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mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, use only official
24V* IONMAX designated chargers with the 24V* IONMAX
battery pack. The use of other batteries or chargers poses a risk
of fire, personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery pack
to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter, such misuse will
permanently disable or damage the battery pack.
• Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the battery
pack in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations. Do not use
the battery pack or charger in the presence of explosive
atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials)
because sparks may be generated when inserting or
removing the battery pack, which could lead to a fire.
• Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the charger
vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper ventilation. Do not
allow smoking or open flames near a charging battery pack.
Vented gases may explode.
NOTE: The safe temperature range for the battery is
41°F – 105°F (5°C – 40.5°C). Do not charge the battery
outside in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature.
• Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger, pull
the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce the
risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never carry
the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord to disconnect
it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not be stepped
on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress when the
charger is in use. Do not use the charger with a damaged
cord or plug. Replace a damaged charger immediately.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly wired
extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock. If
an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a
properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the
female plug matching the male plug on the charger. Make
sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
• Charger XZ2600-0450 is rated for 100 – 240 volt AC
only – The charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle.
• Do not use an electrical adapter – Use of an adapter is not
recommended or sold by the battery charger or battery pack
manufacturer.
• Unplug charger when not in use – Make sure to remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock,
always unplug the charger before performing any cleaning or
maintenance. Do not allow water to flow into the charger. Use a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards.
• Do not burn or incinerate battery packs – Battery packs
may explode, causing personal injury or damage. Toxic
fumes and materials are created when battery packs are
burned.
• Do not crush, drop or damage battery packs – Do not use
the battery pack or charger if they have sustained a sharp blow,
been dropped, run over or have been damaged in any way
(i.e. pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on, etc.).
• Do not disassemble – Incorrect reassembly may pose
a serious risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to toxic
battery chemicals. If the battery or charger are damaged,
contact an authorized Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®dealer or
call the Snow Joe®+ Sun Joe®customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
• Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a
damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes or mouth. If
damaged, battery chemicals will react violently with air, use
rubber or neoprene gloves to safely dispose of it. If skin is
exposed to battery chemicals, wash the affected area with
soap and water. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals,
immediately flush with water for 20 minutes and seek medical
attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing.
• Do not short circuit – When battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Store your battery pack and charger in a cool, dry
place – Do not store the battery pack or charger where
temperatures may exceed 105°F (40.5°C), such as in direct
sunlight or inside a vehicle or metal building during the
summer.
Information about the battery
1. The battery pack supplied with your cordless power tool is
only partially charged. The battery pack has to be charged
completely before you use the tool for the first time.
2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge
cycles by charging the battery pack frequently.
3. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at 77°F (25°C)
and charged to at least 40%.
4. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural aging process.
The battery pack must be replaced at the latest when
its capacity falls to just 80% of its capacity when new.
Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no longer
capable of meeting the high power requirements needed for
the proper operation of your cordless pole + pruning saw,
and therefore pose a safety risk.
5. Do not throw battery packs into an open fire as this poses a
risk of explosion.
6. Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fire.