Manual

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
Li-Ion
The batteries used in this pole saw's battery pack contain the following toxic and
corrosive mate- rial: LITHIUM-ION.
WARNING
Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specific 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 specic instructions. Take the batteries to a local
recycling and/or disposal center that is certied 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 landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
• Dispose of batteries at a certied recycling or disposal center.