Weed Eater LT 20V Owner Manual - Page 4

GENERAL

SAFETY

RULES

•

Check

the

work

area

before

each

use.

Remove

all

objects

such

as

rocks,

broken

glass,

nails,

wire,

or

string

which

can

be

thrown

or

become

entangled

in

the

machine.

•

Use

only

identical

manufacturer's

replacement

parts

and

accessories.

Use

of

any

other

parts

may

create

a

hazard

or

cause

product

damage.

•

For

household

use

only.

•

Battery

tools

do

not

have

to

be

plugged

into

an

electrical

outlet;

therefore,

they

are

always

in

operating

condition.

Be

aware

of

possible

hazards

when

not

using

your

battery

tool

or

when

changing

accessories.

Following

this

rule

will

reduce

the

risk

of

electric

shock,

fi

re,

or

serious

personal

injury.

•

Do

not

charge

battery

tool

in

rain,

or

damp

or

wet

location.

Following

this

rule

will

reduce

the

risk

of

electric

shock.

•

Do

not

use

battery

-operated

appliance

in

rain.

•

Remove

or

disconnect

battery

before

servicing,

cleaning

or

removing

material

from

the

gardening

appliance.

•

Use

only

the

type

and

size

batteries

(Sku

966-709801).

•

Store

idle

appliances

-

When

not

in

use,

trimmer

should

be

stored

indoors

in

a

dry,

locked

place

out

of

the

reach

of

children.

•

Do

not

dispose

of

the

batteries

in

a

fire.

The

cell

may

explode.

Check

with

local

codes

for

possible

special

disposal

instructions.

•

Do

not

open

or

mutilate

the

batteries.

Released

electrolyte

is

corrosive

and

may

cause

damage

to the

eyes

or

skin.

It

may

be

toxic

if

swallowed.

•

Do

not

place

battery

tools

or

their

batteries

near

fire

or

heat.

This

will

reduce

the

risk

of

explosion

and

possibly

injury.

•

Batteries

can

explode

in

the

presence

of

a

source

of

ignition,

such

as

a

pilot

light.

To

reduce

the

risk

of

serious

personal

injury,

never

use

any

cordless

product

in

the

presence

of

open

flame.

An

exploded

battery

can

propel

debris

and

chemicals.

If

exposed,

fl

ush

with

water

immediately.

•

Do

not

crush,

drop

or

damage

battery

pack.

Do

not

use

a

battery

pack

or

charger

that

has

been

dropped

or

received

a

sharp

blow.

A

damaged

battery

is

subject

to

explosion.

Properly

dispose

of

a

dropped

or

damaged

battery

immediately.

•

Exercise

care

in

handling

batteries

In

order

not

to

short

the

battery

with

conducting

materials

such

as

rings,

bracelets,

and

keys.

The

battery

or

conductor

may

overheat

and

cause

burns.

•

For

best

results,

your

battery

tool

should

be

charged

in

a

location

where

the

temperature

is

more

than

50°F

but

less

than

100°F.

To

reduce

the

risk

of

serious

personal

injury,

do

not

store

outside

or

in

vehicles.

•

Under

extreme

usage

or

temperature

conditions,

battery

leakage

may

occur.

If

liquid

comes

in

contact

with

your

skin,

wash

immediately

with

soap

and

water,

then

neutralize

with

lemon

juice

or

vinegar.

If

liquid

gets

into

your

eyes,

fl

ush

them

with

clean

water

for

at

least

10

minutes,

then

seek

immediate

medical

attention.

Following

this

rule

will

reduce

the

risk

of

serious

personal

injury.

•

If

the

power

supply cord

is

damaged,

it

must

be

replaced

only

by

the

manufacturer

or

by

an

authorized

service

center

to

avoid

risk.

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