Homelite UT44170 Operator's Manual page 14

bATTERy PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECyCLING
 Stop the motor.
 Install padlock (not included) into switch trigger slot. Keep
both hands away from switch.
 Hold one wheel while turning other wheel counterclockwise
to remove wheel.
 Remove wheel and remaining attached wheel and axle.
 Remove the screws securing motor housing cover, then
remove cover.
 Lift batteries from motor housing enough to expose leads
and battery terminals.
 Disconnect the red lead from the battery by pulling apart
as shown.
 Disconnect the black lead from the battery by pulling
apart as shown.
NOTE: Be careful not to break battery leads when
disconnecting them.
 Remove the battery for disposal.
 Remove padlock from switch trigger slot.
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.
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. 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.
MAINTENANCE
bATTERIES
This product is equipped with a nickel-cadmium rechargeable
battery. Length of service from each charging will depend
on the type of work you are doing.
The battery in this product has been designed to provide
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.
STORING ThE GRASS ShEAR/ShRUbbER
See Figure 10.
 Install padlock (not included) into switch trigger slot.
 Clean all foreign material from the grass shear/shrubber.
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 or scabbard 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.
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scabbard
Fig. 10