CARE AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING
In order to avoid personal injury and the risk of fire and electric shock, remove the battery before
adjusting, inspecting, or cleaning the battery.
Cleaning
1. Remove the battery
• Brush or blow dust and debris out of the air vents using compressed air or a vacuum. Keep the air
vents free of obstructions, sawdust, and wood chips. Do not spray, wash, or immerse the air vents in
water.
• Wipe off the housing and the plastic components using a dry soft cloth. Do not use strong solvents
or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Certain household cleaners may cause
damage and may cause a shock hazard.
2. Battery
• Fully charge the battery.
• Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery from the charger and disconnect the charger
from the outlet.
• After charging, the battery may be stored in the charger as long as the charger is not plugged in.
CAUTION
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.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
WARNING
• All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out lithium-ion batteries, contact your local waste
disposal agency or the local Environment Protection Agency for information and specific instructions.
Take batteries ready for disposal to a Lowe's Recycling Center or a local recycling and/or disposal
center, certified for lithium-ion disposal.
• If the battery cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dispose of it
and replace with a new battery. Do not attempt to repair it! To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion,
or electric shock, and to avoid 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 components.
• Do not attempt to open the battery.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the solution in the
eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• Do not incinerate and do not place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
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