Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal; Troubleshooting - Poulan Pro PPB40PS Instruction Manual

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

The following toxic and corrosive materials
are in the batteries used in this blower battery
pack: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.
WARNING: All toxic materials must be
disposed of in a specified 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 specific
instructions. Take the batteries to a local
recycling and/or disposal center, certified for
lithium-ion disposal.
WARNING: If the battery pack cracks or
breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge
it and do not use. Properly dispose of it
replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of
the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.
PROBLEM
Bar and chain running hot
and smoking.
Motor runs, but chain is not
rotating.

TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSE
Check chain tension. Possible
over-tensioning
Chain oil tank empty.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar and chain
assembly.
Check guide bar and chain
for damage.
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To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or
electric shock, 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 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 landfill or
municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or
disposal center.
SOLUTION
Tension chain. Refer back to the Chain
Tension section.
Check oil tank. Refill if empty.
Re-tension chain. Refer back to Chain
Tension section.
Refer back to Replacing the Bar and
Chain section.
Inspect guide bar and chain for
damage.