MAINTENANCE
■ Always unplug the charger when the battery pack is not installed on the charger.
■ Give the batteries a full charge before placing in storage. Do not recharge a fully charged battery
pack. Overcharging shortens the battery life.
■ Recharge the battery pack whenever there is a noticeable reduction in the performance. Never let the
batteries become completely discharged.
■ Keep the charger stored in normal room temperature. Do not store it in excessive heat. Do not use in
direct sunlight.
■ Disconnect the charger from the AC power outlet when not in use and once battery has reached a full
charge.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this battery pack:
Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
WARNING
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent
contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out
Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency, or the local
Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions.
WARNING
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and
do not use. Dispose of it and replace with a new battery pack.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to the environment:
■ Cover the battery terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
■ DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components.
■ DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack.
■ If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in the
eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
■ DO NOT place these batteries in your regular household trash.
■ DO NOT incinerate.
■ DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
■ Take batteries to a certified recycling or disposal center.
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