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SAFETY RULES
OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST250
AE 1212 - F/N 558937
STORING THE CHARGER
•Remove battery pack from the charger.
•Disconnect charger from power source.
•Store in a dry place.
•Keep out of reach of children or pets.
See “Maintenance and Cleaning” for more
information.
TRANSPORTING THE TRIMMER/
EDGER
Prepare the trimmer/edger as described
in “Storing the trimmer/edger” before
shipping.
TRANSPORTING THE BATTERY PACK
Observe national regulations when
shipping lithium ion batteries.
Special package labeling may be
required.
BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of battery pack in
household garbage or incinerate. Local
waste management and recycling
agencies have information on proper
recycling or disposal instructions. Battery
packs can be collected in the United
States or Canada through Rechargeable
Battery Recycling Corporation. OREGON®
has already paid the costs involved to
recycle battery packs. Return end of life
battery packs to participating retailer or
recycling center. Return locations and
more information can be found at
www.callrecycle.org or --BATTERY.
BATTERY SAFETY
DANGER: FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE SAFETY RULES CAN
CAUSE THE BATTERY PACK TO
LEAK HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS,
OVERHEAT, EMIT SMOKE, BURST,
FLARE, EXPLODE, AND/OR IGNITE.
CAUTION: DO NOT DISPOSE
OF THE BATTERY PACK IN THE
HOUSEHOLD WASTE OR FIRE.
LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS
SHOULD BE RECYCLED BY A LOCAL
AUTHORIZED RECYCLER.
CAUTION: DO NOT EXPOSE
BATTERY PACK TO EXCESSIVE
HEAT, SUCH AS THE INTERIOR OF A
VEHICLE IN HOT WEATHER. SUCH
EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE A LOSS IN
PERFORMANCE AND/OR SERVICE
LIFE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RE
CHARGE A NONRECHARGEABLE
BATTERY PACK.
•Do not disassemble or modify the
battery pack. This can damage safety
features.
•Do not connect the positive (+) and
negative (-) terminals with metal objects
or store the battery pack with metal
objects such as coins or screws. This
can cause short-circuiting and generate
enough heat to cause burns.
•Do not incinerate the battery pack or
expose to excessive heat. This can melt
insulation or damage safety features.
•Do not use, charge, or store near heat
higher than °F (°C). This can
cause overheating and internal short-
circuiting.
•Do not expose to extremely wet
conditions. This can damage safety
features, cause extremely high current
and voltage charging, and lead to
abnormal chemical reactions.