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people with reduced physical,
sensory or mental skills or a lack
of experience or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised
and have been instructed on how
to use the garment safely, and are
fully aware of the consequent
risks of use.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the garment.
Intended use
The TJ 10.8/18.0 heated jacket is intended
– for commercial use in industry and trade,
– to keep the body warm in cold
environments,
– for use with FLEX AP 10.8/18.0 type
batteries in conjunction with the PS 10.8/
18.0 battery adapter (read and adhere to
the operating manuals for the batteries
and the battery adapter).
Safety instructions for heated
jackets
If whilst using the garment you suffer the
symptoms listed below, take the garment
off immediately and consult a doctor.
Otherwise there is a risk of heat exhaustion
or heat stroke.
First signs:
– Any discomfort; excessive sweating;
neck pain; nausea; dizziness or
drowsiness
Symptoms of heat exhaustion/heat
stroke:
– Nausea and vomiting; throbbing
headache; dizziness and drowsiness;
absence of perspiration; red, hot and
dry skin; muscle weakness or seizures;
rapid heartbeat; quick, shallow
breathing; behaviour changes such as
confusion, disorientation or staggering;
unconsciousness
Do not wear the garment during
pregnancy. Ask your doctor whether you
can use this heated garment.
Do not use the garment if you suffer from
conditions which make you susceptible to
overheating, or if your body contains a
medical implant. Ask your doctor and/or
the manufacturer of the medical implant
whether you can use this heated garment.
Switch the garment’s heating off when you
are moving in a warm environment. There
is a danger of heat stroke.
Never use the heated jacket with a wet
inside lining.
Never wear the heated jacket against
bare skin. It is recommended that heating
elements do not touch bare skin.
Do not use the garment to keep the
following persons warm: infants, helpless,
sleeping or unconscious persons, or
persons with circulatory disorders.
The wearer must be able to immediately
sense the temperature of the garment and
his/her own wellbeing in order to prevent
overheating.
The garment is not intended for use in
hospitals.
Protect the garment against heat when the
battery is inserted, e.g. also against
continuous sunlight, fire, water, and
moisture. There is a danger of explosion.
Do not stick any needles or other pointed
objects into the garment. A damaged
heating element or a damaged connector
plug cable causes the garment to
malfunction and increases the risk of
electric shock or fire.
Do not misuse the connector plug cable for
anything other than its intended purpose,
e.g. for carrying or pulling the garment or
for unplugging the battery. Keep the cable
away from oil, sharp objects or moving
components. Do not kink the cable.
A damaged heating element or a damaged
connector plug cable causes the garment
to malfunction and increases the risk of
electric shock or fire.
The garment is not waterproof. Intrusion of
water increases the risk of electric shock.
If the garment does get wet, immediately
unplug the battery and remove it from the
battery adapter.
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