Poulan Pro PPB40AB Instruction Manual page 6

BATTERY AND CHARGER
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The
cell may explode. Check with local codes for
possible special disposal instructions.
DANGER:
risk of fire, explosion and danger of electric
shock or electrocution:
• DO NOT charge the unit outdoors.
• DO NOT probe the charger with conductive
materials. The charging terminals hold
120V.
• If the battery pack case is cracked or
damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger.
Replace the battery pack.
• DO NOT charge these battery packs with
any other type of charger.
• DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger.
• DO NOT try to use the charger for any
other purpose than what is presented in
this manual.
WARNING:
battery pack in rain or in wet conditions. Do
not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger
in water or other liquid.
• Do not allow the battery pack or charger
to overheat. If they are warm, allow them
to cool down. Recharge only at room
temperature.
• Do not cover the ventilation slots on top of
the charger. Do not set the charger on a
soft surface. Keep the ventilation slots of
the charger clear.
• Do not allow small metal items or material
such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other
foreign particles into the charger cavity.
• Unplug the charger before cleaning and
when there is no battery pack in the cavity.
• Do not place the battery charger or the
battery pack in the sun or in a warm
environment. Keep at normal room
temperature.
• Do not try to connect two chargers
together.
• The battery pack cells may develop a small
leak under extreme usage or temperature
conditions. If the outer seal is broken and
the leakage gets on your skin:
-Use soap and water to wash immediately
-Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or
other mild acid.
• If battery fluids gets in your eyes, flush
immediately with water for at least 15
minutes. Get immediate medical attention.
SAFETY RULES
To avoid serious injury,
Do not charge the
WARNING:
UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure
to follow safety rules listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or personal injury.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tool. Never pull on the
cord to remove plug from the outlet. Keep
cords away from heat, oil, sharp edges,
or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. They may create a fire. Do
not use if damaged.
• Do not place the charger where the power
cord might be stepped on, tripped on, or
subjected to damage.
• A battery-operated tool with integral
batteries or a separate battery pack must
be recharged only with the specified
charger for the battery. A charger that may
be suitable for one type of battery may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery.
• Use a battery-operated tool only with the
specifically designated battery pack. Use
of any other batteries may create a risk of
fire.
BATTERY USE AND CARE
• Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
• Use blower only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other
small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
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