Sealed Lead-Acid Battery - Craftsman 240.74802 Instruction Manual

BLADE CLEANING - After you have
finished trimming, you may find that dirt
and vegetation have accumulated on
the blades_Use a dry scrub brush to
clean debris off of blades. A
penetrating oil spray can be used to
soften hard deposits. Turn too! "ON" to
help dislodge any deposits.
WARNING: To prevent injury, keep
hands away from the trigger during
cleaning of blades.
BLADE LUBRICATION - After using
the unit in wet conditions, wipe the
blades with a cloth and allow to them
dry. Then, with a rag, apply a thin film of
engine oil to the top and bottom of
blades. DO NOT over oil Turn the unit
ON for a few seconds to work lubricant
between the blades
LUBRICATION - Aside from blade
lubrication, no periodic re-lubrication of
other Hedge Trimmer parts is required.
CLEANING OF PLASTIC PARTS-
Use only a dry brush or a cloth with
warm water and mild soap to clean
plastic parts. Many household cleaners
contain chemicals, which could damage
the plastic. Never use gasoline,
turpentine, paint thinner or similar fluids.
Never spray-wash tool or immerse in
water. Water or liquid inside the tool
can cause serious damage to the unit..
CIRCUIT BREAKER -The unit is
equipped with a circuit breaker that will
protect from extreme overload to the
motor°To reset the breaker, push in the
red button on left side of trimmer
housing.
DROPPINGTHE UNIT - If you drop the
unit, carefully inspect it for any damage
before using it again_
TEMPERATURE - Temperature
extremes limit the useful life of the
battery,.The best storage place is one
that is cool and dry. Store the tool
away from direct sunlight, heating
pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store
where temperatures go below +40 F or
above +120 F.
PREVENTINGCORROSION -
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain compounds that greatly
accelerate the corrosion of metal& Do
not store the appliance on or adjacent
to fertilizers or chemicals
REPLACEMENT PARTS- For
optimum cutting results and the
assurance of top performance, it is
recommended that only Sears
Craftsman replacementblades be
used.
WARNING: Use only Craftsman
accessories and replacement parts
available from Sears. Use of non-
Craftsman accessories could be
hazardou& Call 1-800-366-PARTo
BATTERY RECYCLING- To
preserve natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of this product's
SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY
properly° Local, state and federal laws
may prohibit disposal of sealed lead-
acid batteries in ordinary trash.
Consult your local waste authority or
Sears store for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal
options.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT- To
replace battery, open the door on the
bottom of the trimmer by pressing the
locking tab, then sliding the door
backwards. Once the door is removed
examine the wire configuration and
polarity direction prior to disconnecting.
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