11
CAUTION
○
If the battery is charged while it is heated because
it has been left for a long time in a location subject to
direct sunlight or because the battery has just been
used, the charge indicator lamp of the charger lights for
0.3 seconds, does not light for 0.3 seconds (o
ff
for 0.3
seconds). In such a case,
fi
rst let the battery cool, then
start charging.
○
When the charge indicator lamp
fl
ickers (at 0.2-second
intervals), check for and take out any foreign objects in
the charger’s battery connector. If there are no foreign
objects, it is probable that the battery or charger is
malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service
Center.
○
Since the built-in micro computer takes about
3 seconds to con
fi
rm that the battery being charged with
UC18YSL3 is taken out, wait for a minimum of 3 seconds
before reinserting it to continue charging. If the battery
is reinserted within 3 seconds, the battery may not be
properly charged.
MOUNTING AND OPERATION
Action
Figure
Page
Inserting the battery cover
2
2
Charging
3
2
Removing and inserting the
battery
4
2
Switch ON
5
2
Switch OFF
6
3
Blade case
7
3
Speed adjustment
8
3
Battery level
9
3
Sharpening the blade
10
3
Charging a USB device from a
electrical outlet
11-a
4
Charging a USB device and
battery from a electrical outlet
11-b
4
How to recharge USB device
12
4
When charging of USB device is
completed
13
4
Selecting accessories
―
15
ABOUT USB DEVICE
○
Charging a USB device from an electrical outlet. (
Fig.
11-a
)
○
Charging a USB device and battery from an electrical
outlet. (
Fig. 11-b
)
○
How to recharge USB device. (
Fig. 12
)
○
When charging of USB device is completed. (
Fig. 13
)
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
○
Be sure to turn the tool o
ff
and remove the battery
from the tool before making inspections or carrying out
maintenance.
○
Do not disassemble to blade. Failure to heed this
warning may result in injury.
○
Use gloves, or cloth to protect your hands when handling
the blade. Failure to heed this warning may result in
injury.
1. Sharpening the blade (Fig. 10)
Move an iron
fi
le in the direction of the arrow for a rough
sharpening then use an oil stone to give the blade a good
fi
nish.
(1) Use a
fi
ne iron
fi
le or one of intermediate coarseness.
(2) Coat the oil stone with machine oil (bicycle oil or the like).
(3) Use a whetstone to gently remove any burrs from the
back of the blade edge.
When to sharpen the blade
While this will vary the type of trees that are trimmed and
how often it is used, it is a good idea to sharpen the blade
about once a year to maintain a sharp edge.
NOTE
Do not use water for cleaning the blade to prevent rust or
other damage.
2. Lubricating the blade
During trimming, sap adhering to the blade edge will
increase load and wear down the battery more rapidly.
Use machine oil (or bicycle oil or the like) to lubricate the
blade and wipe the blade with a cloth. To prevent the
blade from rusting, be sure to lubricate the blade after
use and when it will not be used for an extended period
of time before placing it in the blade case.
3. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that
they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be
loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could
result in serious hazard.
4. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very “heart” of the power
tool. Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not
become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.
5. Inspection of terminals (tool and battery)
Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not
collected on the terminals.
On occasion check prior, during and after operation.
CAUTION
Remove any swarf or dust which may have collected on
the terminals.
Failure to do so may result in malfunction.
6. Cleaning on the outside
When the hedge trimmer is stained, wipe with a soft dry
cloth or a cloth moistened with soapy water. Do not use
chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for they melt
plastics.
7. Transport of the tool
Remove the battery and attach the blade case to the
blade before carrying this tool.
If you carry it without the blade case, the blade may
come in contact with your body, causing injury.
8. Storage
Store the hedge trimmer in a place in which the
temperature is less than 40°C and out of reach of
children.
NOTE
Storing lithium-ion batteries.
Make sure the lithium-ion batteries have been fully
charged before storing them.
Prolonged storage (3 months or more) of batteries with
a low charge may result in performance deterioration,
signi
fi
cantly reducing battery usage time or rendering
the batteries incapable of holding a charge.
However,
signi
fi
cantly reduced battery usage time may
be recovered by repeatedly charging and using the
batteries two to
fi
ve times.
If the battery usage time is extremely short despite
repeated charging and use, consider the batteries dead
and purchase new batteries.
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