Battery Packs - Homelite UT44176 Manual Del Operador

CLEANING THE GRASS SHEAR
 Stop the motor and allow blades to stop moving.
 Slide bottom cover latch to the right
and disable motor.
 Snap sheath onto blades.
 Clean dirt and debris from the body of the shear, using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents
such as kerosene.
 Slide bottom cover latch to the left
connect motor.

BATTERY PACKS

This product is equipped with a nickel-cadmium recharge-
able battery pack. Length of service from each charging will
depend on the type of work you are doing.
The battery pack in this product has been designed to pro-
vide maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries,
it will eventually wear out.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest
removing the product from the charger once it is fully
charged and ready for use.
NOTE: The internal battery pack is not intended to be
replaced.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
See Figure 7.
 Stop the motor.
 Slide bottom cover latch to the right
and disable motor.
 Remove the screws securing motor housing cover, then
remove cover.
 Lift battery pack from motor housing enough to expose
leads and battery terminals.
 Using wire cutters with rubber coated or insulated
handles, clip the battery leads and remove the battery
pack for disposal.
MAINTENANCE
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of
batteries properly.
to unlock cover
Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with
to lock and re-
heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Nickel-cadmium 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.
STORING THE GRASS SHEAR
See Figure 8.
 Clean all foreign material from the grass shear. Store
indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of
children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
 Always place the sheath on the cutting blades before
transporting or storing the unit.
 Store the product where the temperature is below 80°F.
 Store the product in a "discharged" condition.
 Remove the blades and store them in a separate location
out of the reach of children to avoid unauthorized use of
to unlock cover
the shear.
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This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of batteries in
ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling
and/or disposal options.
WARNING: