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exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and could give

the operator an electric shock.

Cutting attachments

1. Use an applicable cutting attachment for the job in

hand.

– Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads) are

suitable for trimming lawn grass.

– Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds, high

grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket, and

the like.

– Never use other blades including metal multi-piece

pivoting chains and flail blades. It may result in

serious injury.

2. Always use the cutting attachment guard properly

suited for the cutting attachment used.

3. When using metal blades, avoid “kickback” and

always prepare for an accidental kickback. See the

section “Kickback.”

4. When not in use, attach the blade cover onto the

blade. Remove the cover before operation.

Kickback (Blade thrust)

1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction 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: (Fig. 3)

– Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o’clock.

– Never apply the segment between 12 and 2

o’clock.

– 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, such as

fences, walls, tree trunks and stones.

– Never use cutting blades vertically, for such

operations as edging and trimming hedges.

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 sensation, alteration of skin color or of the

skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!

2. To reduce the risk of “white finger disease”, 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.

2. When transporting the tool, carry it in a horizontal

position by holding the shaft.

3. When transporting the tool in a vehicle, properly

secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise damage to the

tool and other baggage may result.

Maintenance

1. Have your tool serviced by our authorized service

center, always using only genuine replacement parts.

Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the

life of the tool and increase the risk of accidents.

2. Before doing any maintenance or repair work or

cleaning the tool, always turn it off and remove the

battery cartridge.

3. Always wear protective gloves when handling the

cutting blade.

4. Always clean dust and dirt off the tool. Never use

gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the

purpose. Discoloration, deformation or cracks of the

plastic components may result.

5. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts.

6. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not

described in the instruction manual. Ask our

authorized service center for such work.

7. Always use our genuine spare parts and accessories

only. Using parts or accessories supplied by a third

party may result in the tool breakdown, property

damage and/or serious injury.

8. Request our authorized service center to inspect and

maintain the tool at regular interval.

Storage

1. Before storing the tool, perform full cleaning and

maintenance. Remove the battery cartridge. Attach

the cover to the cutting blade.

2. Store the tool in a dry and high or locked location out

of reach of children.

3. Do not prop the tool against something, such as a

wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an

injury.

First aid

1. Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately

replace any item taken from the first aid kit.

2. When asking for help, give the following information:

– Place of the accident

– What happened

– Number of injured persons

– Nature of the injury

– Your name

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS ENC007-8

FOR BATTERY CARTRIDGE

1. Before using battery cartridge, read all

instructions and cautionary markings on (1)

battery charger, (2) battery, and (3) product using

battery.

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