Poulan PPB40HT Owner Manual - Page 11

MAINTENANCE ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this hedge trimmer battery pack: Lithium-Ion, 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 for information and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center, certified for lithium-ion disposal. WARNING: If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Properly dispose of it 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: • Cover the battery's terminals with heavyduty adhesive tape. • DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components. • DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack. • 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. • DO NOT incinerate. • DO NOT place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream. • Take them to a certified recycling or disposal center. STORAGE • Ensure the battery is removed from the hedge trimmer. • Wipe any debris off of the hedge trimmer. • Store in a dry, cool place, out of the reach of children. • Store with the blade guard in place. • Position unit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before performing all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating. PROBLEM Motor fails to start when trigger switch is depressed. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Battery is not secure. SOLUTION 1. To secure the battery pack, make sure the latches on the top of the battery pack snap into place. 2. Battery is not charged. Motor runs, but cutting blades Hedge trimmer damaged. do not move. Hedge trimmer smokes during Hedge trimmer damaged. operation. Motor hums, blades do not move. Debris or other material may be jamming the blades. 2. Charge the battery pack according to the instructions included with your model. Do not use hedge trimmer. Call for technical service 1-855-378-6903. Do not use hedge trimmer. Call for technical service 1-855-378-6903. Remove battery, clear debris blockage from blades. 11