User manual MTD SILVER EAGLE 2012

[. . . ] €¢ You can locate the model number on the unit. a sample model plate is explained below. For future reference, please copy the model number and the serial number of the equipment in the space below. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department. [. . . ] Inspect all extension cords and the unit power connection periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Also inspect the connections for damage. Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear. Never operate your unit in damp or wet conditions. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. €¢ Store the unit in a dry area, locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage, and stored in a high place out of the reach of children. €¢ Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never operate the trimmer without the safety guard in place. Place the safety guard on the trimmer, at the base of the cutting blade (Fig. Align the screw holes in the guard with the holes in the trimmer (Fig. Insert a screw on each end of the safety guard, using a Phillips screwdriver. 2 CHARGING THE BATTERY (SILVER EAGLE 2012B only) The battery for this unit has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore you should charge the battery for at least 8 hours before using. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (trimming followed by recharging) for batteries to be fully charged. Slide the battery along this channel until the battery and latch snap into place. Make sure the battery is secured in the unit before beginning operation. [. . . ] WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. The EPA Certified RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery contained in our product indicates that Troy-Bilt is voluntarily participating in an industry program to collect and recycle these batteries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States and Canada. The RBRC® program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or municipal waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. [. . . ]