Product Manual

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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this hedge
trimmer battery pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
WARNING
WARNING
Alltoxic materialsmustbedisposedofinaspeciedmanner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centre,certiedfor
lithium-ion disposal.
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dis-
pose of it and replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Toavoidinjuryandriskofre,explosion,orelectricshock,andtoavoiddamagetotheenviron-
ment:
•Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
•DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components.
•DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack.
•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.
•DONOTplacethemwheretheywillbecomepartofanywastelandllormunicipalsolid
waste stream.
•Takethemtoacertiedrecyclingordisposalcentre.