Battery Safety; Important - Oregon PS250 Manual De Instrucciones

BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of battery pack in household
garbage or incinerate Local waste
management and recycling agencies have
information on proper recycling or disposal
instructions Battery packs can be collected in
the United States or Canada through
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
Oregon® has already paid the costs involved to
recycle battery packs Return end of life battery
packs to participating retailer or recycling
center Return locations and more information
can be found at www call2recycle org or
1-800-8BATTERY

Battery Safety

WARNING: Improper battery care
can cause the battery to leak hazardous
chemicals, overheat, emit smoke, burst,
flare, explode, and/or ignite. Follow these
safety rules.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of the
battery pack in the household waste or
fire. Lithium ion battery packs should be
recycled by a local authorized recycler.
IMPORTANT: Exposure to excessive heat
can cause a loss in performance and/or
service life. Do not expose battery pack to
excessive heat, such as the interior of a
vehicle in hot weather.
• Do not attempt to recharge a non-
rechargeable battery pack
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery
pack This can damage safety features
• Do not connect the positive (+) and negative
(-) terminals with metal objects or store the
battery pack with metal objects such as coins
or screws This can cause short-circuiting and
generate enough heat to cause burns
Pole Saw Model PS250
Important Safety Instructions
• Do not incinerate the battery pack or expose
to excessive heat This can melt insulation or
damage safety features
• Do not use, charge, or store near heat higher
than 176°F (80°C) This can cause overheating
and internal short-circuiting
• Do not expose to extremely wet conditions
This can damage safety features, cause
extremely high current and voltage charging,
and lead to abnormal chemical reactions
• Use only the charger specifically designed
for the battery pack, and follow the safety
precautions described in "Charger Safety"
Using another charger can damage safety
features, cause extremely high current and
voltage charging, and lead to abnormal
chemical reactions
• Do not use Oregon® branded battery packs in
non-Oregon® branded tools
• Do not strike, pierce, or throw the battery
pack, and do not use a damaged or deformed
battery pack
• If recharging fails, do not attempt to recharge
• If the battery pack gives off an odor, generates
heat, or is discolored, deformed, or abnormal
in any way during use, recharging, or storage,
immediately remove from the pole saw or
charger
• Any liquid leaking from the battery is
corrosive, can damage eyes and skin, and may
be toxic if swallowed
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