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NOTE:

 Depending on the conditions of use and the 

ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly 

from the actual capacity.

Switch action

CAUTION:

 

Before connecting the battery to 

the shears, always check to see that the switch 

trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” 

position when released.

CAUTION:

 

When not operating the tool, 

always make sure that the I/O switch is on the "O" 

side.

CAUTION:

 

Do not press the I/O switch to the 

“I” (on) position while pulling the switch trigger.

 

The blade closes slightly and it may cause personal 

injury.

To turn on the tool, perform as follows:

1.

 

Connect the switch box, connection cord, and 

shears. (Refer to “Installing the connection cord”.)

2.

  Hold the shears firmly, and press the I/O switch to 

the “I” (on) position. The green pilot lamp lights up.

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1.

 I/O switch 

2.

 Pilot lamp (green) 

3.

 Pilot lamp (red)

3.

 

The shear blades are locked-mode when the I/O 

switch is on. To release the lock, pull the switch trigger 

two times. The upper shear blade opens automatically.

4.

 

To close the shear blade, pull the switch trigger.

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1.

 Switch trigger

Auto locked-mode and shut-off 

mode shift

For safety reasons, the tool shifts into locked-mode or 

shut-off mode automatically if the tool is left untouched 

for a certain period of time.

After 5 minutes: The tool shifts into locked-mode. Pull 

the switch trigger two times to release the lock.

After 15 minutes: The tool is shift into shut-off mode, and the 

green pilot lamp turns off. Press the I/O switch to the “O” (off) 

position once, and press the I/O switch to the “I” (on) position 

again, then pull the switch trigger two times to release the lock.

Opening angle selector lever

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1.

 Opening angle selector lever

By tilting the opening angle selector lever to the left 

side, you can open the upper shear blade wider.

To limit the upper shear blade opening angle, first pull 

the switch trigger fully, and then return the opening 

angle selector lever to straight position.

Cutting depth adjustment

CAUTION:

 

Do not let your hands or part of 

body close to the shear blades. Otherwise per-

sonal injury may result.

After sharpening or replacing the shear blade, adjust 

cutting depth if necessary.

Turn on the tool, and pull the switch trigger two times to open the 

shear blades, and then press the I/O switch to the “O” (off) position.

To deepen the cutting depth, turn the cutting depth adjusting screw 

clockwise with the hex wrench. And to make the cutting depth shal-

lower, turn the cutting depth adjusting screw counterclockwise.

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1.

 Cutting depth adjusting screw

Summary of Contents for DUP362

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Battery Powered Pruning Shears DUP361 DUP362 ENGLISH Original instructions Read before use ...

Page 2: ... with national laws electric equipment and batteries and battery pack s that have reached the end of their life must be col lected separately and returned to an envi ronmentally compatible recycling facility Intended use The tool is intended for pruning twigs or branches Noise The typical A weighted noise level determined accord ing to EN50636 2 94 Model DUP361 Sound pressure level LpA 70 dB A or ...

Page 3: ... are nearby 9 Do not overreach and keep balance at all times Always be sure of footing on slopes and to walk never run 10 Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the tool is disconnected from the mains and or the battery pack is removed from the tool 11 Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers while operating the tool 12 Disconnect the supply and or remove the battery pack from the to...

Page 4: ...bjects such as nails coins etc 3 Do not expose battery cartridge to water or rain A battery short can cause a large current flow overheating possible burns and even a breakdown 6 Do not store the tool and battery cartridge in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 50 C 122 F 7 Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out The battery ...

Page 5: ...1 4 2 10 3 7 9 11 8 5 6 1 Harness 2 Back pack 3 Switch box 4 Pilot lamp red 5 Pilot lamp green 6 I O switch 7 Holster 8 Cord holder 9 Connection cord 10 Shears 11 Switch trigger The shape may differ depending on the tool variation ...

Page 6: ...not work with only one battery cartridge Tool battery protection system The tool is equipped with a tool battery protection system 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 conditions In some conditions the lamps on the switch box lights up Overl...

Page 7: ...to locked mode or shut off mode automatically if the tool is left untouched for a certain period of time After 5 minutes The tool shifts into locked mode Pull the switch trigger two times to release the lock After 15 minutes The tool is shift into shut off mode and the green pilot lamp turns off Press the I O switch to the O off position once and press the I O switch to the I on position again the...

Page 8: ...er ies When either of the battery becomes low the red lamp blinks even one of the batteries is full Green Red Green lamp and red lamp blink alternately the tool detects breaking of wire Check the connection cord for loose connection with the switch box and the shears If the lamps still blink alternately stop using the tool immediately disconnect the connec tion cord remove the battery and ask your...

Page 9: ...ed NOTICE Do not abuse the connection cord Do not carry the tool by pulling the connection cord Keep the connection cord away from heat oil or sharp edges Otherwise the connection cord may be damaged Attach the connection cord with the switch box and the shears as follows 1 First align the triangular marks of the male plug of the connection cord with the triangular mark of the female connector of ...

Page 10: ...onnection cord from dan gling around your body and also the cord holder can prevent the connection cord from being cut by mistake NOTICE Do not hang anything other than the connection code on the cord holder Otherwise the code holder may be broken NOTICE Do not force the cord holder opening Otherwise it may result in deformation or breakage of the code holder 4 Put the arm band on your arm And sli...

Page 11: ...ing operation do not twist the blade In that situation turn off the tool and pull the blades straight out slowly from the branch Otherwise the blade may be damaged NOTICE In case you cut too thick branch or something too hard the overload protection works and the tool stops In that situation if the upper shear blade is opened too wide and the switch trigger is pulled fully the upper blade closes s...

Page 12: ...arpening blades Upper shear blade 1 Apply the flat surface of the diamond file to the blade edge Push the diamond file towards the tip of the blade to sharpen along the entire blade edge Maintain the same flat contact with the file consistently along the entire blade edge 1 1 Diamond file 2 Apply the flat surface of the diamond file lightly to the opposite side of the blade Move the diamond file t...

Page 13: ...per blade can be opened or closed about 3mm by hand If the blades are too tight or loose adjust the clearance again NOTICE Pay attention to the clearance of the blades Too loose clearance may result in dull cut and too tight blade clearance may result in overload for the motor and short running time of the tool Removing or installing shear blades To remove the shear blades perform following steps ...

Page 14: ...ranch or vise versa replace the blade tightening bolt as well To install the shear blades perform the procedures above in reverse Make sure all the bolts are securely tightened After installing the blade always adjust the blade clear ance Refer to Adjustment for blade clearance To install the shear blades perform the procedures above in reverse When installing the shear blades pay attention to the...

Page 15: ...ick Release the switch trigger Press the I O switch to O position Then pull the blades straight out slowly from the branch The switch trigger is locked and can not be pulled Shear blades are opened forcibly Switch off and on with the I O switch The upper shear blade closes slightly when switching on The cut is not smooth The shear blades are dull Sharpen the shear blades or adjust blade clearance ...

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