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Maintenance - battery replacement
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. BATTERIES This product is equipped with a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The battery in this product has been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, it will eventually wear out. To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: Remove the product from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. For product storage longer than 30 days: Store the product where the temperature is below 80°F. Store the product in a "discharged" condition. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING See Figure 6, page 10. Remove the six Phillips head screws securing the motor housing cover, then remove cover. Lift the battery from the motor housing enough to expose leads and battery terminals. Use wire cutters to cut the red wires first. Then cut the black wire. Then cut the white wire. WARNING: Do not cut more than one wire at the same time. This can cause the battery to short-circuit, which can result in serious personal injury. Remove the battery for disposal. To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries p roperly. This product contains lithium-ion batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-ion batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury. Illustrations start on page 10 after French and Spanish language sections. This product has a Three-year Limited Warranty. For Warranty details go to www.ryobitools.com 9 - English