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Switch action (Fig. 3)

CAUTION:

• Before inserting 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 being accidentally

pulled, a lock-off button is provided.

To start the tool, depress the lock-off button and pull the

switch trigger. Release the switch trigger to stop. The

lock-off button can be pressed from either right or left

side.

Indication lamp (Fig. 4)

Running the tool allows the indication lamp to show the

battery cartridge capacity status.

When the tool is also overloaded and has stopped during

operation, the lamp lights up in red.

Refer to the following table for the status and action to be

taken for the indication lamp.

Note 1: The time at which the indication lamp lights up varies by the temperature around the work area and the battery

cartridge conditions.

010970

Adjusting the shearing height (Fig. 5)

Changing the position of holding the change lever allows

three-stepped setting for sheared grass height (10 mm,

20 mm, 30 mm).

To change setting, tilt the change lever for the base frame

position and with the change lever tilted move it up or

down along the tool surface until the protrusion on base

frame fits in one of the holes in the tool and release it.

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.

Installing or removing blade cover

CAUTION:

• Be careful not to contact the shear blade when

installing or removing the blade cover. Contacting the

shear blade may cause personal injuries. (Fig. 6 & 7)

Slide the blade cover from the tool’s side until the shear

blade completely hides itself and then push in it lightly

towards the tool from the front.

To remove the blade cover, take the above installation

procedure in reverse.

Installing or removing base frame

CAUTION:

• Before installing or removing base frame, be sure to

install the blade cover.

• When installing or removing base frame, take care that

your fingers are not be pinched between the tool and

base frame. (Fig. 8)

To remove the base frame, upset the tool and take it out

of the groove grabbing its bottom. (Fig. 9)

To install the base frame, fit the protrusion of base frame

near the change lever into the hole for the sheared grass

height setting. With the base frame so fitted, pull the lower

part of base frame and fit the other part of the base frame

in the groove in the tool.

Installing or removing grass shear blades

CAUTION:

• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and the

battery cartridge is removed before installing or

removing shear blades. Failure to switch off and

remove the battery cartridge from the tool may result in

serious injury from accidental start-up.

• When replacing the shear blade, always wear gloves

without removing blade cover so that hands and face

does not directly contact the blade. Failure to do so

may cause personal injury.

NOTE:

• Do not wipe off grease from the gear and crank. Failure

to do so may cause damage to the tool.

• For specific way of removing and installing shear

blades refer to the reverse of a package for accessory

shear blades. (Fig. 10)

Remove the base frame and place the tool upside down.

CAUTION:

• Before placing the tool upside down, be sure to remove

the base frame. (Fig. 11)

To remove the shear blade, press the locking lever and

with the locking lever pressed turn the undercover

counterclockwise until the symbol on the undercover is

aligned with the symbol Δ on the locking lever. (Fig. 12)

Take out the undercover, shear blade and crank in order

from the tool. (Fig. 13)

To install the grass shear blade, prepare the crank,

undercover and new grass shear blade. (Fig. 14)

Take out the blade cover from the old shear blades and fit

it onto the new ones for easy handling during the

replacement of blades. (Fig. 15)

Adjust the three pin position so that these pins are lined

up at right angle in relation to the basic alignment line on

the tool housing. (Fig. 16)

Indication lamp Status Action to be taken

The lamp blinks in red. This indicates the appropriate time to

replace the battery cartridge when the

battery power becomes low.

Recharge the battery cartridge as soon

as possible.

The lamp lights up in red. (Note 1) This function works when the battery

power is almost used up. At this time,

tool stops immediately.

Recharge the battery cartridge.

The lamp lights up in red. (Note 1) Autostop due to overload. Turn off the tool.

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