Black & Decker MTC220 Instruction Manual - Page 7

b. Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns power off when you turn out the lights. c. Move charger and battery pack to a location where the surrounding air temperature is approximately 60°F - 80°F (16° - 27°C). d. If charging problems persist, take the tool, battery pack and charger to your local service center. 4. The battery pack should be recharged when it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done previously. DO NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack. 5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean. 6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid. WARNING: Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks, return to a service center for recycling. Installing and Removing the Battery Pack WARNING: Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to prevent switch actuation before removing or 2 installing battery. To install battery pack: Insert battery pack into tool until fully seated and an audible click is heard (figure 2). To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release button in the back of the battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool. ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED (NOT SUPPLIED): - Phillips Screwdriver installing the guard- FIgure 3 WARNING: remove the battery before Attempting to attach the guard, edge guide or handle. NEVER OPERATE TOOL WITHOUT GUARD FIRMLY IN PLACE. The guard must always be on the tool to protect 3b the user. • Turn the trimmer upside down so that you are looking down at the spool d c cap (a). • Turn the guard (b) upside down and slide it onto the e motor housing (c). Make sure the tabs (d) on the guard engage the ribs (e) on the motor housing as shown. a • Continue to slide the guard on until you hear it "snap" into place. 4 • Using a phillips screw- driver, insert the guard screw as shown in figure 4 to complete the guard assembly. • Once the guard is installed, remove the covering from the line cut-off blade, located on the edge of the guard. 7