Important Safety Instructions; Safety Notes And Precautions; Symbols On The Product - GreenWorks BAB740 Operator's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this
battery, it is crucially important that you read and
understand the instructions given in this manual.
To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and
danger of electric shock or electrocution:
• If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO
NOT insert into the charger. Replace with a new
battery pack.
• Charge the battery pack only with the recommended
charger.
• Use only with Greenworks series charger.
• DO NOT try to short circuit any terminals of battery
pack.
If the battery fluid gets in your eyes, flush
immediately with clean water for at least 15 minutes.
Get immediate medical attention. Do not expose
the battery pack to rain or 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 place the battery pack in the sun or
in a warm environment. Keep at normal room
temperature.
• Store in shady, cool and dry environments. If battery
has not been charged for an extended period of
time, charge for at least two (2) hours every two (2)
months.
• 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 liquid.
• If leakage gets in your eyes, follow instructions
above and seek medical attention.
• Please check prior use, if output voltage and current
of the battery charger is suitable for the battery
pack.
• Use protective packaging when transporting battery
pack.
• Handle with care.
• Keep away from humidity and fire.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
appliance accidentally.
WARNING
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• Recharge only with the chargers specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a rise of fire when used
with another battery pack.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
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SAFETY NOTES AND PRECAUTIONS

• Do not disassemble the battery.
• Keep away from children.
• Do not expose battery to water or salt.
• Battery should be stored in cool, dry location.
• Do not place the battery in high-temperature
locations, such as near a fire, heater, etc.
• Do not reverse the positive terminal and the
negative terminal of the battery.
• 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.
• Do not knock, strike or step on the battery.
• Do not solder directly onto the battery or pierce the
battery with nails or other sharp tools.
• In the event that the battery leaks and the fluid gets
into one's eye, do not rub the eye. Rinse thoroughly
with water for at least 15 minutes.
• Immediately discontinue use of the battery if, while
using, the battery emits an unusual smell, feels
hot, changes color, changes shape, or appears
abnormal in any other way.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you
to operate the tool better and safer.
Symbol
V
W
4
Explanation
Voltage
Power
Direct current
Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions.
Precautions that involve your safety.