BAG Care, Battery Maintenance | Simplicity 6/25, 8/25 manual

and clean out if required. Always shut engine off and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug before reaching into the housing to clear material.

For stubborn debris, the vacuum nozzle housing can be removed from the unit following the steps in the hammer service section of this manual, and hosed out with a gar- den hose.

Inspect Vacuum Hose (Optional)

Repetitive use may result in a build-up of debris on the inner walls of the flexible vacuum hose. If this occurs, remove the hose from the unit, and rinse out with a gar- den hose. Allow the hose to dry before reusing. Inspect the hose for any sticks or small branches that may have become lodged inside, and remove.

BAG CARE

The discharge bag is designed to allow air to pass freely through the material, while safely retaining discharged material from the chipper and shredding chamber. -Use of the Chipper Vacuum in extremely dusty or dry condi- tions may cause a build-up of fine debris on the bag fab- ric, reducing the air flow and the efficiency of the vacu- um action. If this occurs, remove the bag from the unit and turn it inside out, and brush or vacuum it clean. If you have purchased the hose kit accessory, you can use the hose kit to vacuum the bag clean.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

(Electric Start Units Only)

Checking Battery Fluid Level

Check the battery fluid periodically to make sure that the fluid level is maintained at the “full” mark. Allowing the

AWARNING

When removing or installing battery cables, dis- connect the negative cable FIRST, and reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive termi- nal can be shorted to the frame by a tool, creating a dangerous spark that can ignite fuel vapors or escaping hydrogen from the battery.

Normal Care

fluid levels to run down below full may result in erratic starting performance, or inability of the battery to provide adequate power to operate the starter motor.

To check battery fluid:

1.Remove the top cover.

2.Remove battery filler cap. Battery fluid must be even with split ring “full” mark. If necessary, add distilled water to bring fluid level up to full level.

3.Reinstall battery filler cao

Checking/Cleaning Battery Cables

1.Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative cable first.

2.Clean the batterv terminals and cable clamos with a wire brush and battery post terminal cleaner.

3.Reconnect cables, positive cable first.

4.Coat cables and clamps with grease, petroleum jelly, or a protective aerosol spray coating designed to provide a protective barrier on electrical connections.

AWARNING

Lead-Acid batteries contain sulphuric acid, a high- ly corrosive liquid that can cause severe chemical burns if allowed to come into contact with skin, or blindness if allowed to contact your eyes. Always wear eye goggles and protective gloves when han- dling or servicing the battery.

Lead-acid batteries also produce hydrogen, a col- orless, highly explosive gas that can be easily ignit- ed by a single spark. Always disconnect the nega- tive cable first and reconnect it last to prevent a spark from occurring if a tool accidentally contacts the positive terminal and any part of the machine frame at the same time.

Never smoke or allow ignition sources to be near- by while servicing the battery.

Never attempt to charge a discharged battery with- out first checking the fluid level and making sure

the fluid is to the full level.

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