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CAUTION
WARNING
ENVIRONMENTALLY-SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
WARNING
WARNING
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.
• Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance on the hedge trimmer.
Cleaning
1. Wipe the outside of the hedge trimmer with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash with water.
2. Scrape the guard to remove dried clippings and mud.
3. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out of the air vents. Keep them free of obstruction.
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Certain household cleaners
may cause damage and may also cause a shock hazard.
Lubrication
No lubrication is needed.
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this hedge trimmer battery pack:
LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before
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
certified for
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dispose of it and
new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT! To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion,
damage to the environment:
• Cover the battery's 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 your eyes or
not swallow it.
• DO NOT place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.
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