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process or those that exhibit other atypical
symptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking, etc.)
12. Never fully discharge the battery pack
(maximum recommended depth of discharge
is 80%) A complete discharge of the battery
pack will lead to premature aging of the
battery cells.
PROTECTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
INFLUENCES
1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety
goggles.
2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery
charger from moisture and rain. Moisture and
rain can cause dangerous cell damage.
3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery
4. Use the battery charger and cordless tools
only in dry conditions and at an ambient
temperature of 50
o
F - 104
o
F (10
o
C - 40
o
C).
5. Do not keep the battery charger in places
where the temperature may reach over
105
o
F (40.5
o
C). In particular, do not leave the
battery charger in a car that is parked in the
sunshine.
6. Protect batteries from overheating. Overloads,
overcharging and exposure to direct sunlight
will result in overheating and cell damage.
Never charge or work with batteries that have
been overheated – replace them immediately,
if possible.
7. Store the charger and your cordless tool only
in dry locations with an ambient temperature
of 50
o
F to 104
o
F (10
o
C to 40
o
C).Store your
lithium-ion battery pack in a cool, dry place at
a temperature of 50
o
F to 68
o
F (10
o
C to 20
o
C).
Protect the battery pack, charger and cordless
tool from humidity and direct sunlight. Only
place fully charged batteries in storage.
8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from
freezing. Battery packs that were stored
below 32
o
F (0
o
C) for more than 60 minutes
must be discarded.
9. When handling batteries, be wary of
electrostatic charge. Electrostatic discharges
can damage the electronic protection system
and the battery cells. Avoid electrostatic
charging and never touch the battery poles.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALK-BEHIND
SNOW BLOWERS
• Read the operator’s manual carefully –
Learn your snow blower’s applications and
hazards related to this machine. Do not use
this machine for any purpose other than
the one for which it was designed. Failure
to adhere to these precautions may cause
mechanical defaults, serious damage, or
personal injury.
• Preliminary unit inspection – Thoroughly
inspect the unit before use. Make sure all
the parts are secure and installed correctly. If
you notice any abnormalities, do not use the
machine until it has been properly repaired.
use the snow blower or after replacing parts
to ensure that the unit is functioning properly.
• Preliminary area inspection – Clear the area
to be plowed before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails,
wire, or string, which can be thrown by or
become entangled in the snow blower. Keep
the area of operation clear of all people,
children, and pets.
• Excessive force – The snow blower was
designed to respond at a certain rate for
various snow conditions for optimal safety and
performance. Do not force it; keep the applied
pressure constant throughout its operation.
• Malfunctioning switch – Do not use the snow
blower if the switch does not turn it on and
off. Any tool that cannot be controlled by
the switch is not safe to use and must be
repaired.
• Hitting an object – If the snow blower
snow blower and remove the battery; next,
any damaged part before restarting and
operating the snow blower.
• Discharge chute safety – Never direct the
snow discharge chute at the operator, at
bystanders, at vehicles, or at windows. The
discharged snow, which may contain foreign
objects accidentally picked up by the snow
blower, can cause serious damage and
personal injury. Do not use your hands to
unclog the discharge chute. Stop the motor
before removing debris.
