Care And Maintenance - Craftsman 151.74580 Operator's Manual

When servicing, use only
WARNING!
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
Always wear eye
WARNING!
protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing
protection. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting
in possible serious injury.
To avoid serious personal
WARNING!
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the tool when cleaning or performing any
maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
Do not at any time let
WARNING!
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can
result in serious personal injury.
BATTERY PACK
■ Store the battery pack fully charged.
■ Recharge the battery pack whenever
there is a noticeable reduction in trimmer
performance. Do not allow the battery pack to
become completely discharged.
■ Do not recharge a battery pack that is
already fully charged. Overcharging shortens
battery life.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

16 ― English
■ Once the battery pack is fully charged,
remove the battery from the charger and
disconnect the charger from the outlet.
■ Do not store the battery pack on the tool or
in the charger.
■ Recharge the battery at a temperature
o
between 23
F and 122
is hot, allow it to cool down before recharging.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE
■ Keep the charger clean and clear of debris.
Do not allow foreign material to get into the
recessed cavity or onto the contacts. Wipe
the charger clean with a dry cloth. Do not
use solvents or water, and do not place the
charger in wet conditions.
■ Unplug the charger when there is no
battery pack in it.
■ Store the charger at normal room
temperature. Do not store it in excessive
heat. Do not use the charger in direct
sunlight.
CLEANING
Remove The Battery Pack.
■ Brush or blow dust and debris out of the air
vents using compressed air or a vacuum.
■ Keep the air vents free of obstructions,
sawdust, and wood chips. Do not spray,
wash, or immerse the air vents in water.
■ Wipe off the housing and the plastic
components using a moist, soft cloth.
■ Do not use strong solvents or detergents
on the plastic housing or plastic components.
Certain household cleaners may cause
damage, and may cause a shock hazard.
o
F. If the battery pack