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Use and Maintenance Manual – Original
Instructions Rev.: 00, Date 19/03/2021
5.1.1 Precautions for the use
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Rinse the tool by means of a clean and dry cloth. Do not use any petrol or solvents.
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To rinse the tool, do not use abrasive degreasers or products containing solvents.
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For a proper tool operation follow the instructions. In case of damage do not use the tool, the battery (13) and its
charger (16).
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Do not use the tool when it does not work properly.
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Always remove the battery (13) before any operation of adjustment or parts replacement or before storing it at the end
of the work session. This allows to reduce the residual risks due to an involuntary tool activation.
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The tool must be operated following the instructions and the way of use indicated in this manual, taking into consider-
ation the environment and the kind of work to carry out. It is recommended not to use the tool in case of poor psycho-
physical skills or in situations which are different from the indicated ones, as it could be very dangerous.
5.2 Use of the hooks
The hooks supplied allow to catch the branch from which the berries will fall.
To carry out the harvesting operation, enter the plant with the hook and carefully place the hooks on the branch to shake.
Tension the branch by pulling or pushing it softly, then press the trigger (5).
If the pre-set shaking frequency and the hooks position on the branch are the right ones to make the berries fall down,
release the trigger (5) and repeat the operation on another branch.
If only a small quantity of berries or also unripe ones fall down, the pre-set speed and the hooks position are wrong.
IMPORTANT!
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Excessive speed can make also unripe berries fall down, while scarce speed does not make any berry detach
from the branch.
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To place the hooks very close to the berries could damage these fruits.
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To place the hooks on the branch too far from the berries does not make them detach from the branch.
5.3 Stopping and storing the tool
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Switch the tool off and remove the battery (13).
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Recharge the batteries (13) before putting them into the carrying case.
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Clean the tool and put it into its case with its components.
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Store the tool in a dry place.
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For long periods of inactivity recharge the batteries (13) not later than every 3 months.
5.4 Troubleshooting
WARNING!
All special maintenance operations shall be carried out only by well-trained personnel.
FAULT
CAUSE
REMEDY
The tool does not
work.
Flat battery (13).
Recharge the battery (13).
The battery (13) is not connected.
Check the proper connection of the battery (13) to the tool.
Possible electronic or
mechanical problem.
Take to tool to an Authorized Service Point.
The tool cannot be
operated.
The system has not been calibrated.
Switch the tool off and then on again calibrating the sy-
stem (see par.4.1).
The hook detaches
from the pole.
Loose fixing screw.
Tighten the screw.
Temporary tool stop-
ping while working
Motor overheating Exceeded maxi-
mum current limit.
Remove the tool from the plant, wait for its automatic un-
locking and start it again.
The tool is not
powerful enough.
Almost flat battery (13)
Recharge the battery (13).
The battery does not
get completely char-
ged
Degraded battery (13).
Replace the battery (13).
Faulty battery charger (16).
Replace the battery charger (16).
Inadequate battery charger (16).
Check whether the battery charger (16) is the one supplied
with the product.
WARNING!
Neglecting the instructions in the manual could cause damage or injury.
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