Poulan PPB40T Owner Manual - Page 13

MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution: • Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger. • Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance on the string trimmer. ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this string 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 heavy- duty 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. 13