MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this unit or create or mount any accessory not specifically recom- mended in this manual for use with this string trimmer. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be performed by a Homelite Authorized Service Center. For the repair center nearest you, call
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY PACK
CLEANING THE STRING TRIMMER
WARNING:
Battery units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack and take extra precautions and care when performing maintenance, cleaning or servicing the unit.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the unit.
• | Remove the battery pack. |
• | Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild |
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To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. This product contains
detergent. |
• Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic |
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by |
certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and |
by solvents such as kerosene. |
• Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any |
moisture with a soft dry cloth. |
Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. For more information on battery pack recycling call
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING
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. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts, as short circuit can result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
WARNING:
Examine string trimmer frequently to assure all parts are unbroken and securely attached. Make sure all screws and fasteners are securely tight- ened to prevent the risk of serious personal injury.
• | Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small |
| vacuum cleaner brush to clean the air vents on the |
| battery pack housing and motor housing. |
• | Keep the air vents free of obstructions. |
STORING THE STRING TRIMMER
•Clean the string trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the string trimmer in a dry,
•Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above or below normal room tem- perature will shorten battery pack life.
•Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for battery pack to cool and charge immedi- ately.
•All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your unit for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery pack life.
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