Earth Wise CPS40108 Operator's Manual page 8

The 18 volt battery supplied is sealed, maintenance free and
spill free.
Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
Allow at least 5-6 hours of charge time before initial use of
the pole saw.
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.
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, then when fully charged will glow green.
Battery Pack
RECHARGING
Recharge the battery as soon as the cutting power of your
cordless pole saw 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 pole saw. 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 ordinary trash.
The RBRC seal on the nickel-cadmium battery pack indicates that the costs 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
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
Charger
Charge Indicator
Light(LED)
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 3-4 months.
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 pole saw (see picture). Ensure
the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and
battery pack is securely connected to pole saw.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
Press both latches on side of battery pack to release battery
from pole saw (see picture).
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