WARNING:
To prevent serious injury, never perform
maintenance on the unit while it is running. Always remove
the battery to prevent the unit from starting accidentally.
Always allow the unit to cool before maintaining the unit.
Before maintaining the battery charger, always unplug it
from the power outlet.
MAINTAINING THE BATTERY CHARGER
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Keep the battery charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow
foreign material into the charging dock or onto the terminals (Fig.
12). Inspect the battery charger for foreign material before each use.
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Make sure the charger has not been shorted by debris. Inspect
the terminals for soot and signs of melting. Do not attempt to
use a shorted charger.
DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN-OUT BATTERIES
WARNING:
The following toxic and corrosive material is
used in this unit's battery:
LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
WARNING:
To prevent contamination of the environment,
contact your local waste disposal agency for specific
instructions before disposing of damaged or worn-out
lithium-ion batteries. Take batteries to a local recycling and/or
disposal center, certified for lithium-ion battery disposal.
WARNING:
Do not use broken or cracked batteries,
even if there isn't leakage. Replace damaged or worn-out
batteries with new batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REPAIR BATTERIES! Repair attempts may result in severe
personal injury, due to explosion or electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the environment:
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Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery
components. Do not open or mutilate the battery. If a leak
develops, released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do not get
the solution in your eyes or on your skin, and do not swallow it.
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Do not dispose of the battery in the regular household trash.
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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
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Do not dispose of the battery where it will become part of any
waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
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Cover the battery terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
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Dispose of the battery according to local, state and federal
regulations.
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Dispose of the battery promptly.
MAINTENANCE
Charging Dock
11
Terminals
Fig. 12