Troy-Bilt CORE TB4200 Operator's Manual page 4

DISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN-OUT BATTERIES
WARNING:
corrosive material is used in this unit's battery:
LITHIUM-ION, a toxic material.
WARNING:
environment, contact your local waste disposal agency for
specific instructions before disposing of damaged or worn-
out lithium-ion batteries. Take batteries to a local recycling
and/or disposal center, certified for lithium-ion battery
disposal.
WARNING:
batteries, even if there isn't leakage. Replace damaged or
worn-out batteries with new batteries. DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR BATTERIES! Repair attempts may result in
severe personal injury, due to explosion or electrical shock.
To avoid personal injury and damage to the environment:
• Do not attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery
components. Do not open or mutilate the battery. If a leak
develops, released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. Do not get
the solution in your eyes or on your skin, and do not swallow it.
• Do not dispose of the battery in the regular household trash.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
• Do not dispose of the battery where it will become part of any
waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Cover the battery terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• Dispose of the battery according to local, state and federal
regulations.
• Dispose of the battery promptly.
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requirements in the U.S. and Canada, including
compliance with extensive state, provincial and
federal regulations, such as the Mercury-
Containing and Rechargeable Battery Act (The
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Call2Recycle Battery Seal, you can feel confident knowing that your
battery or product can be safely and responsibly recycled.
About Call2Recycle
Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted more than 75 million pounds
of rechargeable batteries from local landfills and established a
network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. More than 200 battery
and/or product manufacturers, Call2Recycle Industry Stewards, have
united to ensure that batteries are responsibly recycled when they
reach their end of life and fund the program that is operated by
Call2Recycle, Inc., a 501(c)4 nonprofit public service organization.
To locate the nearest recycling center, please call 1-800-822-8837.
The following toxic and
To prevent contamination of the
Do not use broken or cracked
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WHILE OPERATING
WARNING:
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions.
Store the unit indoors.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet current ANSI / ISEA
Z87.1 standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust
mask if the operation is dusty.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long sleeve shirt. Do
not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pants, sandals or go
barefoot. Secure hair above shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended purpose.
• Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. Take
extra care when working on stairs, steep slopes or inclines. To
avoid serious injury, do not operate the unit while on a ladder or
a roof.
• Keep hair, face, hands, feet and all other body parts away from
moving parts and openings. Do not touch or try to stop moving
parts.
• Do not touch the motor or heat sink. These parts get extremely
hot from operation, even after the unit is turned off.
• Do not operate the unit faster than the speed needed to do the
job. Do not run the unit at high speed when not in use.
• Do not force the unit. It will do a better, safer job when used at
the intended rate.
• Always stop the unit when operation is delayed or when walking
from one location to another.
• Before setting the unit down, always make sure the motor is off
and all moving parts have stopped.
• Avoid starting the unit unintentionally. Make sure the throttle
lockout is in the locked position before installing or removing the
battery. Never carry the unit with fingers on the throttle control.
• Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use.
• Do not use the unit if the throttle lockout and throttle control do
not start and stop the unit.
• If the unit strikes or becomes entangled with a foreign object,
stop the motor immediately, remove the battery and check for
damage. If damaged, do not restart or operate the unit until it is
repaired. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.
• Use only original equipment manufacturer (OEM) replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your
authorized service dealer. Use of any other parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit,
and void the warranty.
• Keep the unit clean. Stop the motor, remove the battery and
allow the unit to cool. Carefully remove vegetation and other
debris that could block moving parts.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
battery and allow the unit to cool. Inspect the unit for the cause of
the vibration. Vibration is generally an indicator of trouble.
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