Homelite UT44175 Manual Del Operador página 14

BATTERY PACKS
This product is equipped with a nickel-cadmium recharge-
able battery pack. Length of service from each charging will
depend on the type of work you are doing.
The battery pack in this product has been designed to provide
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, it will
eventually wear out.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest
removing the product from the charger once it is fully charged
and ready for use.
NOTE: The internal battery pack is not intended to be
replaced.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING
See Figure 7.
 Stop the motor.
 Slide bottom cover latch to the right
and disable motor.
 Remove the screws securing motor housing cover, then
remove cover.
 Lift battery pack 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 pack for
disposal.
MAINTENANCE
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of
batteries properly.
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
to unlock cover
these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.
STORING THE SHRUBBER
See Figure 8.
 Clean all foreign material from the shrubber. Store indoors
in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
 Always place the scabbard 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.
 Remove the blades and store them in a separate location
out of the reach of children to avoid unauthorized use of
the shrubber.
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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: