Battery Safety - Oregon ST275 GSL Manual De Instrucciones

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 TRIMMER/EDGER
Prepare the trimmer/edger as described in
"Storage, Transporting and Disposal" before
shipping
TRANSPORTING THE BATTERY PACK
Observe national regulations when shipping
lithium ion batteries Special package labelling
may be required
TRIMMER/EDGER AND
CHARGER DISPOSAL
The Oregon® product is designed and
manufactured with high quality materials
and components which can be recycled and
reused Please dispose of this equipment in
an environmentally correct manner at a local
community waste collection/recycling center
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
Trimmer/Edger Model ST275-GSL
Important Safety Instructions

Battery Safety

WARNING: Improper battery care
can cause the battery to leak hazardous
chemicals, overheat, emit smoke, burst,
flare, explode, and/or ignite. Follow these
safety rules.
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.
IMPORTANT: Exposure to excessive heat
can cause a loss in performance and/or
service life. Do not expose battery pack to
excessive heat, such as the interior of a
vehicle in hot weather.
• Do not attempt to recharge 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
• Do not incinerate the battery pack or expose
to excessive heat This can melt insulation or
damage safety features
• Do not use, charge, or store near heat higher
than 176°F (80°C) This can cause overheating
and internal short-circuiting
• Do not expose to extremely wet conditions
This can damage safety features, cause
extremely high current and voltage charging,
and lead to abnormal chemical reactions
• Use only the charger specifically designed
for the battery pack, and follow the safety
precautions described in "Charger Safety"
Using another charger can damage safety
features, cause extremely high current and
voltage charging, and lead to abnormal
chemical reactions
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