VonHaus 3500162 Battery and Charger Safety Instructions

General Instructions

Please read all instructions carefully before use and retain for future reference.

⚠️ Do not immerse in water.

⚠️ Remove battery from the appliance before cleaning, maintenance or after a thermal cut out event.

⚠️ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire or incinerator.

Product Disposal Information

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For electrical products sold within the European Community, at the end of the electrical product's useful life, it should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Contact your local authority for details of collection schemes in your area.

In all circumstances:

• Do not dispose of in domestic waste.
• Do not incinerate.
• Do not abandon in the environment.
• Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste.

[recycle] Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority for recycling advice.

Battery Warnings

[warning] The use, and particularly abuse of portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries may result in the creation of hazards and may cause harm.

• Do not dismantle, open or shred secondary cells or batteries.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• [important] The battery pack is not fully charged out of the box.
• Secondary cells and batteries need to be charged before use, always refer to the cell or battery manufacturer's instructions and use the correct charging procedure.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use the appliance/power tool/machines only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• First read the safety instructions and then follow the charging notes and procedures.
• Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
• Protect the battery and charger against water and moisture. Always keep cells and batteries clean and dry.
• Wipe the cell or battery terminals with a clean dry cloth if they become dirty.
• Protect the battery from heat and fire. Place the charger in a position away from any heat source and avoid storage in direct sunlight.
• Do not maintain secondary cells and batteries on charge when not in use.
• After extended periods of storage, it may be necessary to charge and discharge the cells or batteries several times to obtain maximum performance.
• Do not short-circuit a cell or battery.
• Do not store cells or batteries haphazardly in a box or drawer where they may short-circuit each other or be short-circuited by conductive materials. When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects such as paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Short-circuiting the battery terminals together may result in burns or a fire.
• Do not expose cells or batteries to mechanical shock.
• Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason or if the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, immediately discontinue use and do not recharge.
• When possible, remove the battery from the appliance/power tool/machine when not in use.
• Do not leave a battery on prolonged charge when not in use or stored for extended periods of time as this may cause damage to the battery.
• To facilitate cooling of the battery pack after use, avoid placing the charger or battery pack in a warm environment such as a metal shed or an uninsulated trailer.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from the outlet before attempting any cleaning. Removing the battery pack will not reduce this risk.
• In the event of a cell leaking, do not allow the liquid to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact has been made, wash the affected area with copious amounts of water and seek medical advice.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery has been swallowed.
• Always observe the polarity marks (+) and (-) on the cell, battery and equipment and ensure correct use.
• Retain the original cell and battery literature for future reference.
• When disposing of secondary cells or batteries, keep cells or batteries of different electrochemical systems separate from each other.
• Do not use any cell or battery which is not designed for use with the equipment.
• Do not mix any cells of different manufacturers, capacity, size or type within a device.
• Always purchase the battery recommended by the device manufacturer for the equipment.

Charger Safety Information

• This appliance should not be used by children and/or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge. Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Do not place any object on top of the charger or place the charger on a soft surface that may result in excessive internal heat.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the charger. Take it to an electrician or tool repairer when service or repair is required.
• Appliances/power tools/machines with Lithium-ion batteries shall only be charged with the specifically designed Lithium-ion battery charger purchased with this tool. Do not attempt to charge the battery with any charger other than the one supplied as this is potentially dangerous.
• Before using the charger, read all instructions, labels and cautionary markings on the charger.
• The charger is not intended to be used for any purpose other than charging the battery pack for this tool. Any other use may result in risk of fire or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to use the charger on any other voltage or rating than those stated on the rating plate.
• Do not use the charger for any purpose other than that for which it is intended.
• Do not use the charger to charge any device other than the appliance/power tool/machine it was sold with.
• Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. The use of an improper extension cord could result in fire or electric shock.
• Never attempt to connect two chargers together.
• Use the battery charger indoors only.
• Make sure that the charger cable is positioned where it will not be stepped on, tripped over or otherwise subject to damage or stress. Keep the cord away from operating appliance/power tool/machine.
• Do not operate the charger in a cabinet or other enclosure unless ventilation is adequate.
• Do not place any object onto the charger or allow any object to rest on the charger.
• Never place the appliance/power tool/machine or charger near or over a heat source such as radiator or heater.
• ⚠️ Never charge your Lithium-ion battery below or above temperatures recommended as this may result in fire or permanent damage to the battery. The most suitable temperatures to charge the battery are between 20°C/68°F and 25°C/77°F.
• ⚠️ Do not allow water or any other liquid to come into contact with the charger as this may result in electric shock. Do not position the tool or battery charger near water. Take care not to spill liquid of any kind on the tool or charger.
• ❗ Do not use the charger if it has been subjected to a heavy knock, dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take the charger to an authorised service centre for it to be checked and repaired.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the charger by opening or removing covers.
• To reduce risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnecting the charger.

Technical Specifications

Charger Operation and Indicator Lights

Diagram showing a battery charging indicator with three levels: 0%, 50%, and 100%.

Inset shows a close-up of the charger with three indicator lights.

When the charger is plugged into the battery, if the charger light does not turn red, the battery is cooling. Please allow cooling for 30 minutes.

If the battery does not charge after 30 minutes of cooling, please contact customer service.

Customer Service, Warranty, and Copyright

[information] For further assistance with your purchase, you can contact us at:

• hello@domu.co.uk (UK/EU)
• usasupport@domubrands.com (US)

VonHaus is a registered trademark of DOMU Brands Ltd. Made in China for DOMU Brands. M24 2RW.

[information] To register your product and find out if you qualify for a free extended warranty please go to www.vonhaus.com/warranty. Please retain a proof of purchase receipt or statement as proof of the purchase date.

[information] The warranty only applies if the product is used solely in the manner indicated in the warnings page of this manual, and all other instructions have been followed accurately. Any abuse of the product or the manner in which it is used will invalidate the warranty. Returned goods will not be accepted unless re-packaged in its original packaging and accompanied by a relevant and completed returns form. This does not affect your statutory rights. No rights are given under this warranty to a person acquiring the appliance second-hand or for commercial or communal use.

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