sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid. 
WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of thebattery pack breaksor cracks, return to a service center for recycling.
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK WARNING: Make certain the
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK: Insert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard (figure 2). Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into
position.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK: Depress the battery release button in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool (figure 2).
OPERATION
SWITCH
To turnthe unit “ON”, slide the lock off button, shown in figure 3, backward and squeeze the trigger switch. Once the unit is running, you may release the lock off button. In order to keep the unit running you must continue to squeeze the trigger.To turnthe unit “OFF”, release the trigger.
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch in the ON position.
TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
1. WORKING POSITION – Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles, non- skid footwear when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in both hands and turn the unit ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in the illustrations in this manual, with one hand on the switch handle and one hand on the bail handle. (figure 4) Never hold the unit by the blade guard.
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