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Operation
1.
In the event of an emergency, switch off the
tool immediately.
2.
If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,
vibration) during operation, switch off the
tool and remove the battery cartridge. Do not
use the tool until the cause is recognized and
solved.
3.
The cutting attachment continues to rotate for
a short period after turning the tool off. Don't
rush to contact the cutting attachment.
4.
During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
5.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Watch for hidden obsta-
cles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to
avoid stumbling.
6.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
7.
Walk, never run.
8.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
9.
If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the
condition before continuing work. Check the
controls and safety devices for malfunction. If
there is any damage or doubt, ask our autho-
rized service center for the inspection and
repair.
10.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue.
We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
11.
When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always remove the battery cartridge.
The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
12.
If grass or branches get caught between the
cutting attachment and guard, always turn
the tool off and remove the battery cartridge
before cleaning.
Otherwise the cutting attach-
ment may rotate unintentionally and cause serious
injury.
13.
Never touch moving hazardous parts before
the moving hazardous parts have come to
a complete stop and the battery cartridge is
removed.
14.
If the cutting attachment hits stones or other
hard objects, immediately turn the tool off.
Then remove the battery cartridge and inspect
the cutting attachment.
15.
Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
16.
Never cut above waist height.
17.
Before starting the cutting operation, wait until
the cutting attachment reaches a constant
speed after turning the tool on.
18.
When using a cutting blade, swing the tool
evenly in half-circle from right to left, like
using a scythe.
19.
Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact
hidden wiring.
Cutter blades contacting a "live"
wire may make exposed metal parts of the tool
"live" and could give the operator an electric
shock.
20.
Do not start the tool when the cutting tool is
tangled with cut grass.
21.
Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
22.
During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
23.
Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
Cutting tools
1.
Do not use a cutting tool which is not recom-
mended by us.
2.
Use an applicable cutting attachment for the
job in hand.
— Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads)
and plastic blades are suitable for trimming
lawn grass.
— Cutting blades are suitable for cutting weeds,
high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood,
thicket, and the like.
— Never use other blades including metal
multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It
may result in serious injury.
3.
Only use the cutting tool that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
4.
Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
5.
Always use the cutting attachment guard prop-
erly suited for the cutting attachment used.
6.
When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
7.
When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1.
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction
to a caught or bound cutting blade. Once it
occurs, the tool is thrown sideway or toward
the operator at great force and it may cause
serious injury.
2.
Kickback occurs particularly when applying
the blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock
to solids, bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger
diameter.
