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MAINTENANCE
W A R N I N G
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.
• Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance
on the hedge trimmer.
Cleaning
• Wipe the outside of the hedge trimmer with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash with
water.
• Scrape the guard to remove dried clippings and mud.
• Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out of the air vents. Keep them free of obstruction.
Battery Pack
• Store the battery pack fully charged.
• Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery from the charger.
• Do not store the battery pack on the tool.
• After charging, the battery pack may be stored in the charger, as long as the charger is not
plugged in.
Charger Maintenance
• Keep the charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material to get into the recessed
cavity or onto the contacts. Wipe the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or water,
and do not place the charger in wet conditions.
• Unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.
• Fully charge the batteries before placing them in storage.
• Store the charger at normal room temperaturDo not store it in excessive heat. Do not use the
charger in direct sunlight. Recharge at room temperature between 43˚F and 104˚F (6˚C and
40˚C). If the battery pack is hot, allow it to cool down before recharging.
