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7. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries.
Exhaustive discharge will damage the battery cells.
The most common cause of exhaustive discharge
is lengthy storage or non-use of partially discharged
batteries. Stop working as soon as the performance of
the batteries falls noticeably or the electronic protection
system triggers. Place the battery packs in long-term
storage only after they have been fully charged.
8. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads.
Overloads will quickly result in overheating and cell
damage inside the battery housing even if this overheating
is not apparent externally.
9. Avoid damage and shocks. Immediately replace batteries
that have been dropped from a height of more than one
meter or those that have been exposed to violent shocks,
even if the housing of the battery packs appear to be
undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery may have
suffered serious damage. In such instances, please read
the waste disposal information for proper battery disposal.
10.
If the battery packs suffer overloading and overheating,
the integrated protective cutoff will switch off the
equipment for safety reasons. If this situation happens,
stop the tool and let the batteries cool down for a few
minutes before restarting.
11. Use only original battery packs. The use of other batteries
poses a fire risk and may result in injuries or an explosion.
Information about the charger and the
charging process
1. Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the
battery charger. Be sure to connect the battery charger
to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating
plate. Never connect it to a different mains voltage.
2. Protect the battery charger and its cord from damage.
Keep the charger and its cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Have damaged cords repaired without delay
by a qualified technician at an authorized Snow Joe
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Sun Joe
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dealer or call the Snow Joe
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customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
3. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
4. Keep the battery charger, battery packs and the cordless
tool out of the reach of children.
5. Do not use the battery charger to charge other
cordless tools.
6. During periods of heavy use, the battery packs will
become warm. Allow the battery packs to cool to room
temperature before inserting them into the charger to
recharge.
7. Do not overcharge batteries. Do not exceed the maximum
charging times. These charging times only apply to
discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of charged or
partially charged battery packs will result in overcharging
and cell damage. Do not leave batteries in the charger for
days on end.
8. Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that it has
been more than 12 months since the last time they were
charged. There is a high probability that the battery packs
have already suffered dangerous damage (exhaustive
discharge).
9.
Charging batteries at a temperature below 41°F (5°C) will
cause chemical damage to the cells and may cause a fire.
10. Do not use batteries that have been exposed to heat
during the charging process, as the battery cells may have
suffered dangerous damage.
11.
Do not use batteries that have suffered curvature or
deformation during the charging process or those that
exhibit other atypical symptoms (gassing, hissing,
cracking, etc.)
12. Never fully discharge the battery packs (maximum
recommended depth of discharge is 80%). A complete
discharge of the battery packs will lead to premature aging
of the battery cells.
Additional Safety Instructions
Personal Safety
• Keep firm footing and maintain good balance at all times. Do
not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging the tool.
• Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it ON
or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use without the collection bag in place.
• Carefully inspect your appliance prior to use and follow all
label and marking instructions.
• Always disconnect batteries before connecting or
disconnecting the collection bag.
• Do not use for wet material.
• During operation, make sure that the vacuum inlet is
properly grounded.
• Never let children operate the unit.
• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
• Do not put any object into the tool's openings. Do not use
the tool with any opening blocked; keep openings free of
dust, lint, hair or any other object that may reduce air flow.
