BATTERY
4
CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY
Note: The battery is not shipped fully charged. Fully
charge battery before first use to ensure that maximum
run time can be achieved. This lithium-ion battery will
not develop a memory and may be charged at any time.
A fully discharged battery pack will take the allotted time
as stated in the specifications portion of this manual
Press the battery capacity indicator button. The LED
lights will illuminate according to the batteries current
power level. See chart below:
Lights
Capacity
4 Green LED are lit
The battery is more than
70% capacity
4 Blue LED are lit
The battery is between
35%and 70%capacity
4 Red LED are lit
The battery is between
0%and 35%capacity
4 Red LED flash
The battery requires
charging immediately
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the
plastic housing or plastic components. Certain
household cleaners may cause damage and may
also cause a shock hazard.
WARNING
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in
the batteries used in this blower.
Battery pack: Lithium-lon, a toxic material.
WARNING
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a
specified manner to prevent contamination of the
environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn
out Lithium-ion battery packs, contact your local
waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental
Protection Agency to information and specific
instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling
and/or disposal center, certified for Li-ion disposal.
WARNING
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without
leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dispose of
it properly and replace with a new battery pack. DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT! To avoid injury and
risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid
damage to the environment:
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Cover the battery’s terminals with heavy-duty
adhesive tape
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DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of
the battery pack components
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DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack
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If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are
corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in
the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it
–
DO NOT place these batteries in your regular
household trash
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DO NOT incinerate
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DO NOT place them where they will become
part of any waste landfill or municipal solid
waste stream
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Take them to a certified recycling or disposal
center
