Use and Care Manual

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
In order to avoid personal injury and the risk of fire and electric shock, remove the battery
pack before adjusting, inspecting, or cleaning the blower.
CLEANING
Remove the battery pack.
 Brush or blow dust and debris out of the air vents using compressed air or a vacuum. Keep the air
vents free of obstructions, sawdust, and wood chips. Do not spray, wash, or immerse the air vents in
water.
 Wipe off the housing and the plastic components using a moist, soft cloth. Do not use strong solvents
or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Certain household cleaners may cause
damage, and may cause a shock hazard.
BATTERY PACK
 Store the battery pack fully charged.
 Once the charging light turns green, remove the battery from the charger and disconnect the charger
from the outlet.
 Do not store the battery pack on the tool.
 After charging, the battery pack may be stored in the charger, as long as the charger is not plugged in.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE
 Keep the charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material to get into the recessed
cavity or onto the contacts. Wipe the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or water, and
do not place the charger in wet conditions.
 Unplug the charger when there is no battery pack in it.
 Fully charge the batteries before placing them in storage.
 Store the charger at normal room temperature. Do not store it in excessive heat. Do not use the
charger in direct sunlight. Recharge at room temperature between 45˚F and 104˚F. If the battery
pack is hot, allow it to cool down before recharging.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL