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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
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Always be sure that the tool is switched off
and the battery cartridge is removed before
adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Failure to switch off and remove the battery
cartridge may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery cartridge
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CAUTION:
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Always switch off the tool before installing or
removing of the battery cartridge.
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Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly
when installing or removing battery cartridge.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge
firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and
result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. 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.
CAUTION:
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Always install the battery cartridge fully until the
red indicator cannot be seen. If not, it may
accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
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Do not install the battery cartridge forcibly. If the
cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being
inserted correctly.
NOTE:
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The tool does 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 indicators light up.
Overload protection
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If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, the tool stops automatically, and
indicators blink. In this situation, turn the tool off and
stop the application that caused the tool to become
overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool
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When the tool is overheated, the tool stops
automatically, and
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blink about 60 seconds. In this situation, let the tool cool
down before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery capacity becomes low, the tool stops
automatically. If the product does not operate even
when the switches are operated, remove the batteries
from the tool and charge the batteries.
Remaining battery capacity indication
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Press the check button to make the battery indicators
show the remaining battery capacities. The battery
indicators correspond to each battery.
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indicator
2. Check button
1. Red indicator
2. Button
3. Battery
cartridge
