15 ENGLISH
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched o and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Failure to switch o and remove the battery cartridge may
result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
CAUTION: Always switch o the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION: Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge rmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge rmly may cause them to slip o your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
► Fig.3: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION: Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION: Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system.
This system automatically cuts o power to the motor to
extend tool and battery life. The tool will automatically
stop during operation and the indicator lamps light up if
the tool is placed under one of the following conditions:
► Fig.4: 1. Indicator lamps
Indicator lamps Protection
status
Color
Lighted O
Blinking
Green
Overload
Red
Overheat
Red
Over-
discharge
Overload protection
If the tool gets into one of the following situation, the
tool automatically stops and the indicator lamp starts
blinking in green:
— The tool or battery is overloaded by entangled
weeds or other debris.
— The cutting tool is locked.
— The main power button is turned on while the
switch trigger is being pulled.
In this situation, release the switch trigger and remove
entangled weeds or debris if necessary. After that, pull
the switch trigger again to resume.
CAUTION:
If you need to remove the entangled
weeds on the tool or release the locked cutting tool,
be sure to turn the tool o before you start.
Overheat protection for tool or battery
When the tool or battery cartridge is overheated, the
tool stops automatically and the indicator lamp lights
up in red. Let the tool and/or battery cool down before
turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. The indicator lamp starts blinking in red.
If the tool does not operate even when the switches are oper-
ated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it.
Indicating the remaining battery capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
► Fig.5: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
Indicator lamps Remaining
capacity
Lighted O Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may dier slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The rst (far left) indicator lamp will brink
when the battery protection system works.