Echo ECPLB-58V Original Instructions Manual Download

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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY

WARNINGS

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of

re, personal injury, and product

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in

uid or allow a

uid to

ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive

uids, such

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a short
circuit.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

■

Stop the product, remove the battery pack, and allow it
to cool before storing or transporting.

■

Clean all foreign materials from the product. Store the
product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that
is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Do not store outdoors.

■

For transportation in vehicles, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury and poor performance, and may
void your warranty.

WARNING!

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a quali

ed service

technician. For service, bring the product to an
authorised service centre. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.

■

Do not make adjustments and repairs not described in
this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised
service agent.

■

After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.

■

Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to ensure that the product is in safe
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.

■

Bring the product to an authorised service centre to
replace damaged or unreadable labels.

BATTERIES

■

Battery packs, which have not been used for some time
should be recharged before use.

■

Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the
performance of the battery pack. Avoid extended
exposure to heat or sunshine (risk of overheating).

■

The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be
kept clean.

■

For an optimum lifetime, the battery packs have to be
fully charged after use.

■

To obtain the longest possible battery life, remove the
battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged.

For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

■

Store the battery pack where the temperature is below
27°C and away from moisture.

■

Store the battery pack in a 30% - 50% charged
condition.

■

Every six months of storage, charge the pack as
normal.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.

Transportation of those batteries has to be done in
accordance with local, national and international provisions
and regulations.

■

The user can transport the batteries by road without
further requirements.

■

Commercial transport of lithium-ion batteries by third
parties is subject to Dangerous Goods regulations.
Transport preparation and transport are exclusively
to be carried out by appropriately trained persons and
the process has to be accompanied by corresponding
experts.

When transporting batteries:

■

Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.

■

Ensure that the battery pack is secured against
movement within packaging.

■

Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.

Check with forwarding company for further advice.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the
operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

■

Injury caused by vibration

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Hold the product by designated handles and restrict
working time and exposure.