine and all its parts are in perfect
condition.
•Always disconnect the plug before adjusting or servicing the machine. Do not connect the
charger to the power supply until all adjustments have been made and the terminals
correctly connected.
•Unplug the power cord completely and lay it out so that the terminals cannot touch each
other.
•If necessary, extend the power cord with an extension cord, making sure that the cross-
section of the cord is the same as that of the power cord; do not use cables with a smaller
cross-section.
•The terminal clamps, the terminals and the upper surface of the battery must be kept clean;
if necessary, clean the battery terminals with a rotating brush; this allows good electrical
contact and better charging efficiency.
•Never reverse the polarity of the terminals: black (-) and red (+).
•The charging voltage of the battery charger must be equal to the nominal voltage indicated
