Hoover BH53110 Product Manual - Page 5

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the appliance is off before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the trigger or energizing appliances that are powered on invites accidents. • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. • Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. CHARGING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE: 5°C-50°C (41°F - 122°F) • Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained. BATTERY DISPOSAL WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR EXPOSURE TO TOXIC MATERIAL. LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: The battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicated Techtronic Industries, a corporate affiliate of Hoover, is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please visit www.rbrc.org/call2recycle/ for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area. Hoover involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our environment and conserving our natural resources. • Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care. • Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally. CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above manufacturer's maximum temperature limit (60°C/140°F), or incinerate. Replace battery with Hoover Battery Part #BH04000 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. The battery and charger have no user serviceable parts. Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. 5