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8.
After removing the battery from the tool or
charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to
the battery and store it in a dry place.
9.
If the battery cartridge gets wet, drain the
water inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth.
Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry
place before use.
Putting into operation
The cutting tool has to be equipped with the
1.
guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards
or without guards in place!
Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
2.
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the tool.
Operation
Always keep your hands, face, and clothes
1.
away from the cutting tool when it is rotating.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals
2.
at least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the tool
as soon as someone approaches.
During operation, never stand on an unstable
3.
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
4.
control.
When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
5.
time, always remove the battery cartridge. The
unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed
may be used by unauthorized person and cause
serious accident.
6.
Before starting the tool, be sure that the cut-
ting tool is not touching the ground and other
obstacles such as a tree.
7.
Check the cutting attachment frequently
during operation for cracks or damages.
Before the inspection, remove the battery
cartridge and wait until the cutting attachment
stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
attachment immediately, even if it has only
superficial cracks.
8.
Do not operate the tool in bad weather or if
there is a risk of lightning.
9.
During operation always hold the tool with
both hands. Never hold the tool with one hand
during use.
10. During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
11.
Do not touch the gear case during and immedi-
ately after the operation. The gear case becomes
hot during operation and can cause burn injury.
12. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-min-
ute rest every hour.
13. When you use the tool on muddy ground, wet slope,
or slippery place, pay attention to your footing.
14. Avoid working in poor environment where
increased user fatigue is expected.
15. Do not use the tool in bad weather where visi-
bility is limited. Failure to do so may cause fall or
incorrect operation due to low visibility.
16. Do not submerge the tool into a puddle.
17. Do not leave the tool unattended outdoors in
the rain.
18. When wet leaves or dirt adhere to the suc-
tion mouth (ventilation window) due to rain,
remove them.
19. Do not use the tool in the snow.
Cutting tools
When using cutting blades, avoid kickback
1.
and always prepare for an accidental kickback.
See the section for Kickback.
2.
When not in use, attach the blade cover onto
the blade. Remove the cover before operation.
Kickback (Blade thrust)
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction
1.
to a caught or bound cutting blade. Once it
occurs, the tool is thrown sideway or toward
the operator at great force and it may cause
serious injury.
2.
Kickback occurs particularly when applying
the blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock
to solids, bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger
diameter.
► Fig.2
3.
To avoid kickback:
Apply the segment between 8 and 11
1.
o'clock.
Never apply the segment between 12 and
2.
2 o'clock.
3.
Never apply the segment between 11 and
12 o'clock and between 2 and 5 o'clock,
unless the operator is well trained and
experienced and does it at his/her own
risk.
Never use cutting blades close to solids,
4.
such as fences, walls, tree trunks and
stones.
Never use cutting blades vertically, for
5.
such operations as edging and trimming
hedges.
► Fig.3
Vibration
1.
People with poor circulation who are exposed
to excessive vibration may experience injury
to blood vessels or the nervous system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms
to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling
asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sen-
sation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any
of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
To reduce the risk of "white finger disease",
2.
keep your hands warm during operation and
well maintain the tool and accessories.
Transport
1.
Before transporting the tool, turn it off and
remove the battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
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