Homelite UT44172 Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling, STORing the Grass shear

MAINTENANCE

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

See Figure 6.

Stop the motor.

Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.

Remove the screws securing motor housing cover, then remove cover.

Lift batteries from motor housing enough to expose leads and battery terminals.

Using wire cutters with rubber coated or insulated handles, clip the battery leads and remove the battery for disposal.

Remove padlock or lock-out pin from switch trigger hole.

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries ­properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in

ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

STORing the Grass shear

See Figure 7.

Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch trigger hole.

NOTE: Only a locked padlock with the key stored in an- other location can prevent unauthorized use of the grass shear.

Clean all foreign material from the grass shear. Store indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Always place the sheath on the cutting blades before transporting or storing the unit.

Store the product where the temperature is below 80°F.

Store the product in a “discharged” condition.

NOTE: The lock-out pin does not protect against unauthorized usage. Only a locked padlock with the key stored in another location can prevent unauthorized use of the grass shear.

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