Flex GPH 18-EC Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Originales página 13

GPH 18-EC
To adjust the front-assist handle position
(see Fig F)
The handle should be adjusted so that the
arm holding the front-assist handle is straight
when using the power head.
To adjust the front-assist handle position, lift
the lock lever so that the front-assistant handle
can be moved to the desired position along the
shaft. Lower the lock lever so that the handle
cannot move on the shaft during operation.
WARNING!
There is a tag on the power head shaft to limit
the adjustment distance of the front-assist
handle to meet the requirements of the front
and rear handle distance. Never adjust the
front-assist handle beyond the tag position.
WARNING!
Never operate the tool without the front-assist
handle firmly in place.
Attaching/removing the battery
pack (see Fig G)
NOTE
Fully charge the battery pack before first use.
To attach
a) Align the raised portion on the battery
pack with the grooves in the power head
housing, then slide the battery pack onto
the tool.
b) Make sure that the latches on the battery
pack snap into place and the battery
pack is secured to the tool before
operation.
NOTE
When placing the battery pack on the tool,
be sure that the raised rib on the battery pack
aligns with the groove on the tool and the
latches snap into place properly. Improper
assembly of the battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.
To remove
■ Press the battery-release button (G-1) and
pull the battery pack out.
WARNING!
Battery tools are always in operating
condition. Therefore, to avoid serious
personal injury, always remove the battery
pack and keep your hands clear of the lock-
off button and variable speed trigger switch
when carrying or transporting the tool.
Operating
Starting/stopping the power
head (see Fig H)
WARNING!
Never operate the power head without an
attachment. Do not attempt to start the power
head without an attachment.
To start the power head
a) To turn the power head ON, push the
lock-off button (5) to left or right and
then depress the variable-speed trigger
switch (6).
b) The variable-speed trigger switch (6)
delivers higher speed with increased
trigger pressure and lower speed with
decreased trigger pressure.
To stop the power head
Release the variable-speed trigger switch (6)
to stop the power head.
WARNING!
Always remove the battery pack from the
power head during work breaks and after
finishing work.
Changing speed mode (see Fig I)
Slide the speed-selector switch (4) to position
"1" for low speed or position "2" for high
speed.
NOTE
The runtime will decrease in high-speed
mode compared to that in low-speed mode.
Using shoulder strap
(sold separately)
For safe and comfortable operation, put the
strap over one of your shoulders and across
your back.
a) Remove the battery pack from the power
head.
b) Depress the shoulder strap carabiner to
open it and attach it into the shoulder-
strap loop (3) (see Fig J).
c) Adjust the shoulder strap length to a
comfortable operating position – hold
the trimmer with both hands: one hand
on the rear handle and the other hand on
the front-assist handle (see Fig K).
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