Use and Care Manual

WARNING

Toavoidriskofre,electricshock,orelectrocution:

•Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.

•Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any

maintenance on the hedge trimmer.

Cleaning

1. Wipe the outside of the hedge trimmer with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash

with water.

2. Scrape the guard to remove dry clippings and mud.

3. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out of the air vents. Keep them free of

obstruction.

Battery Pack

•Storethebatterypackfullycharged.

•Oncethecharginglight turnsgreen,removethebatteryfromthechargeranddisconnectthe

charger from the outlet.

•Donotstorethebatterypackonthetool.

•Aftercharging,thebatterypackmaybestoredinthecharger,aslongasthechargerisnot

plugged in.

Charger Maintenance

•Keepthechargercleanandclearofdebris.Donotallowforeignmaterialtogetintothere-

cessed cavity or onto the contacts. Wipe the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents

or water, and do not place the charger in wet conditions.

•Unplugthechargerwhenthereisnobatterypackinit.

•Fullychargethebatteriesbeforeplacingtheminstorage.

•Storethechargerat normalroomtemperature.Donotstoreitinexcessiveheat.Donotuse

the charger in direct sunlight. Recharge at room temperature between 45˚Fand104˚F(7˚Cand

40˚C).Ifthebatterypackishot,allowittocooldownbeforerecharging.

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