Basic safety information

Knowledge of electrical engineering

Knowledge of electrical engineering is required for certain tasks. These tasks, which are identified by the “qualified electrician” symbol, must only be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Symbols used

People can be seriously injured or killed if work that requires knowledge of electrical engineering is carried out by electrical laypersons.

1. Arrange for work that requires knowledge of electrical engineering to be carried out only by a qualified electrician.
2. Pay attention to the symbol “Qualified electrician” in this document.

Do not use a damaged product

People can be seriously injured or killed if a damaged device is used.

1. Do not use a damaged product.
2. Mark a damaged product to ensure that no one uses it.
3. Arrange for a qualified electrician to rectify the damage without delay.
4. Take the product out of service if necessary.

Carry out maintenance properly

Improper maintenance can affect the safety of the product and cause accidents. This can seriously injure or kill people.

1. Carry out maintenance properly.

Maintenance

Pay attention to supervisory duties

Individuals who are not fully able to assess potential hazards as well as animals pose a danger to themselves and others.

1. Keep persons at risk away from the product, e.g. children.
2. Keep animals away from the product.

Proper use of charging cable

Improper handling of the charging cable can cause hazards such as electric shock, short circuit or fire.

1. Avoid loads and impacts.
2. Do not pull the charging cable over sharp edges.
3. Do not allow the charging cable to become knotted and avoid kinks.
4. Do not use adapter plugs or extension cables.
5. Unroll the charging cable completely when charging.
6. Do not expose the charging cable to tensile stress.
7. Pull the charging plug from the charging socket.
8. After using the charging cable, put the protective cap on the charging plug.