AEG GM18EX, Original Instructions Manual

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attention.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING!

To  reduce  the  risk  of  fire,  personal  injury,  and 

product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool, 

battery pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside them. 

Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial 

chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can 

cause a short circuit.

SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE

The cordless blower may be used as follows:

•  Blowing of dirt, dust and leaves.

Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.

BATTERIES

New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4 - 5 chargings 

and dischargings. 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 leak.

Check with forwarding company for further advice.

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 product automatically. To restart, 

switch the product off and then on again. If the product does not 

start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. In 

this case it must be recharged in the battery charger.

STORAGE

When not in use, store the product only in a dry place, out of reach 

of children.

MAINTENANCE

Check and empty the debris collector frequently.

Replace worn or damaged parts.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure the product is in safe 

working condition.

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.

Always wear goggles when using the machine.

Wear ear protectors.

Wear a suitable dust protection mask.

Beware of thrown or flying objects.

Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, 

at least 15m away from the operating area.

Do not expose to rain or damp condition.

Remove the battery pack before starting any work 

on the machine.

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.