1 Button
2 Battery cartridge
Battery converter
4 Remaining battery capacity
indication lamp for battery 1
5 Remaining battery capacity
indication lamp for battery 2
6 Button
7 Battery guard
8 Protrusion
9 Screws
10 Label
11 Battery converter symbol
12 Battery capacity display button
English
(Original instructions)
Explanation of general view
Applications
This battery converter uses two 18 V batteries, and can be used with 6 V battery-powered products.
Compatible battery: AP-183
CAUTION:
• Be sure to carefully read the product main unit instruction manual before use.
• This battery converter is designed exclusively for use with 18 V batteries. Do not use 14.4 V batteries.
• Install two 18 V batteries for use. This battery converter cannot be used with only one 18 V battery.
• Do not insert the battery converter into the charger. Charging is not possible in this case.
Removing or installing batteries and battery converter
CAUTION:
• Always switch off the tool before installing or removing of the battery cartridges.
• Firmly hold the battery converter and battery cartridges when replacing battery cartridges.
Failure to firmly hold the battery converter and battery cartridges may damage them or cause a serious injury.
• When replacing battery cartridges with the battery converter installed on the tool, firmly hold the battery cartridges
and the tool.
• Firmly hold the tool and battery converter when removing the battery converter.
Failure to firmly hold the tool and the battery converter may drop them and cause damage to them or a serious in
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jury.
Removing/installing the battery cartridges from/on the battery converter (Fig. 1)
1. To remove battery cartridge from the battery converter, slide it from the battery converter while sliding the button on
the front of the battery cartridge.
2. To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the battery converter and
slip it into place. Always 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. Install it fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it
may accidentally fall out of the battery converter, causing injury to you or someone around you.
Do not use force when installing the battery cartridge. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted
correctly.
Removing/installing the battery converter from/on the tool (Fig. 2)
1. To remove the battery converter, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the battery converter.
2. To install the battery converter, align the tongue on the battery converter with the groove in the tool and
slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If you can see the red in-
dicator on the upper side of the button, it is not locked completely. Install it fully until the red indicator can-
not be seen. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you.
Do not use force when installing the battery converter. If the battery converter does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
CAUTION:
• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when inserting batteries and the battery converter.
How to use this converter with the 36 V cordless brushcutter (Fig. 3)
When using with the above cordless brushcutter, mount the battery guard (optional accessory).
To install the accessory battery guard, fit it over the protrusion of the tool and then secure it with screws.
To remove the accessory battery guard, unscrew and slide it off.
