NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off the power to extend tool and bat-
tery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation if the
tool or battery is placed under one of the following conditions:
Overload protection
This protection works when the tool is operated in a manner
that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situ-
ation, turn the tool off and stop the application that caused the
tool to become overloaded. Then turn the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection
When the tool or battery is overheated, the tool stops
automatically and the lamp blinks. In this case, let the
tool and battery cool before turning the tool on again.
Overdischarge protection
This protection works when the remaining battery capacity gets low. In
this situation, remove the battery from the tool and charge the battery.
Switch action
CAUTION:
Before installing the battery cartridge into
the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates
properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released.
To prevent the switch trigger from accidentally pulled,
the trigger-lock button is provided.
To start the tool, depress the trigger-lock button from "B"
side and pull the switch trigger.
Tool speed is increased by increasing pressure on the
switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. After
use, always press in the trigger-lock button from "A" side.
► Fig.3: 1. Trigger-lock button 2. Switch trigger
Accidental re-start preventive function
Even if you install the battery cartridge while pulling the
switch trigger, the tool does not start.
To start the tool, first release the switch trigger and then
pull the switch trigger.
Lighting the lamp
CAUTION:
Do not look in the light or see the
source of light directly.
To turn on the lamp, slightly pull the switch trigger, and
then release it. The lamp goes out approximately 10
seconds after releasing the switch trigger.
► Fig.4: 1. Lamp
NOTE: Use a dry cloth to wipe the dirt off the lens of
the lamp. Be careful not to scratch the lens of lamp, or
it may lower the illumination.
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool.
Removing and installing shear
blades
CAUTION:
Never remove the blades with bare
hands. Wear gloves.
The sharp edge of the blade may cause injury.
Removing cutting head
Use the hex wrench (5/32") to loosen the bolts which
secure the cutting head. Pull the cutting head straight
out by turning it left and right alternately.
► Fig.5: 1. Cutting head 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench (5/32")
4. Loosen
Removing shear blades
NOTICE:
Hold the blades and the sleeve not to fall
from the cutting head.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to lose the sleeve.
Remove the bolts which hold the blades. Then the
blades can be removed easily.
► Fig.6: 1. Bolt 2. Side blade L 3. Center blade
4. Side blade R 5. Sleeve
Installing shear blades
Insert the center blade, the side blade L, the side blade
R, and the sleeve into the cutting head.
Tighten the bolts. In this process, the bolt heads should
be protruding 2 - 3 mm from the cutting head surface.
If you tighten the bolts excessively, the cutting head
cannot be installed to the tool.
► Fig.7: 1. Cutting head 2. Side blade R 3. Center
blade 4. Sleeve 5. Sleeve 6. Side blade L
7. Bolt
Installing cutting head
CAUTION:
Secure the cutting head firmly.
Otherwise the cutting head may rotate during opera-
tion and cause serious injury.
Insert the cutting head into the tool by turning it left and
right alternately. Then tighten the three bolts in the order
of A, B, C with the hex wrench (5/32").
Make sure the bolts are fastened with 5.1 - 5.7 N•m (45
- 50 in•lbs) before using the tool.
► Fig.8: 1. Cutting head 2. Bolt 3. Hex wrench (5/32")
4. Tighten
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