—
before clearing a blockage;
—
before checking, cleaning or working on
the equipment;
after striking a foreign object;
—
—
whenever the equipment starts vibrating
abnormally.
13. Always ensure that the ventilation openings
are kept clear of debris.
14. Cutting means continues to run after the motor
is switched off.
15. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck of
foreign objects between the blades during
operation, switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge, and then remove the foreign
objects using tools such as pliers. Removing
the foreign objects by hand may cause an injury
for the reason that the blades may move in reac-
tion to removing the foreign objects.
16. When attaching or removing the blade cover,
be careful not to injure your hands.
Cutting Tools
Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job
in hand.
Maintenance instructions
1.
The condition of the equipment, in particular of
the cutting tool of the protective devices must
be checked before commencing work.
2.
Turn off the motor and remove the battery
cartridge before carrying out maintenance,
replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equip-
ment or cutting tool.
3.
When not in use, attach the blade cover to the
tool and store the tool indoors in dry, and high
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product. MISUSE or failure to follow the safety
rules stated in this instruction manual may cause
serious personal injury.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
► Fig.1: 1. Blade cover 2. Cap 3. Shear blades
4. Wheel
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
the equipment, switch off the motor and remove
the battery cartridge. Otherwise, the machine may
start unintentionally and result in an injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
Assembling the attachment
1.
Remove the cap from one end of the pipe on the
side with the plate.
► Fig.2: 1. Cap 2. Plate
2.
Loosen the bolt of the wheels with the hex wrench.
► Fig.3: 1. Hex wrench
3.
Align the plate on the pipe with the groove in
the wheels, and then attach the wheels to the pipe as
shown in the figure. Securely tighten the bolt to fix the
wheels.
► Fig.4: 1. Pipe 2. Wheel 3. Plate 4. Bolt
NOTICE:
Be sure to attach the wheels so that the
plate is engaged with the wheels.
4.
Remove the cap from the attachment.
► Fig.5: 1. Cap
5.
Attach the attachment to the pipe so that the hole
on the pipe is aligned with the hole on the attachment.
Securely tighten the short bolt first, and then tighten the
long bolt to fix the pipe.
► Fig.6: 1. Pipe 2. Bolt (short) 3. Bolt (long)
NOTE: When tightening the bolts, apply 4.0 - 6.0 N•m
as tightening torque.
Mounting the attachment pipe
CAUTION:
Always check that the attachment
pipe is secured after installation. Improper instal-
lation may cause the attachment falling off from the
power unit and cause personal injury.
Mount the attachment pipe to the power unit.
1.
Remove the cap from the end of the pipe.
► Fig.7: 1. Pipe 2. Cap
NOTICE:
Do not dispose of the cap since the cap
is necessary for storing the attachment.
2.
Turn the lever toward the attachment.
► Fig.8: 1. Lever
10 ENGLISH
Before assembling or adjusting
When assembling or adjusting
Follow the warnings and precau-