W A R N I N g
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
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Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger.
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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. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out of the air vents. Keep them free of
obstruction.
Battery Pack
• Store the battery pack fully charged.
• Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery from the charger and disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
• 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 re
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cessed 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.
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MAINTENANCE
