YATO YT-828331, Manual

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Working tips
Maintain balance and proper posture during work. Exercise particular caution when working on a slippery, inclined, or uneven
surface.
Constantly keep an eye on the blades during operation. Do not mow in places which are out of sight.
Before starting work, inspect the workplace thoroughly, remove all loose branches and residues from the previous mowing.
Special care should be taken when treating tall hedges. The other side of the hedge should also be checked before starting work.
The trimmer gear cover heats up during operation. To avoid burns, avoid contact with the gearbox cover.
Take regular breaks when working. During operation, the tool emits noise and vibration, which impact the tool’s operator. Taking
regular breaks and wearing personal protective equipment such as gloves, hearing protectors and eye protection allows to reduce
the impact of the tool on the operator’s well-being.
Start work when healthy and in good shape. In case of nausea, headache, sight problems (e.g., reduced visual range), hearing
problems, or dizziness, immediately stop operating the tool.
If the trimmer jams during operation switch it o ff immediately using the on/o ff switch and disconnect the battery, wait until the shear
components have cooled completely and then proceed to remove the cause of the jam.
If, due to jamming, any part of the blades or cover is damaged or deformed, replace or repair it before resuming work.
Safety instructions for battery charging
Caution! Before starting charging, make sure that the power unit body, cable and plug are not cracked or damaged. It is forbidden
to use a defective or damaged charging station and power unit! Use only the supplied charging station and power unit to charge
the batteries. The use of another power unit may result in fi re or damage to the tool. The battery should only be charged in a
closed, dry room, protected against unauthorised access, especially by children. Do not use the charging station and power unit
without the constant supervision of an adult! If you need to leave the room where the product is being charged, disconnect the
charger from the mains by removing the power unit’s plug from the mains socket. If smoke, suspicious odours, etc. are escaping
from the charger, remove the charger plug from the mains socket immediately! The tool is supplied with an uncharged battery
and should therefore be charged according to the procedure described below with the included power unit and charging station
before use. Li-ion (lithium-ion) batteries do not have the so-called “memory e ff ect”, which means they can be recharged at any
time. However, it is recommended to discharge the battery during normal operation and then charge it to full capacity. If, due to
the nature of work, it is not possible to use the battery in such a manner every time, it should be done at least every several work
cycles. Never discharge any batteries by short-circuiting the battery plates, as this will cause irreparable damage! In addition, do
not check the battery charge status by short-circuiting the electrodes and checking their sparking.
Storing the battery
Ensure the proper storage conditions to extend the battery’s life. The battery can withstand approximately 500 charge-discharge
cycles. Store the battery at a temperature ranging from 0ºC to 30ºC at a relative air humidity of 50%. Charge the battery to approx.
70% of its total capacity to store it for a longer period of time. In case of prolonged storage, the battery should be periodically
charged once a year. Do not over-discharge the battery as this will shorten its life and may cause irreparable damage.
During storage, the battery will gradually discharge due to leakage. The self-discharge process depends on the storage temper-
ature – the higher the temperature is, the faster the discharge process is. If the batteries are stored incorrectly, the electrolyte
may leak. In case of leakage, secure the leak with a neutralising agent. In the case of electrolyte contact with eyes, rinse eyes
thoroughly with water, and immediately seek medical attention. It is not allowed to use the tool with a damaged battery.
If the battery is completely worn, return it to a specialist waste disposal centre.
Transporting the batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are treated as hazardous goods according to legal regulations. The user of the tool can transport the product
together with the battery and the batteries alone by land. In that case, no additional conditions have to be met. If you entrust trans-
port to third parties (e.g. a courier company), follow the regulations regarding the transport of hazardous goods. Before shipping,
please contact a properly quali fi ed person. It is not allowed to transport damaged batteries. For the duration of transport, remove
the demountable batteries from the product and secure the exposed contacts, e.g. by covering them with insulation tape. Protect
the batteries in the packaging in such a way that they do not move inside the packaging during transport. National regulations for
the transport of hazardous materials must also be observed.
Charging the battery
Caution! Before charging, disconnect the charging station power unit from the mains by removing the plug from the mains socket.
In addition, clean the battery and battery clamps of dirt and dust with a soft, dry cloth.
The battery has a built-in charge indicator. The LEDs will light up by pressing the button (VII), the more of them come on, the more
charged the battery is. If the LEDs do not light up when the button is pressed, the battery is discharged.
Disconnect the battery from the tool.
Slide the battery into the charger socket (VII).
Plug the charger into a mains socket.
The red LED will light up, which indicates the charging process.