546872 - Masport Aerocore Line Trimmer Owner’s Manual - December 2020
7
Operation
BEFORE PUTTING INTO OPERATION
1. CHARGING THE BATTERY (SEE FIG. B)
a.
The battery in your new tool is not charged when it leaves
the plant; therefore, it must be full charged before using the
first time.
b.
If the battery pack is very hot, remove the battery from the
charger and allow it to cool to ambient temperature before
attempting to recharge.
c.
To prevent damage to the battery pack, please charge the
battery to full or no less than half charge before storage.
d.
If the tool will not be used for long periods of time, charge
the battery pack every 3-6 months.
CHARGING PROCEDURE
1)
Plug the charger into an appropriate outlet.
2)
Slide the battery pack into the charger, and make sure the
battery is in the correct charge position firmly. The light will
begin flashing green to indicate the charging process has
started.
3)
When charging is completed, the light will turn solid green.
4)
After the battery is fully
charged, unplug the charger
and remove the battery
pack.
NOTE:
If
the battery pack is locked
in the charger, press the
battery pack release button
and remove it.
Warning! The charger and battery pack are
specially designed to work together so do not attempt
to use any other devices. Never insert or allow metallic
objects into your charger or battery pack connections
because an electrical failure and hazard will occur.
WARNING: When battery charge runs out after
continuous use or exposure to direct sunlight or heat,
allow time for the tool to cool down before re-charging
to achieve the full charge.
CHARGING INDICATOR
This charger is designed to detect some problems that can
arise with battery packs. Indicator lights indicate problems
(see table below).
Light
ON/Flash
Status
Red on
Defective Battery
Red flash
Battery Temperature Protection.
The temperature of the battery
pack is less than 0
o
C or more
than 40
o
C.
Green on
Fully Charged
Green flash
Charging
2. Installing and removing the battery pack
Slide the battery pack into tool’s battery port. A simple push
and slight pressure will be sufficient. (See Fig. E1)
Press the battery pack latch and remove the battery pack
from the tool. (See Fig. E2)
3. OPERATION
3.1 Switch On/Off
To switch on, press the lock-off button first, then the On/Off
switch. (See Fig. F)
To switch off, release the On/Off switch.
3.2 Two-speed gear control
The tool has a two-speed gear control designed for working
at Low (mark is 1) or High (mark is 2) speeds. (See Fig. G)
Select either Low or High speed according the required
working condition.
4. Trimming
a) Keep the trimmer head at an angle of about 30° to the
ground when trimming. (See Fig. H1)
b) Do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the
trimmer head and guard, prevents proper discharge of grass
clippings, and could cause you to slip and fall.
c) Regularly remove clippings and dirt around the trimmer
head with a switched off trimmer.
d) Work rhythmically; stand firmly with your feet apart. Cut
from right to left so the trimmings will be thrown away from
the work area. (See Fig. H2)
e) When cutting longer /high grass, please make sure that
you cut the grass down in 2 to 3 stages. (See Fig. H3,H4)
f) Do not move the trimmer too fast as this will result in
ineffective cutting and possible damage.
Warning:
•
Always wear eye protection. Never lean over
the trimmer head. Rocks or debris can ricochet or
be thrown into eyes and face and cause blindness or
other serious injury.
•
Make sure that line is fed out before operation. Make
sure motor is up to full speed before trimming.