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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult
your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Charger
The Charge lamp
does not go on.
The power plug is not connected to an
AC outlet.
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
The battery is not properly connected to
the charger.
Insert the battery so that it is properly
seated in the charger.
The battery or charger electrodes are
soiled.
Use a cotton swab or other tool to clean
the electrodes.
The battery is extremely hot.
Allow the battery to properly cool before
charging.
The Charge lamp
does not go o
ff
after 4
hours of charging.
The battery or charger is faulty.
Disconnect the power plug and consult
your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized
Service Center.
Tool
Does not operate.
The rechargeable battery is depleted.
Charge the rechargeable battery.
The rechargeable battery has not been
properly installed.
Remove the rechargeable battery
from the battery compartment in
the tool and check for and remove
any foreign matter. Also check the
battery electrodes for soiling, water
or other foreign matter. Use a cotton
swab for cleaning. Make sure that the
rechargeable battery is pressed in until
it clicks into place.
The power has not been turned on.
Press the start button on the housing to
start the tool. This tool comes with an
auto power o
ff
function. The power is
automatically turned o
ff
if nobody pulls
the lever during a one minute period
after power on. To turn the tool on again,
press the start button a second time.
Pressing the start button a second time
turns the power o
ff
.
The lock lever was not pressed when
the lever was pulled back.
To prevent accidents from incorrect
operation, the lock lever must be
pressed while the lever is pulled back to
start the motor.
Hold the handle from above and press
the lock lever while pulling the handle.
The tool pulls in large volumes of grass
that are caught between the safety
cover and the nylon head, the tool is
overloaded.
This is the e
ff
ect of a function that
protects the rechargeable battery by
turning o
ff
the motor when the tool is
exposed to an excessive load. Turn o
ff
the tool and remove the cause of the
overload. Press the start button once
again to continue operation.
Goes on, but soon
stops.
The rechargeable battery power is low.
Charge the rechargeable battery.
The rechargeable battery is overheated. Stop using the rechargeable battery,
remove it from the tool and let it cool in
a well-ventilated location not exposed
to sunlight.
Strong vibrations
The loop handle is not properly attached
to the main pipe.
Secure properly.
The safety cover is not been properly
attached to the main pipe.
Secure properly.
Strange noise from
the gear case
The gear case has run out of grease.
Lubricate using grease.
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