Maintenance - Yardworks Grass trimmer/edger Owner's Manual

Maintenance

WARNING
To avoid risk of fire, electric shock, or electrocution:
• Do not use a damp cloth or detergent on the battery or battery charger .
• Always remove the battery pack before cleaning, inspecting, or performing any maintenance on the grass trimmer.
Battery Pack
• Store the battery pack fully charged.
• Recharge the battery pack anytime you notice there is less power. Never let the battery pack become completely discharged.
• Never recharge a battery pack that is already fully charged. Overcharging shortens the battery life.
• Always recharge at a temperature of 14 to 113˚F (-10 to 45˚C). If the battery pack is hot, let it cool down before recharging.
• After charging, the battery pack may be stored in the charger as long as the charger is not plugged in.
Cutting Line
• Replace the cutting line only with nylon monofilament .065" (1.65 mm) line, or with pre-wound replacement spools.(See The
Cutting Line).
• Always wind the line in the same direction as the arrow on the spool.
Cleaning
1. Wipe the outside of the grass trimmer with a dry, soft cloth. Do not hose down or wash with water.
2. Scrape the guard and spool area to remove dried clippings and mud.
3. Brush or blow dust, debris, and grass clippings out ofthe air vents. Keep them free of obstruction.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components. Certain household cleaners may
cause damage and may also cause a shock hazard.
Lubrication
No lubrication is needed.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this grass trimmer battery pack:
Cadmium, a toxic material.
WARNING
All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before disposing
of damaged or worn out nickel-cadmium battery packs, contact your local waste disposal agency for information and specific
instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal centre, certified for cadmium disposal.
WARNING
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dispose of it and replace with a
new battery pack. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT! To avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid
damage to the environment:
• Cover the battery's terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components.
• DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in the eyes or on skin, and do
not swallow it.
• DO NOT place these batteries in your regular household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT place them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal centre.
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