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Model LHT12021
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CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
When fully charged, the battery can be safety stored in temperatures
down to –
4
° degrees F for a period of up to four weeks, before
requiring charging. Fully charge battery pack every 90 days.
If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down after a full
80 minute charging period, a replacement battery pack is needed.
To prevent permanent damage to the battery, never store in a
discharged condition.
WINTER STORAGE
—Fully recharge before storage and then again
every 90 days.
Since the battery will not develop a memory, it does not have to be
fully discharged before recharging.
A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under
extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does
not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin.
a.
Wash quickly with soap and water.
b.
Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or
vinegar.
c.
If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with
clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention.
Charge the battery pack only with Yardworks 20V Chargers.
Allow at least 80 minutes of charge time before initial use of the
hedge trimmer.
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120volts, 60Hz, AC only.
The battery charger should be operated in temperatures between
39 and 104 degrees F.
The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place.
Two to three initial charging/discharging cycles may be required to
achieve maximum run time/capacity.
Do not attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no
customer serviceable parts inside. Call the customer service help
line at 1
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800
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633
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1501 for assistance.
DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely
damaged or completely worn out. They can explode in a fire
causing injury.
Use the battery charger indoors only.
Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to
prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.
TO CHARGE—SEE CHARGER MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Remove the battery pack from the chain saw. Cover the terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery
pack or remove any components. This product contains lithium
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ion batteries which must be recycled or disposed of properly. Local, state or federal
laws may prohibit disposal of these batteries in ordinary trash.
The RBRC seal on the li
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ion battery pack indicates that the costs to recycle the battery pack at the end of its useful life has already been
paid by The Great States Corporation American Lawn Mower Company. It is illegal to place spent li
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ion batteries in the local municipal
solid waste or in the trash. RBRC in cooperation with The Great States Corporation American Lawn Mower Company has provided an
environmentally friendly and easy way to recycle spent li
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ion batteries. Just contact your local recycling center or call 1
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800
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8BATTERY
for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
Battery Pack
Charger
Constant Red = Battery is charging
Constant Green = Battery is fully charged
