Power smart DB2501, Instruction Manual

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Charger safety rules
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Charge the battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the string trimmer or
the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in
temperatures between 45° and 104°F. In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the charger
that is provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery.
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DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGE CORD. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the
charger from the outlet by pulling the charger cord.
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Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately.
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Keep the string trimmer and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves,etc.),
flames, and chemicals.
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Make sure the battery pack is secured in the charger before beginning operation.
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The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
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Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at
normal room temperature.
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When batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the
battery pack.
WARNING: When transporting or servicing unit, always remove the battery.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Lead from lead-based paints,
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
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Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
SERVICE
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Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance
performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.