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FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and the battery cartridge is removed before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridgemayresultinseriouspersonalinjury
from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
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2
3
►1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
• Hold the tool and the battery cartridge rmly
when installing or removing battery car-
tridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridgermlymaycausethemtoslipoffyour
hands and result in damage to the tool and
batterycartridgeandapersonalinjury.
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 acci-
dentallyfalloutofthetool,causinginjurytoyou
or someone around you.
• Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
NOTE:
• The tool does not work with only one battery
cartridge.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection sys-
tem. This system automatically cuts off power to the
motor to extend tool and battery life.
The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following con-
ditions. In some conditions, the indicators light up.
Overload protection
On Off Blinking
If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, the tool stops automatically, and
indica-
tors blink. In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the
application that caused the tool to become overloaded.
Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
On Off Blinking
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and
, , and the battery indicator blink about
60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool down
before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops automatically.
If the product does not operate even when the switches are operated,
remove the batteries from the tool and charge the batteries.
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
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2
►1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button