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13
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
See Figure 7.
Remove the four screws securing motor housing cover,
then remove cover.
Lift batteries from motor housing enough to expose leads
and battery terminals.
Disconnect the red lead from the battery by pulling apart
as shown.
Disconnect the black lead from the battery by pulling
apart as shown.
NOTE:
Be careful not to break battery leads when
disconnecting them.
Remove the battery for disposal.
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of
batteries properly.
This product contains lithium-ion
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of batteries in
ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling
and/or disposal options.
BATTERY
BATTERY
LEAD
MOTOR
HOUSING
SCREW(S)
BATTERY
TERMINAL
BATTERY
TERMINAL
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble battery pack or remove any of its compo-
nents. Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled or disposed
of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal
objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result.
Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
Li - Ion
Fig. 7
MAINTENANCE