Yard force LM T46, Original Instructions Manual

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OPERATION
To obtain the best life from the battery
1. Never allow the battery to completely discharge before recharging. The battery pack
should be placed on the charger whenever the battery pack is noticeably running down
or the tool no longer performs a task it previously performed.
2. Avoid conducting short charges. Make sure that the battery is fully charged each time by
allowing the charger to complete its full charging cycle.
3. Avoid allowing lose items like screws or nails etc. to be stored with battery packs as
these or similar items can short battery packs and cause a fire or explosion
4. Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a dry and secure place.
5. Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 5°C and above 45°C.
6. After use, allow the battery to pack to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.
Adjusting the cutting height (Fig. O)
WARNING: Never operate the adjusting handle roughly. Switch off the tool and
make sure that the blade has stopped completely.
The cutting height is centrally adjusted by the cutting height adjustment handle.
Different cutting heights can be selected as follows:
1. Pull the cutting height adjustment lever outwards.
2. Move it forwards or backwards to select the desired cutting height.
3. Return adjusting handle back into place. Make sure the lever is secured in position. From
position 1 to position 7, the cutting height ranges from 25mm to 75 mm.
To insert the battery pack (Fig. P)
1. Open the battery pack cover and hold it in place.
2. Align the groove on the battery pack with the corresponding ribs in the receptacle of the
device.
3. Depress the battery pack with moderate force until it is locked in place (make sure that
battery handle is folded down).
4. Close the cover.
WARNING:
Only use Yard force 108V original battery pack!
WARNING: Do not try to uninstall the plug yourself, it may damage the lawnmower
and the warranty will be voided.
To remove the battery pack from the tool (Fig. Q)
1. Open the power head cover and hold it in place.
2. Press the battery pack release button, the battery pack will spring out automatically.
3. Lift up the carrying handle and remove the battery pack.
OPERATION
Charging the battery pack (Fig. M)
NOTE:
- The battery pack is supplied partially charged. To ensure the best performance,
charge the battery completely before first use.
- Make sure the main voltage is the same as rating label which is located on the
charger.
- Remove the battery pack from the charger after it has been fully charged.
1. Connect the charger to a power supply. The red LED light on the charger will be on.
2. To insert the battery pack into the charger, align the grooves on the battery pack with
the raised ribs in the opening of the charger. Then press the battery pack downward with
moderate force. (There is a carrying handle at the top of the battery pack. Lift the handle
up for easy-transporting.)
3. Once the battery pack is correctly located in the charger, the green LED light of the
charger will flash continuously during normal charging, while the red LED light is still on.
4. When charging is complete, both the green and red LED lights of the charger will be on.
5. If you encounter one of following situations, the red LED light of charger will flash.
- Wrong communication. This refers to poor connection between charger and battery
pack.
- Fault with battery pack. The battery pack will need to be returned to customer
service centre for repairs.
Power indicator
This Li-Ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator which is used to show the battery
pack’s remaining charge. Press the power indicator button to check battery charge as below.
The LEDs will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds.
Meaning of power indicator (Fig. N)
1. When you push the power indicator button, the green LED lights will show the power
remaining. (Fig. N-a)
2. When the battery pack over discharges or the power is very low, the red LED light will
flash. (Fig. N-b)
3. When the battery pack temperature is exceeded, the red LED light will flash. Cool it
down for 10~20 minutes. (Fig. N-b)
4. When there is a fault with the battery pack, the red LED light will flash. (Fig. N-b)
5. Once the battery pack is correctly positioned in the charger, the 4 green LED lights of
the battery pack will flash to indicate the charging process. The green LED light of the
charger will flash continuously during normal charging, while the red LED light remains
on.
(Fig. N-c)
Low capacity warning
Unlike other battery pack types, lithium-ion battery packs deliver fade-free power for their
entire run time. The tool will not experience a slow, gradual loss of power as you work. If the
red LED on the battery pack begins to flash, the battery pack’s charge is below 1% capacity
and should be recharged.