Charging The Battery Pack; Winter Storage ; Battery Disposal - Scotts LHT12440S El Manual Del Propietario

Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
Allow at least 70 minutes of charge time for 2.0Ah battery,
140 minutes of charge time for 4.0Ah battery or 170 minutes
of charge time for 5Ah battery before initial use of the Hedge
Trimmer.
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,
120 volts, 60Hz, AC only.
The battery charger should be operated in temperatures
between 39 and 104 degrees F.
The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place.
2 to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be required to
achieve maximum run time/capacity.
DO NOT attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are
no customer serviceable parts inside. Call customer service
helpline at 1-800-618-7474 for assistance.
DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely
damaged or completely worn out. They can explode in a fire
causing injury.
DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
Use the battery charger indoors only.
Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to
prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.
TO CHARGE - SEE CHARGER MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
One green light means – ¼ Full
Two green lights mean – ½ Full
Three green lights mean -3/4 Full
Four green lights mean – Full Battery

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Remove the battery pack from the tool, cover the terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or
disassemble battery pack or remove any components. This product contains lithium-ion batteries which must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of these batteries in the municipal solid waste or rural
The RBRC seal on the Li-Ion battery pack indicates that the cost to recycle the battery pack at the end of its
useful life has already been paid by The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. It is illegal
to place spent Li-Ion batteries in the local municipal solid waste or in the trash. RBRC in cooperation with The
Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company has provided an environmentally friendly and easy
way to recycle spent Li-Ion batteries. Just contact your local recycling center or call 1.800.8.BATTERY for

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Battery
Pack
Model LHT12440S
When fully charged, the battery can be safely stored in
temperatures down to -4 degrees F for a period of up to four
weeks, before requiring charging. Fully charge battery pack
every 90 days.
If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down
after a full 70, 140 or 170 minutes charging period, a
replacement battery pack is needed.
To prevent permanent damage to the battery, never store in a
discharged condition.
WINTER STORAGE - Fully recharge before storage and then
again every 90 days.
Since the battery will not develop a memory, it does not have
to be fully discharged before recharging.
A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur
under extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions.
This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is
broken and this leakage gets on your skin.
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice of
vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with
clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek
immediate medical attention.
7
Charger
Flash Green = Battery is
charging
Constant Green = Battery is fully
charged