STORING THE BATTERY PACK
When storing the battery pack longer than nine
months, follow these guidelines:
• Remove the battery pack from the hedge
trimmer or charger
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Keep out of reach of children or pets
• To prolong battery life, never store battery
pack in a completely discharged condition
(Fig 5)
FIG. 5
INDICATOR LIGHTS
• For maximum battery life, make sure the
battery pack is charged once per year or when
the LED indicator shows only one light
• Store at a temperature between -4°F to 86°F
(-20°C and 30°C)
STORING THE CHARGER
• Remove battery pack from the charger
• Disconnect charger from power source
• Store in a dry place
• Keep out of reach of children or pets
See "Maintenance and Cleaning" for more
information
TRANSPORTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Prepare the hedge trimmer as described in
"Storing the Hedge Trimmer" before shipping
TRANSPORTING THE BATTERY PACK
Observe national regulations when shipping
lithium ion batteries Special package labeling
may be required
Hedge Trimmer Model HT275
Important Safety Instructions
BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of battery pack in household
garbage or incinerate Local waste
management and recycling agencies have
information on proper recycling or disposal
instructions Battery packs can be collected in
the United States or Canada through
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
Oregon® has already paid the costs involved to
recycle battery packs Return end of life battery
packs to participating retailer or recycling
center Return locations and more information
can be found at www call2recycle org or
1-800-8BATTERY
Battery Safety
DANGER: Failure to follow these
safety rules can cause the battery pack
to leak hazardous chemicals, overheat,
emit smoke, burst, flare, explode, and/or
ignite.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of the
battery pack in the household waste or
fire. Lithium ion battery packs should be
recycled by a local authorized recycler.
CAUTION: Do not expose battery pack
to excessive heat, such as the interior of
a vehicle in hot weather. Such exposure
can cause a loss in performance and/or
service life. Do not attempt to re-charge a
non-rechargeable battery pack.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery
pack This can damage safety features
• Do not connect the positive (+) and negative
(-) terminals with metal objects or store the
battery pack with metal objects such as coins
or screws This can cause short-circuiting and
generate enough heat to cause burns
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