Maintenance, storage and
cleaning
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTROCU-
TION! Before cleaning, disconnect
the charger from the mains socket.
NOTE
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Before carrying out any work on the appli-
ances, ensure that the battery pack
been removed . This prevents the appliance
from being switched on unintentionally .
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The cordless appliances are maintenance-free .
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The appliances must always be clean, dry and
free from oil or grease .
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Never allow liquids to get into the appliances .
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Use a soft cloth to clean the housing . Never use
petrol, solvents or cleansers which can damage
plastic .
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Always ensure the appliances and attachments
are clean, free of dust and dry before storing .
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If you do not intend to use the appliances for a
longer time, remove the batteries and store them
in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight .
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If a lithium-ion battery is going to be stored for
an extended period, the charge level should be
checked regularly . The optimum charge level is
between 50% and 80% . The optimum storage
environment is cool and dry .
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Never try to repair damaged batteries . Batteries
should only be maintained by the manufacturer
or an approved customer service centre .
NOTE
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Replacement parts that are not listed (such as
batteries, chargers) can be ordered via our
Service Hotline .
PKA 20-Li B2
Disposal
has
be collected separately and recycled in an environ-
mentally compatible manner .
battery pack and/or the appliance to a nearby
collection facility .
Please contact your local authority or town council
for information about disposal options for used
power tools/battery packs .
components for disposal if necessary . The pack-
aging material is labelled with abbreviations (a)
and numbers (b) with the following meanings:
1–7: plastics, 20–22: paper and cardboard,
80–98: composites .
The packaging is made from environ-
mentally friendly material and can be
disposed of at your local recycling
centres .
Do not dispose of power tools
in the normal domestic waste!
European Directive 2012/19/EU
requires that worn-out power tools
Do not dispose of batteries in
your normal household waste!
Defective or worn-out rechargeable
batteries must be recycled according
to Directive 2006/66/EC . Take the
Dispose of the packaging in an
environmentally friendly manner .
Note the labelling on the packaging
and separate the packaging material
Your local community or municipal
authorities can provide information on
how to dispose of the worn-out product .
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