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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
•
Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger
.
•
Always remove the
battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance on the
hedge trimmer
.
Cleaning
1. Wipe the outside of the hedge trimmer with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash with water
.
2. Scrape the guard to remove dried clippings and mud.
3. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out of the air vents. Keep them free of obstruction
.
Battery Pack
•
Store the ba
tt
ery pack fully charged.
•
Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery from the charger.
•
Do not store the battery pack on the tool.
•
After charging, the battery pack may be stored in the charger, as long as the charger is not plugged
in
.
Charger Maintenance
•
Keep the charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material to get into the recessed
cavity or onto the contacts
.
Wipe the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or water,
and do not place the charger in wet conditions.
•
Unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.
•
Fully charge the batteries before placing them in storage
.
•
Store the charger at normal room temperature. Do not store it in excessive heat. Do not use the
charger in direct sunlight. Recharge at room temperature between 45
°
F and 104
°
F (7°C and 40
°
C).
If the battery pack is hot, allow it to cool down before recharging.
