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Message Care Guidelines for the Fish Hawk Lithium Series Probe Your Fish Hawk Lithium Series Probe is powered by a high-performance lithium-polymer battery designed for long run times and years of use. Following these care guidelines will help protect the battery’s health and extend its service life. 1. Charge Before First Use • Fully charge the probe before your rst shing trip. • A full charge typically takes 2–4 hours; a quick top-o can be done in as little as 20 minutes. 2. Avoid Storing the Probe Depleted • Never store the probe with a low battery. Storing it fully depleted can cause irreversible chemical damage to the battery cell. 3. Ideal O-Season Storage Charge • After your last trip of the season, charge for 1–2 hours, then store. This “storage charge” slows chemical aging compared to leaving it fully charged or fully discharged. 4. Maintenance Charging • During o-season storage, recharge the battery once a month to maintain safe voltage. A short top-o charge is always better than risking deep discharge. • Visit this link to sign up for a friendly monthly email reminder to help you keep your Fish Hawk product's lithium battery well-maintained during storage when not in use. 5. Avoid Deep Discharge • For routine use, try not to run the probe until it shuts o due to a low battery.

• Best practice is to charge the probe after every week of shing, which will help prolong the cycle life. • Perform monthly maintenance charges during the o-season. 6. Temperature Considerations • Do not store in extreme cold or heat. o Ideal storage temperature: 40–77°F (5–25°C). o Prolonged exposure to temperatures below freezing can cause internal plating and electrolyte damage. o High heat accelerates chemical breakdown. • If shing in freezing conditions, charge the probe indoors before heading out. 7. After Saltwater Use • Rinse the probe in fresh water after each saltwater trip to prevent corrosion. 8. General Handling • Store the probe in a dry location when not in use. • Avoid impacts or crushing forces—lithium batteries can be damaged mechanically as well as electrically. 9. Pre-Season Check • In spring, give the probe a full charge and test before your rst trip. Keeping the battery in a healthy mid-charge state during storage, avoiding deep discharge, and protecting it from extreme temperatures will signicantly improve long-term performance. A small investment of time in proper charging habits will keep your Lithium Series Probe ready for many seasons on the water.