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CAUTION:
If using the battery in a semi-charged state after
a period of charging be sure to remove the battery from the
charger. DO NOT use the Battery on the tool if it is connected
to the charger.
1.
Remove the battery from the charger and the
charger from the mains power.
BATTERY INFORMATION & SAFETY
To obtain the best life for the battery
Never allow the tool to completely drain the battery and come
to a complete stand still before recharging. The battery should
be placed on charge whenever the battery is noticeably
running down or the tool no longer performs a task it
previously performed. For storage, charge between 50 and
75%. Avoid allowing loose 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. Always unplug the
charger when not in use and store in a dry secure place. Avoid
charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 0ºC and
above 40ºC.
Battery Overload
The battery is fitted with an overload protection system. If the
tool is excessively forced, or the task being performed is too
great for the tool, the battery will automatically go into an
overload mode. When the tool goes into overload, the tool will
automatically and suddenly STOP. To reset the overload, simply
release the trigger. When the trigger is pressed again, the tool
will restart. Resume work after the overload has been reset but
reduce the size of the cut or reduce the force on the tool to
make the cut.
CAUTION.
Do not continue to overload the tool and constantly
reset the overload. Doing this will cause the battery cells to
overheat.
HEDGE TRIMMER OPERATION
Safety features
1. The cutting blade is supplied with a sheath
type cover. Keep the cover on the blades
whenever the tool is not being used. 2. When
the hedge trimmer is not being used it is
suggested to remove the battery pack to
prevent unauthorised use of the tool. 3. The
rear handle trigger switch (1) and front handle
bar switch (2) must be operated together to start the motor. This
ensures that both hands are used to control the trimmer. 4. If
either of the two switches is released, the tool is designed to stop
Temperature cut out
If the tool is constantly overloaded, or the tool is used constantly
at maximum rating in high ambient conditions, the battery cells
may over heat causing the battery pack to shut down. The tool
will not restart until the battery pack has cooled. If this occurs,
you will need to immediately stop working and allow the battery
cells to cool down. To reduce the temperature of the cells,
remove the battery pack from the tool and place the battery
pack in a free air environment, out of direct sunlight or any other
heat source. DO NOT force cool the pack in any way. Do not
place in refrigerators or freezers. When the battery pack has
cooled down it can again be used to operate the tool, as long as
the load or the conditions causing the original excessive
temperature has been corrected.
Low voltage cut out
The battery pack used on this tool is fitted with a low voltage cut
out feature within the circuitry. The low voltage cut out feature
operates when the voltage drops below a pre-set value. This
feature automatically stops the tool from operating (similar to
that of the over load condition). When this condition occurs, you
will need to either insert another battery into the tool or
recharge the existing battery. The low voltage cut out feature
has been added to maximise the tool’s life. When this occurs,
recharge the battery pack by following the battery charging
section in this manual. Note: Attempting to restart the tool
without either recharging the battery or installing another
battery (with charge) will lead to the tool restarting and then
stopping again, after only a few seconds of operation.
rapidly.
Shaping
1. Trim a hedge so that it is
wider at the bottom than
the top. 2. This improves
light penetration and
promotes healthy growth. 3.
Narrow the hedge
approximately 1/2 in. for
every 3-1/2 ft. in height. 4. A
bush can be round or
column shaped.
