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CHARGER MAINTENANCE
Keep the charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material to get into the recessed cavity or
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onto the contacts. Wipe the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or water, and do not place
the charger in wet conditions.
Unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.
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Fully charge the batteries before placing them in storage.
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Store the charger at normal room temperature. Do not store it in excessive heat. Do not use the charger in
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direct sunlight. Recharge at room temperature between 45˚F and 104˚F. If the battery pack is hot, allow it
to cool down before recharging.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The batteries used in this string trimmer's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material:
LITHIUM-ION.
WARNING:
Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your
local waste disposal agency for information and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling
and/or disposal center that is certified for disposal.
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, whether it leaks or not, do not recharge it and do not use it. Dispose of it
and replace it with a new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid
damage to the environment:
Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
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Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the components of the battery pack.
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Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
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If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the solution in the
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eyes or on the skin, and do not swallow it.
Do not place batteries in regular household trash.
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DO NOT incinerate batteries.
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DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste
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stream.
Dispose of batteries at a certified recycling or disposal center.
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