Energizer EZ40VTDE40N User Manual page 15

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, verify that the blade and all moving parts have
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come to a complete stop. Remove the battery when making any adjustments or when any
of the four wheels must be lifted off the ground.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.
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In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, and debris build-up.
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Check the blade and motor mounting bolts for proper tightness frequently. Visually inspect
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blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, or worn).
For best and safest performance, maintain the mower with care. Keep the mower blade
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sharp and clean. Mower blades are sharp, and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment is in safe
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working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check them regularly for proper operation.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the motor. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
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damage. Repair any damage before operating the mower.
The grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and
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damage, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. As a safety
precaution, check these components frequently, and immediately replace any parts that
show signs of wear, or that are cracked or broken. Use original equipment manufacturer's
parts only.
When it is not in use, store the mower indoors in a dry area, and out of the reach of children.
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d. Transport
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by
a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking.
6. RECYCLING AND DISPOSING
When you decide to get rid of the machine, make sure to follow the local regulation.
The batteries used in this mower's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive
material: LITHIUM-ION.
WARNING
Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent contamination of
the environment. Before disposing of damaged or worn out Lithium-Ion battery packs, contact
your local waste disposal agency for information and specific instructions. Take the battery to a
local recycling and/or disposal centre that are certified for disposal. If the battery pack cracks
or breaks, whether it leaks or not, do not recharge it and do not use it. Dispose of it and replace
it with a new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT!
Follow these instructions in order to avoid injury and the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock,
and to avoid damage to the environment:
Cover the battery's terminals with heavy- duty adhesive tape.
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Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the components of the battery pack.
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Do not attempt to open the battery pack.
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If a leak develops, the electrolytes that are released are corrosive and toxic. Do not get the
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solution in the eyes or on the skin, and do not swallow it.
Do not place batteries in regular household trash.
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DO NOT incinerate batteries.
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DO NOT place batteries where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid
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waste stream.
Package materials are recyclables. Please, throw them away on the appropriate trash can.