Battery Safety Warnings
This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for your battery and charger.
1. Before using the charging, thoroughly read all instructions
and cautionary markings on the charger, the telescoping
pole, and the cordless grass shear + hedge trimmer.
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WARNING!
If the grass shear + hedge trimmer housing
is cracked or damaged, do not insert the charging adaptor into
the power tool or plug the power tool into the mains outlet.
There is a danger of electric shock or electrocution.
2. This charger is ONLY intended to charge this rechargeable
battery. Any other use poses a risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.
3. Do not place any object on top of the charger or place
the charger on a soft surface that may result in excessive
internal heat. Keep the charger away from any heat
source.
4. To reduce the risk of damaging the electric plug and
cord, pull the plug, not the cord, when disconnecting the
charger from the electric outlet.
5. Make sure the battery charging cable is located in a safe
place so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
6. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely
necessary. Using an improper extension cord poses a risk
of fire, electric shock or electrocution.
7. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp
blow or has become damaged in any way. Contact
the Snow Joe
+ Sun Joe
®
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) before continuing
use.
8. Do not disassemble the charger. If the charger requires
service or repair, contact an authorized Snow Joe
Sun Joe
dealer or call the Snow Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563). Incorrect reassembly poses a risk of
electric shock, electrocution or fire.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the charger
from the outlet before cleaning the unit.
10. Never attempt to connect two (2) chargers together.
11. DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in
locations where the temperature may reach or exceed
104ºF (40ºC). Dangerous storing locations include outdoor
sheds or metal buildings in the summer.
12. The charger is designed to operate on standard household
electrical power (120V). Do not attempt to use it with any
other voltage!
NOTE: The integrated battery is not fully charged out of
the carton. Read the safety instructions and then follow
the charging notes and procedures.
13. The longest life and best performance can be obtained if
the integrated battery is charged when the air temperature
customer service center at
®
+
®
+ Sun Joe
®
®
is between 64.4ºF – 75.2ºF (18ºC – 24ºC). Do not charge
the battery pack when the air temperature falls below
50ºF (10ºC) or above 104ºF (40ºC). Following these safety
measures will prevent damage to the battery pack.
14. Do not incinerate the integrated battery even if it is
seriously damaged or completely worn out. The battery
can explode in a fire.
15. Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a
damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes or mouth.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns. If a damaged battery pack
leaks battery chemicals, use rubber or neoprene gloves
to safely dispose of it. If skin is exposed to battery fluids,
wash the affected area with soap and water and rinse
with vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals,
immediately flush with water for 20 minutes and seek
medical attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated
clothing.
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