Poulan PPB4020M Owner Manual - Page 7

SAFETY RULES reduce the risk of serious personal injury. • 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 sparks, burns, or a fire. • Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. • Always remove battery pack before storing the device. When battery becomes fully charged, unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack from the charger. • Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. • Keep battery pack dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean battery pack. PROPER CARE FOR BATTERY Off-season storage To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: • Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. • For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: • Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F and away from moisture. • Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition. • Every two months of storage, charge the pack as normal. CHARGER SAFETY RULES • Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower or the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 45° and 104°F. In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the charger that is provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery. • Do not abuse the charge cord. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet by pulling the charger cord. • Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. • Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.), flames, and chemicals. • Make sure the battery pack is secured in the charger before beginning operation. • The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. • Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at normal room temperature. • When batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack. WARNING: When transporting or servicing unit, always remove the battery. WARNING: (PROPOSITION 65) Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints； • Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 6