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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position, and pull out the
battery.
1. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should
any of the screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in
serious hazard.
2. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very "heart" of the power tool.
Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or
water.
3. Inspection of terminals (tool and battery)
Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not collected on the terminals.
On occasion check prior, during and after operation.
CAUTION
Remove any swarf or dust which may have collected on the terminals.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction.
4. Cleaning of the outside
When the cordless blower is stained, wipe with a soft dry cloth or a cloth moistened with
soapy water. Do not use chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for they melt plastics.
5. Disposal of the exhausted battery
WARNING
Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The battery may explode if it is
incinerated. The battery is recyclable. At the end of it’s useful life, under various
state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal
waste stream. Check with your local solid waste o
ffi
cials for details in your area for
recycling options or proper disposal.
6. Storage
Store the cordless blower and the battery in a place in which the temperature is less than
40°C and out of reach of children.
NOTE
Storing
Lithium
-
ion Batteries
Make sure the batteries have been fully charged before storing them.
Prolonged storage (3 months or more) of batteries with a low charge may result in
performance deterioration, signi
fi
cantly reducing battery usage time or rendering the
batteries incapable of holding a charge.
However,
signi
fi
cantly reduced battery usage time may be recovered by repeatedly
charging and using the batteries two to
fi
ve times.
If the battery usage time is extremely short despite repeated charging and use, consider
the batteries dead and purchase new batteries.
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