Maintenance - Craftsman 138.99017 Operator's Manual

_,WARNING:
When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use of any other
parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
,_,WARNING:
Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.
_IkWARNING:
To avoid serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from
the product before inspecting, cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust,
oil, grease, etc.
_,WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake
fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with
plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken
or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
Replacement parts should only be installed by quali-
fied repair personnel.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND 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. 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.
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
Always place the scabbard on the blade before
storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use
caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade.
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before
storing. Store the hedge trimmer indoors in a dry
place_hat is inaccesslele to children. Keep away
from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.
LUBRICATING THE BLADE
See Figure 7, page ii.
,_, WARNING:
Always allow the blades of the
hedge trimmer to come to a stop and remove
the battery pack before lubricating. Failure to
do so could result in accidental starting causing
possible serious personal injury.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate
the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.
• Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
• Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light
weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
NOTE: If you will be using the hedge trimmer for
an extended time, it is advisable to oil the blade
periodically.
• Stop the hedge trimmer.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
• Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.
CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
• Remove the battery pack.
• Slide the scabbard over the blade.
• Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge
trimmer, using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTE: 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.
• Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small
vacuum cleaner brush to clear dust or debris from
the air vents on the motor housing.
STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
See Figure 8, page ii.
• Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing.
Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away
from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.
• Always place the scabbard on the cutting blades
before storing.
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