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Battery Models BX975 and BX650
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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General Safety Warnings
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions for Oregon V Professional
Series rechargeable lithium ion battery pack,
models BX and BX.
WARNING: To reduce risk of battery
explosion, before using this battery, you must
read and understand all the instructions and
safety markings in this instruction manual, as
well as cautionary markings on battery packs,
battery charger and the product using the
battery packs. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious injury.
• This battery pack is not intended for
use by persons, including children, with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may
become ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs,
flush affected body part with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Battery pack that has ejected liquid
should be disposed of properly.
• Do not use a battery pack that is
damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire,
explosion, or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above °C may cause
explosion.
Charging
CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury
from chemical hazards, electric shock, and
fire, charge this battery pack only with
Oregon V Professional Series charger.
Failure to follow proper charging procedures
may result in excessive voltage or current flow,
loss of control during charging, hazardous
chemical leakage, overheating, bursting, or fire.
• Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery outside of the
temperature range specified in these
instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of fire.
• Do not recharge the battery in a closed-
in, non-ventilated area.
• Make sure the charging plug is correctly
mated to the battery receptacle.
Use
CAUTION: When using the battery
in the BLVX or other tool on which the
battery is mounted, verify the latch firmly
holds the battery in place before using the
tool.
CAUTION: When using the battery
in an Oregon V Professional Series
backpack, verify the zipper is fully closed
to ensure the battery is secured in the
backpack.
CAUTION: Do not lift the battery via
the cable attached to the battery.
CAUTION: If the battery pack is
subjected to complete immersion in liquid,
discontinue use and dispose of properly.
• The Oregon models BX and BX
rechargeable lithium ion batteries are
exclusively used as a power supply for
the relevant Oregon V Professional
Series tools, implements, and appliances.
To avoid injury, the batteries must not be
used as a power source for other devices.
