Homelite HOMCS10VNM User Manual - Page 14

OPERATION DANGER: Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric sources. If bar and chain jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BAR OR CHAIN! THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the pruning saw by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the bar and chain from the line or cord. Contact with the bar, chain, other conductive parts of the pruning saw, or live electric cords or lines will result in death by electrocution, electric shock, or serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Head protection should be worn when making cuts overhead. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Never cut a log or limb that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar. Only properly trained professionals should perform these cuts. Performing these types of cuts can cause an accident and result in death or serious personal injury. NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the following purposes: n Basic limbing and pruning. CHARGING THE TOOL See Figure 5.  Make sure the switch trigger is locked out in the off position.  Insert the charging cable into the product as shown.  Connect the power adapter to an outlet providing normal household voltage, 120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.  When the tool is charging, the LED will turn red.  Do not place tool in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will charge best at normal room temperature.  If the LED does not turn on after connecting to a power supply, check connections. If all connections are secure, remove from power supply and recheck after one hour.  After charging is complete, the LED will turn green.  If LED does not turn to green after three hours, an error has occurred. If all connections are secure, remove from power supply and recheck after one hour.  Disconnect the power adaptor from the outlet once the tool is fully charged and ready for use.  Disconnect the charging cable from the tool. WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked with hands free of the lock-out button when not in use. WARNING: Do not use charger outdoors or expose to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock. Page 10 - English