MTD YARD MACHINES 599 - Manual (Page 5)

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PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed to assure maximum safety and
optimum performance. Read this manual before assem-
bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
1. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in this
manual before/during operation of this trimmer.
2. To Reduce Risk of Injury to Persons, Remove Battery
Pack When Not in Use.
3. Risk of eye injury. Use Safety glassed or similar eye
protection.
4. To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate
without guards in place.
5. INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing, cord
or plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the
switch does not turn the unit off properly. Never use
unit if cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or
unit itself is not working as it should or has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water.
Never operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air
openings free of debris that may reduce air flow.
Replace damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or
damaged in any way.
6. DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by
cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord
clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not
pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door
on cord.
7. NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-
ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service
information, contact the Yard Machines Product
Service Department listed on the back cover of this
User Manual.
8. RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or
other suitable eye protection when operating your
trimmer. Edging increases the risk of injury caused by
flying debris. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis-
tance.
9. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY from rotating line.
Do not operate without guard attached.
10. DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot.
11. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially chil-
dren and pets away from the area of operation. Turn
off unit immediately if you are approached. Never
allow children to operate the appliance to be used as
a toy or to run unattended at any time.
12. AVOID A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Do not
use in the presence of flammable liquids or gases,
smoking or burning materials to avoid creating a fire
or explosion. Never operate the trimmer in wet or
damp conditions or around swimming pools, hot tub,
etc. Do not use in rain. Do not handle plug, cord or
appliance with wet hands.
13. USE APPLIANCE CORRECTLY - Use this appliance
only for its intended use as described in this manual.
DO NOT SWEEP WITH TRIMMER - Sweeping refers
to tilting stringhead to sweep away debris from walk-
ways, etc. Your trimmer is a powerful tool and small
stones or other such debris may be hurled 50 feet or
more, causing injury or damage to nearby property
such as automobiles, homes and windows. Inspect
area before starting the appliance to remove debris
and other objects that can cause damage during
operation.
14. DO NOT USE ACCESSORIES or attachments except
as recommended and provided by Yard Machines. Do
not use any type of wire or metal cutting line.
15. DO NOT OVERREACH - Keep firm footing and bal-
ance at all times.
16. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry
trimmer with your finger on the switch.
17. DISCONNECT trimmer from battery pack when not in
use and before servicing stringhead.
18. STORE idle trimmer indoors. Appliance should be
stored in a dry, high or locked up place - out of the
reach of children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER
1. This manual contains important safety and operating
instruction for battery charger.
2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on (1) battery charger, (2) battery,
and (3) products using battery.
3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
4. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk
of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
5. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,
pull by the plug rather than the cord when disconnect-
ing charger.
6. An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If
an extension cord must be used, make sure:
a. that the pins on the plug of the extension cord are
the same number, size, and shape as those of the
plug on the charger;
b. that the extension cord is properly wired and in
good electrical conditions; and
c. that the wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified in the table below.
7. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug.
Replace immediately.
8. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way;
take it to an Authorized Service Center
9. Do not disassemble charger; take it to an Authorized
Service Center when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
10. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from
outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING
CHARGER AND BATTERY
1. Do not charge battery when temperature is below 50˚
F (10˚ C) or above 104˚ F (40˚ C).
2. Never attempt to connect two chargers together.
3. The charger is designed to operate on standard
household electrical power. Do not attempt to use it
on any other voltage.
4. Do not insert foreign matter into the hole reserved for
the battery in charger stand.
5. Do not charge by means of an engine generator or DC
power source.
6. Do not disassemble the battery.
7. Do not store the tool and battery in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 104˚ F (40˚ C),
such as outside sheds or metal buildings in summer.
8. Do not incinerate the battery, even if it is severely
damaged or completely worn out. The battery may
explode in fire.
9. Battery leakage may occur under conditions of
extreme usage or temperature. If liquid comes in con-
tact with skin, wash quickly with soap and water, then
lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, wash
with a strong solution of boric acid and seek medical
attention immediately.
10. Do not short-circuit the battery.
11. Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.
12. The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a
low charge condition, therefore, you should charge it
prior to use.
DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED BATTERY
For safety and to preserve natural resources, please recy-
cle or dispose of properly. This Product Contains Nickel-
Cadmium Battery. Must Be Disposed Of Properly. Local,
state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of Nickel-
Cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local
waste authority for information regarding available recy-
cling and/or disposal options.
BATTERY PACK PREPARATION FOR
RECYCLING
EXPLANATION OF NOTE, WARNING, and
WARRANTY SYMBOL
1. A NOTE is used to convey additional information, or
highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step
instruction.
2. A WARNING identifies a procedure which, if not
undertaken or if improperly done, can result in a seri-
ous personal injury or damage to the unit and/or
both.
Ampere rating 0-2.0 2.1 - 3.4
(on face plate)
Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)
25’ 18 18
50’ 16 16
100’ 16 16
If any parts are miss-
ing, do not operate
tool until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover
the battery pack’s ter-
minals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not
attempt to destroy or disassemble the battery
pack or remove any of its components. Do not
touch both terminals with metal objects and
body parts, as short-circuit may result. Keep
away from children. Failure to comply with
these warnings could result in fire and/or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to dis-
assemble the battery
pack. Fire or injury may result.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
injury, charge only
Nickel-Cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burst, causing
injury.
WARNING: