Operating Guide
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The batteries used in this chainsaw's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive mate-
rial: LITHIUM-ION.
WARNING
Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specic manner in order to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact your
local waste disposal agency or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and
specic instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center that is certied for
disposal. If the battery pack cracks or breaks, whether it leaks or nort, do not recharge it and do not
use it. Dispose of it and replace it with a new battery pack.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Follow these instructions 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 components of the battery pack.
• Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the
solution in the eyes or on the skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not place batteries in regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate batteries.
• DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landll or municipal solid
waste stream.
• Dispose of batteries at a certied recycling or disposal center.