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WARNING!
If the snow blower strikes any object,
follow these steps:
i) Stop the snow blower. Remove the batteries.
ii) Inspect for damage.
iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operating
the snow blower.
Electrical Safety
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WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before connecting with battery packs, picking up
or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your
finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
• Remove the battery packs from the appliance before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the appliance accidentally.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
• Use appliances only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
• When battery packs are not in use, keep them 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.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance 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 or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
105ºF (40.5ºC) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery packs or appliance outside of the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the
batteries and increase the risk of fire.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the product is maintained.
Battery & Charger
Safety Instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery
pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe,
durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded.
This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the
best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be
exercised when handling batteries. The following points must
be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only be
guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling of
the battery pack can cause cell damage.
IMPORTANT! Analyses confirm that incorrect use and poor care
of high-performance batteries are the main factors responsible
for personal and/or product damage.
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WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury
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WARNING!
Use only approved replacement batteries;
other batteries may damage the snow blower and cause it to
malfunction.
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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of injury, charge the
24V* IONMAX lithium-ion battery packs only in their designated
24V* IONMAX lithium-ion charger. Other types of chargers
present 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
packs in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations. Do not use
the battery packs 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 packs, 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
-4°F – 113ºF (-20°C – 45°C). Do not charge the batteries
outside in freezing weather; charge them 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
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