SAFETY RULES
• To prolong battery life, never store
battery pack in a completely discharged
condition (with no indicator lights lit)
(Fig . 2) .
FIG. 2
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 -20°C
and 30°C (-4°F to 86°F) .
STORING 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 BLOWER
• Remove battery pack from the blower .
• Tools can shift during transport . Ensure
the tool is secure and cannot fall or
move into contact with people or
property .
TRANSPORTING THE BATTERY PACK
Observe respective local and national
regulations when shipping lithium ion
batteries . Compulsory labeling may be
required .
BLOWER AND CHARGER DISPOSAL
The OREGON® product is designed
and manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can
be recycled and reused . Upon product
end-of-life, and according to Directive
2002/95/EC, the electrical appliance
should be disposed of separately from
household waste . In the European Union
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OREGON® Cordless Tool System
BLOWER MODEL BL300
there are separate collection systems for
used electrical and electronic products .
Please dispose of this equipment in an
environmentally correct manner at a local
community waste collection/recycling
centre .
BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of battery pack in normal
household waste . Do not incinerate
battery pack . Local waste management
and recycling agencies have information
on proper disposal or recycling according
to environmental regulations .
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
AUTHORISED 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 .
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