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• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery packs or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery packs (as applicable) except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.
Service
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WARNING!
D
O NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL IN
VACUUM/MULCHER MODE WITH COLLECTION BAG
REMOVED. Serious injury from the fan or flying debris
could result.
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WARNING!
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WITH
VACUUM/BLOWER TUBE REMOVED. Serious injury from the
fan or flying debris could result.
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WARNING!
Electric shock could occur if used on wet
surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
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WARNING!
Always wear eye protection to prevent
rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into the eyes
or face which can result in blindness or other serious injury.
Battery & Charger
Safety Instructions
NOTE: This unit is a core tool. The battery and the charger are
not included. They must be purchased separately.
Model 24V-X2-BVM143-CT is compatible with the iON+
24V System batteries and chargers. See page 16 for more
information.
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery
pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe,
durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded.
This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the
best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be
exercised when handling batteries. The following points must
be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling
of the battery packs can cause cell damage.
IMPORTANT!
Analyses confirm that incorrect use and poor
care of high-performance batteries are the main factors
responsible for personal and/or product damage.
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WARNING!
Use only approved replacement batteries;
other batteries may damage the cordless blower vac and
cause it to malfunction, which can lead to personal injury.
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WARNING!
Do not modify or attempt to repair the
appliance or the battery packs except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.
Have your battery packs serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the battery packs is maintained.
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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of injury, charge the 24V
iON+ lithium-ion battery packs only in its designated 24V iON+
lithium-ion charger. Other types of chargers present risk of fire,
personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery pack to a
power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Such misuse will
permanently disable or damage the battery pack.
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Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the
battery packs in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the battery packs or charger in the presence of
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable
materials) because sparks may be generated when
inserting or removing the battery pack, which could lead
to a fire.
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Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper
ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open flames near a
charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode.
NOTE: The safe temperature range for the batteries is
41°F – 105ºF (5°C – 40.5°C). Do not charge the batteries
outside in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature.
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Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger,
pull the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce
the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never
carry the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord to
disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will
not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage
or stress when the charger is in use. Do not use the
charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace a damaged
charger immediately.
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Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly
wired extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a
properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the
female plug matching the male plug on the charger. Make
sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
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Check the rated input for the charger before using –
The charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle.
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Use only recommended attachments – Use of an
attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.