NOTE: The main power lamp brinks if the switch
trigger is pulled under unoperatable conditions. The
lamp blinks if you turn on the main power switch while
holding down the lock-off lever and the switch trigger
NOTE: This tool employs the auto power-off function.
To avoid unintentional start up, the main power switch
will automatically shut down when the switch trigger
is not pulled for a certain period after the main power
switch is turned on.
Switch action
For your safety, this tool is
WARNING:
equipped with lock-off lever which prevents the
tool from unintended starting. NEVER use the tool
if it runs when you simply pull the switch trigger
without pressing the lock-off lever. Return the
tool to our authorized service center for proper
repairs BEFORE further usage.
WARNING:
NEVER tape down or defeat pur-
pose and function of lock-off lever.
Before installing the battery car-
CAUTION:
tridge into the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released.
Do not pull the switch trigger hard with-
NOTICE:
out pressing the lock-off lever. This can cause
switch breakage.
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
► Fig.5: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
To start the tool, turn on the main power switch and
grasp the handle (the lock-off lever is released by the
grasp) and then pull the switch trigger. Tool speed is
increased by increasing the pressure on the switch
trigger. To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button.
Each time you tap the main power button, the level of
speed will change.
► Fig.6: 1. Main power button
Indicator
Reverse button for debris removal
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation
function can not remove. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of rotation.
It is only for removing weeds and debris entangled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the trigger when the tool's head is stopped. The power
lamp starts blinking, and the tool's head rotates in
reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the tool's head stops.
► Fig.7: 1. Reverse button
NOTE: During the reverse rotation, the tool operates only
for a short period of time and then automatically stops.
NOTE: Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns
to regular direction when you start the tool again.
NOTE: If you tap the reverse button while the tool's
head is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.
Electronic torque control function
The tool electronically detects a sudden drop in the
rotation speed which may cause a kickback. In this
situation, the tool automatically stops to prevent further
rotation of cutting tool. To restart the tool, release the
switch trigger. Clear the cause of sudden drop in the
rotation speed and then turn the tool on.
NOTE: This function is not a preventive measure for
kickbacks.
ASSEMBLY
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool. Failure to
switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result
in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
Mode
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
High
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
Mounting the handle
Medium
Attach the handle with supplied clamps and bolts. Make
sure that the handle is located between the spacer and
the arrow mark. Do not remove or shrink the spacer.
► Fig.8: 1. Handle 2. Hex socket bolt 3. Clamp
Low
Attach the barrier (country specific) to the handle using the screw
on the barrier. Once assembled, do not remove the barrier.
► Fig.9: 1. Barrier 2. Screw
10 ENGLISH
Switch off the tool and remove
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
WARNING:
Never start the tool unless it is
WARNING:
4. Spacer 5. Arrow mark