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 Stop the hedge trimmer.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
 Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.
CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
 Remove the battery pack.
 Slide the scabbard over the blade.
 Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer, using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTE:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by
certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
 Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth.
 Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum cleaner brush to clear dust or debris from the
blade on the motor housing.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The batteries used in this hedge trimmer's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material:
LITHIUM-ION.
WARNING : Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent
contamination of the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion
battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency for information and specific
instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center that is certified for disposal.
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, whether it leaks or not, do not recharge it and do not use it. Dispose of
it and replace it with a new battery pack.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to
avoid damage to the environment:
 Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
 Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the components of the battery pack.
 Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
 If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the solution in
the eyes or on the skin, and do not swallow it.
 Do not place batteries in regular household trash.
 DO NOT incinerate batteries.
 DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid
waste stream.
 Dispose of batteries at a certified recycling or disposal center.