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GCU 50* (i) EVO 3
4
Preparation for first use
4.1
General
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Check the equipment for completeness and damage. Do not use the equipment if it is damaged;
in that case contact the Holmatro dealer.
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Check the operation of the deadman's handle. The deadman's handle must return to the neutral
position when you release it.
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Before first use, always charge the battery pack completely. See section 5.3.
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Check the state of charge of the battery by pressing the SOC indicator button for a few seconds.
See section 3.6.
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Slide the battery pack in the battery pack fitting / adapter fitting until the battery pack lock snaps
tight.
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Check the battery pack to ensure that the lock mechanism works correctly.
4.2
Installing the battery for the LED light
See Fig. 4.
The battery for the LED light is placed in the carrying handle. This battery has a working life of ± 6
hours.
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Remove the cover (C) by unscrewing both screws (B).
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Install the battery (A) in the battery holder of the carrying handle.
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Re-install the cover and fasten the screws.
5
Operation
5.1
System operation
In a battery tool the hydraulic pump is integrated. The hydraulic pump is driven by a battery pack or from
an external electric power source. This pump displaces hydraulic oil and can build up pressure. The
hydraulic pump is connected directly to the hydraulic cylinder.
The hydraulic cylinder contains a plunger that can move axially. If the cylinder is filled with oil from the
bottom, the piston moves out. If the cylinder is filled from the top, the piston moves in. The direction in
which the piston moves is controlled by the so-called deadman's handle. The deadman's handle can be
rotated by the user to control the movement. If the deadman's handle is released, it returns
automatically to the neutral position and stops the movement of the tool.
In tools like cutters, spreaders and combi tools the movement of the piston drives a mechanism to make
a cutting or spreading movement.
5.2
Carrying position
Refer to Fig. 2
Preferred carrying position of the tool is at battery compartment of carrying handle.
5.3
Charging the battery pack
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Study the instructions of the charger before charging the battery pack.
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Only use one of the prescribed Holmatro battery chargers to charge the battery pack.