20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery and Charger
► Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to the charger,
@ 20.3.
► When transporting the charger in a vehicle, secure and
position the charger to prevent turnover, impact and
damage.
20 Storing the Garden Shears, Battery
and Charger
20.1 Garden Shears
WARNING
Store the garden shears indoors in a dry, secure place that
is inaccessible to children and other unauthorized users,
@ 9. Never store the battery in the garden shears or
charger. Improper storage can result in unauthorized use
and damage to the garden shears, @ 9.
When storing the garden shears:
► Clean the garden shears, @ 21.1.
► Clean the cutting blades, @ 21.2.
► Store the garden shears indoors in a dry and secure
location, out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.
20.2 Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, never store the battery in
a metal container or near metal objects, @ 7. If the battery
is damp or wet, allow it to dry thoroughly before storing,
@ 7.
WARNING
Extreme temperatures can damage the battery and may also
cause the battery to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or
explode, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury or
property damage. Never use or store the battery at ambient
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temperatures below - 4 °F (- 20 °C) or above 122 °F (50 °C),
@ 7. Never store the battery in direct sunlight or inside a
vehicle in hot weather, @ 7.
To properly store the battery:
► Take the battery out of the garden shears or the charger.
► Make sure the battery is dry and store it indoors in a dry
and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
► Protect the battery against dampness and corrosive
agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
► Protect the battery from exposure to conductive liquids
such as salt water.
► For maximum battery life, store the battery at an ambient
temperature between 50 °F and 68 °F (10 °C and 20 °C)
with a charge between 40 % and 60 % (2 green LEDs).
► Do not leave spare batteries unused. Use them in rotation.
20.3 Charger
To properly store the charger:
► Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet.
► Remove the battery from the charger.
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► Wrap the power supply cord and attach it to the charger.
► Store the charger indoors in a dry and secure location.
► Keep it out of the reach of children and other unauthorized
persons.
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