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Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
Allow at least 5-6 hours of charge time before initial use of the trimmer.
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120volts, 60Hz,
AC only
The battery charger should be operated in temperatures between 23 and
104 degrees F
The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place.
2 to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be required to achieve
maximum run time/capacity.
DO NOT attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no customer
serviceable parts inside. Return to any authorized Earthwise™ service center.
DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely damaged or
completely worn out. They can explode in a fire causing injury.
Use the battery charger indoors only.
Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to prevent
damage to the charger during a power surge.
Plug the charger into a standard household electrical outlet.
Place battery pack in charger. When properly connected, the red charger
indicator light (LED) will glow.
NOTE: The charger indicator light will glow red continuously while charging,
when fully charged the LED light will glow green.
RECHARGING
Recharge the battery as soon as the blowing power of your Cordless Blower
is no longer effective.
Avoid running the battery into full discharge (draining the battery completely).
Follow the procedure outlined.
Recharging the battery pack according to these instructions should ensure
maximum battery life.
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Remove the battery pack from the Cordless Blower, cover the terminals with heavy duty adhesive
tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any components.
This product contains Nickel-Cadmium batteries which must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of these batteries in the municipal solid waste or rural
trash pick up systems.
The RBRC seal on the Nickel-Cadmium battery pack indicates that the cost to recycle the battery pack at the end of its useful life has already been paid
by The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. It is illegal to place spent Ni-Cad batteries in the local municipal solid waste or in the
trash. RBRC in cooperation with The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company has provided an environmentally friendly and easy
way to recycle spent Ni-Cad batteries. Just contact an authorized Earthwise™ service center, your local recycling center or call 1.800.8.BATTERY for
information on where to drop off the spent battery.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
TO CHARGE
When fully charged, the battery can be safely stored in temperatures down
to -40 degrees F for a period of up to two weeks, before requiring charging.
Fully charge battery pack every 30 days.
If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down after a full 5-6
hour charging period, a replacement battery pack is needed.
To prevent permanent damage to the battery, never store in a discharged
condition.
WINTER STORAGE - Fully recharge for the 5-6 hours before storage and
then again every 30 days.
Since the battery will not develop a memory, it does not have to be fully
discharged before recharging.
A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under extreme
usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does not indicate a failure.
However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin.
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice of vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate
medical attention.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
Place the battery pack in your Cordless Blower. (see picture). Ensure the
latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and battery pack is
securely connected to the Cordless Blower..
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
Press both latches on side of battery pack to release battery from Cordless
Blower (see picture).
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