Full Product Manual

MAINTENANCE
Fig. 26 Fig. 27
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
■ Store the battery pack fully charged.
■ Charge the battery pack whenever there is a noticeable reduction in the trimming performance.
Do not allow the battery pack to become completely discharged.
■ Once the battery pack is fully charged, remove the battery from the charger and disconnect the
charger from the outlet.
■ Do not store the battery pack on the tool or on the charger.
■ Charge the battery at a temperature between 40°F (4°C) and 100°F (38°C). If the battery pack
is hot, allow it to cool down before charging.
Storing the battery for 30 days or longer:
If the lithium-ion battery is being stored for 30 days or longer, store the battery pack in a location
where the temperature does not exceed 80°F (26°C) and is free of moisture.
- Store the battery pack in a 30%-50% charged condition.
- Fully charge the battery back every six months.
- The exterior part of the battery pack may be cleaned with a cloth or soft non-metallic brush.
CHARGER MAINTENANCE
■ Keep the charger clean and clear of debris. Do not allow foreign material into the recessed
cavity or on the contacts. Wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents, water, or place in wet
conditions.
■ Always unplug the charger when the battery pack is not installed on the charger.
■ Keep the charger stored at normal room temperature. Do not store it in excessive heat. Do not
use in direct sunlight.
■ Disconnect the charger from the AC power outlet when not in use and once the battery has
reached a full charge.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT (See Figs. 26-29)
■ Stop the engine and remove the battery pack.
■ Hold the main spool cover. Using the index finger and thumb firmly squeeze the locking tabs on
the trimmer head housing. Then remove the spool cover together with the spool (Fig. 26).
■ Remove the empty spool from the spool cover (Fig. 27).
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the trimmer head housing from the drive shaft.
Locking tabs
on the trimmer
head housing
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