Craftsman 71.74291 - Manual (Page 4)

See instructions on how to attach line
guard in the Operation section of the
line trimmer manual. Failure to attach
the line guard may pose a risk of
injury, may cause motor damage and
will void the warranty.
USE A HARDHAT - Always wear a
hardhat when cutting branches over­
head with the pole saw to reduce the
risk of injury from falling branches.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
WARNING printed in the various tool
attachment manuals.
To reduce risk when handling the
battery:
DO NOT dispose of the battery in a
fire. The cells may explode. Check
with local code for possible special
disposal instructions.
DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
Released electrolyte is corrosive and
may cause damage to the eyes or
skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
EXERCISE CARE in handling
batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets and keys. The
battery or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
To reduce risk when using charger:
DO NOT use charger outdoors or in
wet conditions; use inside only.
DO NOT charge the unit when the
temperature is below +40 F or above
+120 F. It may lessen the service life
of the battery.
This unit and its charger are designed
to work together.
DO NOT charge the
battery with any other charger and DO
NOT use this charger with any other
yard tool or battery.
The charger is designed to operate on
120 volts. DO NOT attempt to use it at
any other voltage.
Store these instructions by folding in
half and sliding into the slot in the back
of the wall charging rack.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION
CHARGE BATTERY PRIOR TO
USE - The battery does not come
fully charged when purchased. Before
using the unit, the battery must be
charged. Before charging the battery,
read safety and charging instructions.
PROPER RUN TIME AND
PERFORMANCE
can only be
obtained with a fully charged battery.
CHARGE TIME - Charging for
approximately 1 hour is sufficient to
replenish the battery to a full charge.
Initial use, long periods of inactivity, or
storage at extreme temperatures may
require extended charge time.
WALL CHARGE BRACKET - Before
charging the unit, make sure the
charge bracket is securely attached to
the wall; attach with screws to a wall
stud. The use of wall board anchors is
NOT recommended.
To Charge Battery:
1. Plug the charger into a 120 Volt AC
outlet.
2. Place the Power Handle with
battery attached into the wall charge
bracket. It is not necessary to remove
the tool attachment when charging the
battery, (see figure 1)
Figure 1