Homelite UT44172 Manual Del Operador página 12

BATTERy PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECyCLING
See Figure 6.
 Stop the motor.
 Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch
trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.
 Remove the screws securing motor housing cover, then
remove cover.
 Lift batteries 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
for disposal.
 Remove padlock or lock-out pin from switch trigger hole.
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of
batteries properly.
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.
MAINTENANCE
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. 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 7.
 Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch
trigger hole.
NOTE: Only a locked padlock with the key stored in an-
other location can prevent unauthorized use of the grass
shear.
 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.
NOTE: The lock-out pin does not protect against unauthorized
usage. Only a locked padlock with the key stored in another
location can prevent unauthorized use of the grass shear.
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