4
www.neutonpower.com
•
Never operate the Trimmer in the rain.
•
Do not operate the Trimmer on a ladder or on a scaffold
•
Watch out for traffic when operating near roadways.
•
Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the Trimmer when you are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs, or
alcohol.
•
If the Trimmer vibrates abnormally, stop the motor, remove the Battery Pack, and inspect the tool for any damage. Check for alignment
of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation.
Repair the
damage before restarting and operating the Trimmer.
Note:
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
•
Do not operate the Trimmer if it does not start normally or stop normally with the ON/OFF Switch.
•
Never use the Trimmer with a damaged or missing Guard.
Handling the Battery Pack Safely
•
Always charge the Battery Pack indoors, never charge it the rain or in wet conditions.
•
Use only the Charger provided to charge the Battery Pack. Use of a different Charger may cause a fire or explosion.
•
Never attempt to alter or open the Battery Pack or Charger. There are no customer serviceable parts inside. Use normal household
voltage (110 volts) when charging the Battery Pack. Plug the Charger Power Supply directly into the electrical outlet.
•
Exercise care in handling the Battery Pack in order not to short-circuit it with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys.
When short-circuited, the Battery Pack or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
•
Never dispose of the Battery Pack in a fire, as the Battery Pack may explode. Never open or mutilate the Battery Pack; released electrolyte
is corrosive and will cause damage to eyes, skin, or clothes. Battery Pack electrolyte is toxic if swallowed or if you inhale the fumes.
•
A small leakage of liquid from the Battery Pack may occur under extreme usage, charging, or temperature conditions. This does
not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this leakage gets on your skin, wash quickly with soap and water and
neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or vinegar. If the Battery Pack liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water
for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
•
Please dispose of your used Battery Packs responsibly by recycling them, never throw away used Battery Packs in your household
trash. Call your local Solid Waste Management District or your local waste handler to locate the collection site nearest you. Some
collection sites recycle Battery Packs year-round; others collect them periodically.
You can also visit the Web site of Earth 911 for more information [www.earth911.org]. Once there, click the Municipal HHW link under
Hazardous Household Waste, and enter your zip code. The site lists recycling centers located near you. You can also visit our website
www.neutonpower.com
and click on “Customer Service” to find distribution centers across the country that will accept your Battery Pack
for 100% recycling of the plastic, nickel and cadmium.
To learn more about hazardous waste recycling, visit the Web site for the Environmental Protection Agency [www.epa.gov].
No list of Warnings and Cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur not covered by this manual, the operator must apply common sense
and operate the NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer in a safe manner. Visit our website at
www.neutonpower.com
or call Toll
Free:
1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661)
for assistance.
Chapter 2: Unpacking the Hedge Trimmer and Charging the Battery Pack
Carton Contents:
-
NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge Trimmer (fully assembled) w/Blades Cover
-
Battery Pack and Charger
-
Safety and Operating Instructions
Unpacking:
1. Carefully remove the Trimmer, Battery Pack, Charger, and the
Safety and Operating Instructions
from the Shipping Carton. Make sure that
all items listed in the Carton Contents are included.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or missing parts, call
Toll Free:
1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661)
for assistance.
NOTE:
Do not discard the Shipping Carton and packaging material until you are fully satisfied with your new NEUTON Battery-Powered 22" Hedge
Trimmer.
