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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! Analysesconrmthatincorrectuseandpoor
care of high-performance batteries are the main factors
responsible for product damage and/or personal injury.
mWARNING! Use only approved replacement batteries;
other batteries may damage the product and cause it to
malfunction, which can lead to serious personal injury.
mWARNING! Do not use a battery pack or product that
is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the product or the battery
pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
Do not modify the electronic components of the product or the
remote.
Haveyourbatterypackservicedbyaqualiedrepairperson
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the battery pack is maintained.
mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, use only official
24V iON+ designated chargers with the 24V iON+ 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.
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.
• 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 (5°C) to 105°F (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 power cord. Never carry the
charger by its cord. 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 a charger with a damaged
cordorplug.Replaceadamagedchargerimmediately.
• 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.
• Unplug charger when not in use – Make sure to remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.
• Do not expose the product or battery pack to fire –
Exposure to fire or temperatures above 265°F (130°C) may
cause the battery pack to explode, causing personal injury
or damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created when
battery packs are ignited.
• 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 from a height
of more than 3 feet (1 meter), run over or have been
damaged in any way. Even if the housing of the battery
pack appears to be undamaged, the battery cells inside
the battery may have suffered serious damage. In such
instances, please read the waste disposal information for
proper battery disposal.
• 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 is 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
andseekmedicalattention.Removeanddisposeof
contaminated clothing.
