OPERATION
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate unit until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
BATTERY PACK
The battery pack for your tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it overnight prior to use. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (trimming followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK
See Figure 2.
•Charge battery pack only with the charging assembly provided.
•Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
•Connect charging assembly to power supply.
•Place battery pack in charging assembly. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in charging assembly. See Figure 2.
•Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging assembly. When properly connected, red light on charging stand will turn on.
NOTE: During the two year warranty period, if the charge indicator light (LED) fails to come on or goes out while charging battery pack, return charging assembly and battery pack to your nearest Authorized Homelite Service Center for repair or replacing.
•After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack. NOTE: If battery pack is completely discharged, 6 hours or longer of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.
•When battery pack has been charged, disconnect charging assembly from power supply and remove the battery pack. This practice will increase battery life.
•The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
•DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
BATTERY
PACK
CHARGING
ASSEMBLY
RED
LIGHT (LED)
Fig. 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES
When using your grass shear continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approxi- mately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your grass shear causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circum- stances. Refer to “CHARGING BATTERY PACK” for normal recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circum- stances, return both the battery pack and charger assembly to your nearest Authorized Homelite Ser- vice Center for electrical check.
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