User Manual Hoover BH25040 ONEPWR 4.0 AH Max Lithium-Ion Battery

• Owner's manual - (English, French)

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• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE

User Guide Max Lithium-Ion Battery

WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

• This operator’s manual contains important safety and operating instructions for Hoover ONEPWR™ Batteries.
• To prevent unintentional starting, ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a battery pack, 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.
• Disconnect the battery pack 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 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.
• 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 unpre-dictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpre-dictable 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 265°F may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery 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.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care

WARNING!: RISK OF FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND INJURY. NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BATTERY PACK OR CHARGER TO WATER, MOISTURE, OR FLUIDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CORROSIVE OR CONDUCTIVE FLUIDS, OR ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INSIDE THESE ITEMS. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as salt water, chlorine, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit in the battery pack. If your battery pack is exposed to a corrosive or conductive fluid, do not attempt to use or charge the battery pack and immediately perform the following steps:

• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection and rubber gloves.
• Place your exposed battery pack in a large bucket, such as a 5 gallon or similar bucket, and fill the bucket with regular tap water. Do not place more than two packs in the bucket.
• Locate the bucket outdoors in an area inaccessible to children and pets and away from all buildings, garages/ sheds, structures, vehicles, and combustible/flammable materials.
• Leave the battery pack(s) in the bucket filled with tap water and call Customer Service at 1-800-406-2005 for additional instructions on the proper disposal of the exposed battery pack(s).

OPERATION

LITHIUM ION BATTERY PACKS: Lithium-ion batteries deliver fade free power for their entire run time. Lithium-ion products will not gradually lose power due to decreasing battery charge. Instead, power from the battery pack will drop from full to zero once the full charge has been drained from the battery. Once this happens, recharging of the battery is required. It is not necessary to drain the battery pack completely before recharging.

BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES: Lithium-ion battery packs are designed with features that protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life. If the product stops during use, release the trigger to reset and resume operation. If the product still does not work, the battery needs to be recharged.

BATTERY FUEL GAUGE: To display the amount of charge left in the battery, press the charge level indicator button (see figure 1):

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Battery packs are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent pos-sible problems. Therefore, you should charge prior to first use. If the charger does not charge the battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Authorized Service Center for electrical check.

• Charge the battery pack only with the recommended charger.
• Refer to charger operator’s manual for charging instructions.
• During charging, the pack and ambient temperature should be between 41 to 86°F (5 and 30°C).
• The charger will sense if the pack, or ambient temperature, is too cold or too hot, and will return an error code (red flashing light) and not charge the pack

CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK: When using a product continuously, the battery pack may become hot. A hot battery pack may be placed directly onto the charger port but charging will not begin until the battery temperature cools to within acceptable temperature range. When a hot battery pack is placed on the charger, the charger may indicate the pack is not ready to charge. Please refer to charger operator’s manual. When the battery pack cools, the charger will automatically begin charging.

CHARGING A COLD BATTERY PACK: A cold battery pack may be placed directly onto the charger port but charging will not begin until the battery temperature warms to within acceptable temperature range. When a cold battery pack is placed on the charger, the charger may indicate the pack is not ready to charge. Please refer to charger operator’s manual. When the battery pack warms, the charger will automatically begin charging

BATTERY DISPOSAL WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR EXPOSURE TO TOXIC MATERIAL.

LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES: The battery must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner. The EPA certified RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery indicated Techt-ronic Industries, a corporate affiliate of Hoover, Inc., is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of ser-vice in the United States or Canada. The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Hoover, Inc., involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preserving our envi-ronment and conserving our natural resources.

MAINTENANCE

These batteries have been designed to provide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn. For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:

• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F and away from moisture.
• Store battery packs in a 30%-50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.