Electronic function
Constant speed control
The speed control function provides the constant rota-
tion speed regardless of load conditions.
Soft start feature
Soft start because of suppressed starting shock.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
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.
WARNING:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the handle
1.
Insert the shaft of the handle into the grip. Align
the screw hole in the grip with the one in the shaft.
Tighten the screw securely.
► Fig.12: 1. Grip 2. Screw 3. Shaft
NOTICE:
Note the direction of the grip. The
screw holes will not be aligned if the grip is not
inserted in the correct direction.
2.
Place the spring onto the base.
► Fig.13: 1. Knob 2. Handle clamp 3. Handle
4. Handle holder 5. Spring 6. Base
3.
Place the handle between the handle clamp and
handle holder.
4.
Temporarily attach the handle by tightening the
knob, and adjust the handle position.
5.
Fully tighten the knob.
Hex wrench storage
CAUTION:
Be careful not to leave the hex
wrench inserted in the gear case. It may cause
injury and damage to the tool.
When not in use, store the hex wrench as illustrated to
keep it from being lost.
► Fig.14: 1. Hex wrench
► Fig.15: 1. Hex wrench 2. Handle clamp
Correct combination of the cutting
tool and the protector
CAUTION:
Always use the correct combi-
nation of cutting tool and the protector. A wrong
combination may not protect you from the cutting tool,
flying debris, and stones. It can also affect the bal-
ance of the tool and result in an injury.
Cutting tool
Cutter blade
(2-tooth, 3-tooth, 4-tooth, and
8-tooth blades)
Nylon cutting head
Plastic blade
Chisel blade
Shredder blade
Installing the protector
WARNING:
guard or with the guard improperly installed.
Failure to do so can cause serious personal injury.
NOTE: The type of the protector supplied as the stan-
dard accessory varies depending on the countries.
For cutter blade
Attach the protector to the clamp using bolts.
► Fig.16: 1. Clamp 2. Protector
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Protector
Never use the tool without the