Giant Model Year 2002 Bicycle User Manual


 
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Inspect the battery periodically for cracks, unusual residue, or other abnormal appearance. Do not use a
battery with cracks or breaks in the casing.
Do not attempt to use the Twist’s battery as a power supply for anything other than a Lafree Twist.
Always pull the charging cable gently. To remove a cable from a socket, pull the plug, don’t pull the
cable.
Use the genuine Lafree Twist charger to charge the battery.
Charger
DANGER:
Please note that improper handling poses a high risk of fatal accidents, serious injury or damage to the
product and property.
Do not short-circuit the charger’s plugs and sockets by using metallic objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the charger. There are no parts inside the charger that you can
service. If you suspect a problem, take the charger to your authorised Lafree dealer.
Do not use the charger to charge batteries other than genuine Lafree Twist batteries
(Ni-MH 24V/130Ah). Overheating, fire or electric shock may be the result.
Do not subject the charger to shocks, e.g. by dropping. Do not expose the charger to liquids.
Do not use a damaged charger or components (e.g. charger casing, cable, plug).
(Electric shock, short-circuit or fire may be the result).
Do not touch a plug with wet hands (electric shock may be the result).
Do not apply too much pressure to the cables or the plugs.
(e.g. squeezing the cable between a wall and a window frame, or placing heavy objects on the cable or
the plug: that may result in an electric shock or fire).
Keep the charger out of reach of children or pets (electric shock or injury may be the result).
Be sure that the plug is completely inserted into an electric point (if not, an electric shock and
overheating may be the result, possibly causing fire).
Do not use the charging plug and/or the plug for a power source when they are dusty.
Moisture absorbed by the dust may conduct electricity, causing fire.
Pull out the power source plug and clean it with a dry cloth.
Do not apply voltage other than the rated value to the charger. Do not use sockets, connectors and
other wiring devices with a power source other than standard AC 220~230 volts.
Overheating, fire or electric shock may be the result.
Do not touch the charger with the same part of your skin for a long time during charging.
Skin may burn, as the external temperature of the charger during charging may become 40°C - 60°C.
Do not place the charger in an unstable position.
Using the charger upside-down or stretching the cable tight may result in malfunction, fire or electric
shock.
Place the charger firmly on a flat surface.
Do not cover the charger or put things on it.
Overheating or fire may be the result.
5.4 Battery disposal: what to do with the battery when it’s useless
After some time, depending on the number the battery is charged and the way it is treated, your battery
reaches its end of life. At that moment, the battery loses its capacity very fast and cannot be recovered by
refresh-charging.
Regulations for battery disposal may differ from country to country.
The battery shall be disposed in a way friendly to our environment. So, don’t simply put it down the garbage,
but return it to your authorised Lafree dealer. He will take care of the disposal and can directly order a new
battery for you.