Poulan PPB40HT Owner Manual - Page 7

SAFETY RULES BATTERY AND CHARGER Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. DANGER: To avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of electric shock or electrocution: • DO NOT probe the charger with conductive materials. The charging terminals hold 120V. • If the battery pack case is cracked or damaged, DO NOT insert into the charger. Replace the battery pack. • DO NOT charge these battery packs with any other type of charger. • DO NOT allow liquid inside the charger. • DO NOT try to use the charger for any other purpose than what is presented in this manual. WARNING: Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet conditions. Do not immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in water or other liquid. • Do not allow the battery pack or charger to overheat. If they are warm, allow them to cool down. Recharge only at room temperature. • Do not cover the ventilation slots on top of the charger. Do not set the charger on a soft surface. Keep the ventilation slots of the charger clear. • Do not allow small metal items or material such as steel wool, aluminum foil, or other foreign particles into the charger cavity. • Unplug the charger before cleaning and when there is no battery pack in the cavity. • Do not place the battery charger or the battery pack in the sun or in a warm environment. Keep at normal room temperature. • Do not try to connect two chargers together. • The battery pack cells may develop a small leak under extreme usage or temperature conditions. If the outer seal is broken and the leakage gets on your skin: -Use soap and water to wash immediately -Neutralize with lemon juice, vinegar, or other mild acid. • If battery fluids gets in your eyes, flush immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. Get immediate medical attention. WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow safety rules listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or personal injury. • Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the tool. Never pull on the cord to remove plug from the outlet. Keep cords away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. They may create a fire. Do not use if damaged. • Do not place the charger where the power cord might be stepped on, tripped on, or subjected to damage. • A battery-operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery. • Use a battery-operated tool only with the specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire. 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. BATTERY USE AND CARE • Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 7