Maintenance - Poulan Pro PPB40HT Instruction Manual

CHARGING PROCEDURE
1. Plug the charger into an AC power
outlet.
2. Insert the battery pack (1) into the
charger (2).
3. This is a diagnostic charger. The
Charger LED Lights (3) will illuminate
in specific order to communicate the
current battery status. They are as
follows:
3
CHARGING PROCEDURE (LED INDICATOR)
BATTERY IS CHARGING:
FULLY CHARGED:
BATTERY IS TOO WARM OR TOO COLD:
(REMOVE FOR APPROX. 30
MINUTES TO ALLOW TO COOL)
NO BATTERY PRESENT
DEFECTIVE BATTERY:
(REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH
NEW BATTERY IF THIS OCCURS)
CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY
Press the Battery Capacity Indicator (BCI)
button. The lights will illuminate according to
the battery's current power level. See chart
below:
BCI
BUTTON

MAINTENANCE

1
2
RED RED
GREEN
RED
RED
ORANGE
RED OFF
RED
RED
BLINKING
LIGHT
METER
BATTERY
METER
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CHARGER MAINTENANCE
• Keep the charger clean and clear of
debris. Do not allow foreign material into
the recessed cavity or on the contacts.
Wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents,
water, or place 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 temperatures
between 32°F and 104°F (0-40°C). If
battery pack is hot, allow it to cool down
before recharging.
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.
• After charging, the battery pack may be
stored on the charger, as long as the
charger is not plugged in.
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.
CAUTION: Do not use strong solvents or
detergents on the plastic housing or plastic
components. Certain household cleaners
may cause damage and may also cause a
shock hazard.
WARNING:
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.
To avoid risk of fire,