Hikoki CG18DSDL Manuel utilisateur

INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE ET MODE D’EMPLOI

AVERTISSEMENT

Une utilisation INCORRECTE OU DANGEREUSE de cet appareils de jardinage peut

entraîner la mort ou de sérieuses blessures corporelles !

Ce mode d’emploi contient d’importantes informations à propos de la sécurité de ce

produit. Prière de lire et de comprendre ce mode d’emploi AVANT d’utiliser l'appareil de

jardinage. Garder ce mode d’emploi à la disponibilité des autres utilisateurs et propriétaires

avant qu’ils utilisent l'appareil de jardinage. Ce mode d’emploi doit être conservé dans

un endroit sûr.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this gardening appliance can result in death or serious

bodily injury!

This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read and

understand this manual BEFORE operating the gardening appliance. Please keep this

manual available for other users and owners before they use the gardening appliance.

This manual should be stored in safe place.

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

ADVERTENCIA

¡La utilización INAPROPIADA O PELIGROSA de esta herramienta para jardín puede

resultar en lesiones de gravedad o la muerte!

Este manual contiene información importante sobre la seguridad del producto. Lea y

comprenda este manual ANTES de utilizar la herramienta para jardín. Guarde este

manual para que puedan leerlo otras personas antes de utilizar la herramienta para

jardín. Este manual debe ser guardado en un lugar seguro.

Model

Modèle

Modelo

CG 18DSDL

Cordless Grass Trimmer

Coupe bordure sans fil

Cortaseto a batería

Designed for operating in USA & Canada only.

When this product is used in areas other than the USA & Canada,

we cannot guarantee the product quality and performance.

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CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............... 3

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ........................ 3

SAFETY ...................................................................... 3

GENERAL GARDENING APPLIANCE SAFETY

WARNINGS .................................................... 3

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS ......... 5

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS GRASS TRIMER ......

6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

BATTERY CHARGER ...................................... 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND

BATTERY CHARGER ...................................... 8

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............... 9

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION .................................. 11

NAME OF PARTS ................................................ 11

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 12

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ............................... 13

APPLICATIONS ................................................... 13

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD OF BATTERY ...

13

CHARGING METHOD ......................................... 13

ABOUT POWER LAMP........................................ 15

ABOUT REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR ..... 15

PRIOR TO OPERATION ....................................... 16

NYLON HEAD ...................................................... 16

OPERATION ......................................................... 19

OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS ................................ 20

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ....................... 21

ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 23

STANDARD ACCESSORIES ............................... 23

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................. 23

TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 24

PARTS LIST .............................................................. 76

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TABLE DES MATIERES

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

.......... 26

SIGNIFICATION DES MOTS D’AVERTISSEMENT

.... 26

SECURITE ................................................................ 26

AVERTISSEMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ GÉNÉRAUX

CONCERNANT LES APPAREILS DE JARDINAGE ...

26

REGLES DE SECURITE SPECIFIQUES ET SYMBOLES ....

28

PRÉCAUTIONS RELATIVES À LA DÉBROUSSAILLEUSE ..

29

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES POUR LE

CHARGEUR DE BATTERIE ........................................

31

CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

POUR L’UTILISATION DE LA BATTERIE ET

DU CHARGEUR DE BATTERIE .................... 32

PRÉCAUTIONS RELATIVES A LA BATTERIE AU

LITHIUM ION

..........................................................

33

DESCRIPTION FONCTIONNELLE ........................... 35

NOM DES PARTIES ............................................ 35

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 36

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ASSEMBLAGE ET FONCTIONNEMENT ................ 37

UTILISATIONS .................................................... 37

MÉTHODE DE RETRAIT ET D’INSTALLATION

DE LA BATTERIE .......................................... 37

MÉTHODE DE RECHARGE ................................. 37

À PROPOS DU TÉMOIN D'ALIMENTATION ..... 39

A PROPOS DE L’INDICATEUR DE PUISSANCE

RÉSIDUELLE DE LA BATTERIE ................... 39

AVANT D’UTILISER L’APPAREIL DE JARDINAGE .....

40

TÊTE DE FIL DE NYLON ...................................... 41

UTILISATION ....................................................... 43

PRÉCAUTIONS D’UTILISATION ........................ 44

ENTRETIEN ET INSPECTION .................................. 46

ACCESOIRES ........................................................... 48

ACCESSOIRES STANDARD ............................... 48

ACCESSOIRES EN OPTION ......................................

48

DÉPANNAGE ........................................................... 49

LISTE DES PIECES ................................................... 76

Français

ÍNDICE

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MONTAJE Y OPERACIÓN ...................................... 62

APLICACIONES ................................................... 62

MÉTODO DE EXTRACCIÓN E INSTALACIÓN

DE LA BATERÍA ............................................ 62

MÉTODO DE CARGA .......................................... 62

ACERCA DE LA LÁMPARA INDICADORA DE

FUNCIONAMIENTO ...............................................

64

ACERCA DEL INDICADOR DE BATERÍA RESTANTE ...

64

ANTES DE LA OPERACIÓN ................................ 65

CABEZAL DE NYLON .......................................... 66

OPERACIÓN ........................................................ 68

PRECAUCIONES DE OPERACIÓN ..................... 69

MANTENIMIENTO E INSPECCIÓN ........................ 71

ACCESORIOS ........................................................... 73

ACCESORIOS ESTÁNDAR ................................. 73

ACCESORIOS OPCIONALES ............................................

73

SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS .................................. 74

LISTA DE PIEZAS .................................................... 76

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INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES SOBRE SEGURIDAD .....

51

SIGNIFICADO DE LAS PALABRAS DE SEÑALIZACIÓN .......

51

SEGURIDAD ............................................................. 51

ADVERTENCIAS DE SEGURIDAD GENERAL DE LA

HERRAMIENTA PARA JARDÍN ..............................

51

NORMAS Y SÍMBOLOS ESPECÍFICOS DE SEGURIDAD

... 53

PRECAUCIONES DE LA SEGADORA DE CÉSPED

AUTOALIMENTADA ........................................

54

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD

PARA EL CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS .............

56

INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD PARA

LA BATERÍA Y EL CARGADOR DE BATERÍAS .......

57

ADVERTENCIA DE LA BATERÍA DE LITIO .............

58

DESCRIPCIÓN FUNCIONAL .................................... 60

NOMENCLATURA ............................................... 60

ESPECIFICACIONES ............................................ 61

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual

before operating or maintaining this gardening appliance.

Most accidents that result from gardening appliance operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to

observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous

situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.

Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which

contain the operation and maintenance instructions.

Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the

gardening appliance and in this Instruction Manual.

NEVER use this gardening appliance in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate

injury, or may cause machine damage.

NOTE emphasizes essential information.

SAFETY

GENERAL GARDENING APPLIANCE SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the

risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

Read all safety warnings and all instructions.

Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “gardening appliance” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) gardening appliance

or battery-operated (cordless) gardening appliance.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit.

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate gardening appliances in

explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

Gardening appliances create sparks which

may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a gardening appliance.

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Gardening appliance plugs must match the

outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way.

Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) gardening appliances.

Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will

reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and

refrigerators.

There is an increased risk of electric shock if

your body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose gardening appliances to rain

or wet conditions.

Water entering a gardening appliance will

increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the gardening

appliance.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges

or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk

of electric shock.

e) When operating a gardening appliance

outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for

outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces

the risk of electric shock.

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f) If operating a gardening appliance in a damp

location is unavoidable, use a residual current

device (RCD) protected supply.

Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a gardening

appliance.

Do not use a gardening appliance while you

are tired or under the influence of drugs,

alcohol or medication.

A moment of inattention while operating

gardening appliances may result in serious

personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection.

Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-

skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting

to power source and/or battery pack, picking

up or carrying the gardening appliance.

Carrying gardening appliances with your

finger on the switch or energising gardening

appliances that have the switch on invites

accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the gardening appliance on.

A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating

part of the gardening appliance may result in

personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

This enables better control of the gardening

appliance in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing

or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and

gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities,

ensure these are connected and properly

used.

Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related

hazards.

4) Gardening appliance use and care

a) Do not force the gardening appliance. Use

the correct gardening appliance for your

application.

The correct gardening appliance will do the

job better and safer at the rate for which it

was designed.

b) Do not use the gardening appliance if the

switch does not turn it on and off.

Any gardening appliance that cannot be

controlled with the switch is dangerous and

must be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the gardening

appliance before making any adjustments,

changing accessories, or storing gardening

appliances.

Such preventive safety measures reduce the

risk of starting the gardening appliance

accidentally.

d) Store idle gardening appliances out of the

reach of children and do not allow persons

unfamiliar with the gardening appliance or

these instructions to operate the gardening

appliance.

Gardening appliances are dangerous in the

hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain gardening appliances. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition

that may affect the gardening appliance’s

operation.

If damaged, have the gardening appliance

repaired before use.

Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained gardening appliances.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and are

easier to control.

g) Use the gardening appliance, accessories and

tool bits etc. in accordance with these

instructions, taking into account the working

conditions and the work to be performed.

Use of the gardening appliance for operations

different from those intended could result in

a hazardous situation.

5) Battery gardening appliance use and care

a) Recharge only with the charger specified by

the manufacturer.

A charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a risk of fire when

used with another battery pack.

b) Use gardening appliances only with

specifically designated battery packs.

Use of any other battery packs may create a

risk of injury and fire.

c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away

from other metal objects like paper clips,

coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small

metal objects, that can make a connection

from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may

cause burns or a fire.

d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be

ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If

contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.

If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek

medical help.

Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

irritation or burns.

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WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling, and other construction activities

contains chemicals known [to the State of California]

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

●

Lead from lead-based paints,

●

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other

masonry products, and

●

Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated

lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending

on how often you do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety

equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS

1. Hold gardening appliances by insulated gripping

surfaces when performing an operation where the

cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own

cord.

Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal

parts of the gardening appliance “live” and shock

the operator.

2. ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using the

gardening appliance for extended

periods.

Prolonged exposure to high intensity

noise can cause hearing loss.

3. NEVER place hands or other body parts near the

moving parts during operation. Hold the grass

trimmer by its handle only.

4. Because the cordless grass trimmer operates by

battery power, be aware of the fact that it can begin

to operate at any time.

5. When working at elevated locations, clear the area

of all other people and be aware of conditions

below you.

6. NEVER touch moving parts.

NEVER place your hands, fingers or other body

parts near the gardening appliance’s moving parts.

7. NEVER operate without all guards in place.

NEVER operate this gardening appliance without

all guards or safety features in place and in proper

working order. If maintenance or servicing requires

6) Service

a) Have your gardening appliance serviced by a

qualified repair person using only identical

replacement parts.

This will ensure that the safety of the

gardening appliance is maintained.

the removal of a guard or safety feature, be sure

to replace the guard or safety feature before

resuming operation of the gardening appliance.

8. Use right gardening appliance.

Don’t force small gardening appliance or

attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty gardening

appliance.

Don’t use gardening appliance for purpose not

intended —for example— don’t use circular saw

for cutting tree limbs or logs.

9. NEVER use a gardening appliance for applications

other than those specified.

NEVER use a gardening appliance for applications

other than those specified in the Instruction

Manual.

10. Handle gardening appliance correctly.

Operate the gardening appliance according to the

instructions provided herein. Do not drop or throw

the gardening appliance. NEVER allow the

gardening appliance to be operated by children,

individuals unfamiliar with its operation or

unauthorized personnel.

11. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place.

Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted.

Check their condition periodically.

12. Do not use gardening appliances if the plastic

housing or handle is cracked.

Cracks in the gardening appliance’s housing or

handle can lead to electric shock. Such gardening

appliances should not be used until repaired.

13. Accessories must be securely mounted to the

gardening appliance.

Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others.

Cutting implements and accessories which have

been mounted to the gardening appliance should

be secure and tight.

14. NEVER use a gardening appliance which is

defective or operating abnormally.

If the gardening appliance appears to be operating

unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise

appears defective, stop using it immediately and

arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service

center.

15. Carefully handle gardening appliances.

Should a gardening appliance be dropped or struck

against hard materials inadvertently, it may be

deformed, cracked, or damaged.

16. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.

Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon

tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack

plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents.

Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly

dampened with soapy water and dry thoroughly.

17. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets the

requirement of the latest revision of

ANSI Standard Z87.1.

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18. This product contains a strong permanent magnet

in the motor.

Observe the following precautions regarding

adhering of chips to the gardening appliance and

the effect of the permanent magnet on electronic

devices.

CAUTION

1

Do not place the gardening appliance on a

workbench or work area where metal chips are

present.

The chips may adhere to the gardening appliance,

resulting in injury or malfunction.

2

If chips have adhered to the gardening appliance,

do not touch it. Remove the chips with a brush.

Failure to do so may result in injury.

3

If you use a pacemaker or other electronic medical

device, do not operate or approach the gardening

appliance.

Operation of the electronic device may be affected.

4

Do not use the gardening appliance in the vicinity

of precision devices such as cell phones, magnetic

cards or electronic memory media.

Doing so may lead to misoperation, malfunction

or loss of data.

19. Definitions for symbols used on this gardening

appliance

V ............... volts

—

---

.............. direct current

no ............ no load speed

---/min ...... revolutions or reciprocation per minute

PRECAUTIONS FOR CORDLESS GRASS

TRIMER

WARNING

1. Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use

appliances in damp or wet locations.

2. Don’t Use In Rain.

3. Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept

at a distance from work area.

4. Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use

of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is

recommended when working outdoors. Wear

protective hair covering to contain long hair.

5. Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask

if operation is dusty.

6. Use Right Appliance – Do not use appliance for

any job except that for which it is intended.

7. Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry

plugged-in appliance with finger on switch. Be sure

switch is off when plugging in.

8. Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better

and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the

rate for which it was designed.

9. Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance

at all times.

10. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use

common sense. Do not operate appliance when

you are tired.

11. Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,

appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and

high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.

12. Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge

sharp and clean for best performance and to

reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect

appliance cord periodically, and if damaged, have

it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect

extension cords periodically and replace if

damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from

oil and grease.

13. Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the

appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it

will operate properly and perform its intended

function. Check for alignment of moving parts,

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting, and any other condition that may affect

its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged

should be properly repaired or replaced by an

authorized service center unless indicated

elsewhere in this manual.

14. Do not charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.

15. Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.

16. Remove or disconnect battery before servicing,

cleaning or removing material from the gardening

appliance.

17. Use only the following type and size

battery(ies):BSL1830

18. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.

The cell may explode. Check with local codes for

possible special disposal instructions.

19. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if

swallowed.

20. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to

short the battery with conducting materials such

as rings, bracelets, and keys.

The battery or conductor may overheat and cause

burns.

21. Exercise patience in all work with the gardening

appliance. And dress properly to keep warm.

22. Plan all work ahead to prevent accidents.

23. Do not operate the gardening appliance at night

or under bad weather conditions when visibility

is poor. And do not operate the gardening

appliance when it is raining or right after it has

been raining.

Working on slippery ground could lead to an

accident if you lose your balance.

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24. Inspect the nylon head before starting work.

Do not use the gardening appliance if the nylon

head is cracked, scarred or bent.

Make sure the nylon head is properly attached. A

nylon head that falls apart or comes loose during

operation could cause an accident.

25. Be sure to attach the cover before starting work.

Operating the gardening appliance without this

parts could lead to injury.

26. Be sure to attach the loop handle before starting

work. Make sure it is not loose but properly

attached before starting work. Hold the loop

handle firmly during work and do not swing the

gardening appliance around, but use the correct

posture and maintain your balance.

Losing your balance during work could lead to an

injury.

27. Take care when starting the motor.

Place the gardening appliance on level ground.

Do operate the gardening appliance within 50ft.

(15 m) of people or animals.

Make sure that the nylon head does not come into

contact with the ground or trees and plants.

A careless start could lead to injury.

28. Do not secure the lock lever.

Accidentally pulling back the lever could lead to

unexpected injury.

29. Before leaving the gardening appliance, press the

power button to turn it off.

30. Operate the gardening appliance with care near

electric cables, gas pipes and similar installations.

31. Look out for and remove empty cans, wire, stones

or other obstacles before starting work. And do

not work near tree roots or rocks.

Working in such areas could damage the nylon

head or lead to injury.

32. Never touch the nylon head during operation.

Also make sure it does not come into contact with

your hair, clothes, etc.

33. In the following situations, turn off the motor and

check that the nylon head has stopped rotating.

To move to another work area.

To remove rubbish or grass that has become stuck

in the gardening appliance.

To remove from the work area obstacles or the

rubbish, grass and chips generated by trimming.

To lay down the gardening appliance.

Doing this with the nylon head still rotating could

lead to unexpected accidents.

34. Do not use the gardening appliance within 50ft.

(15 m) of another person.

When you work with someone else, maintain a

distance of more than 50ft. (15 m).

Flying chips could lead to unexpected accidents.

When working on unstable surfaces like slopes,

make sure that your co-worker is not exposed to

any hazards.

Use whistles or other means for calling the

attention of your co-workers.

35. When grass and other objects become entangled

in the nylon head, turn off the motor and make

sure the nylon head has stopped rotating before

removing them.

Removing objects from the nylon head when it is

still rotating will lead to injury.

Continuing operation when foreign matter is stuck

in the nylon head may lead to damage.

36. If the gardening appliance is operating poorly and

produces strange noise or vibrations, turn off the

motor immediately and ask your dealer to have it

inspected and repaired.

Continued use under these conditions could lead

to injury or gardening appliance damage.

37. If you drop or bump the gardening appliance,

inspect it carefully to check there is no damage,

cracks or deformation.

Using a gardening appliance that is damaged,

cracked or deformed could result in injury.

38. Secure the gardening appliance during vehicle

transport to ensure that it lies still.

Failure to heed this warning may result in an

accident.

CAUTION

1. Do not turn on the nylon head for cutting objects

other than grass. Do not operate the gardening

appliance in water puddles and make sure that

soil does not come into contact with the nylon

head.

2. The gardening appliance contains precision parts

and should not be dropped, exposed to strong

impact or water.

The gardening appliance could be damaged or

malfunction.

3. When the gardening appliance is to be stored after

use or be transported, remove the nylon head.

4. Do not expose the gardening appliance to

insecticide and other chemicals.

Such chemicals could cause cracking and other

damage.

5. Replace warning labels with new labels when they

become difficult to recognize or illegible and when

they start to peel.

Ask your dealer to provide the warning labels.

6. Do not touch the motor immediately after use

since it may be very hot.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

BATTERY CHARGER

WARNING

Death or serious bodily injury could result from

improper or unsafe use of battery chargers. To

avoid these risks, follow these basic safety

instructions:

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* If the input rating of a battery charger is given in

watts rather than in amperes, the corresponding

ampere rating is to be determined by dividing the

wattage rating by the voltage rating–for example:

1,250 watts

125 volts

= 10 amperes

9. Do not operate battery charger with damaged cord

or plug-replace them immediately.

10. Do not operate battery charger if it has received a

sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged

in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

11. Do not disassemble battery charger; take it to a

qualified serviceman when service or repair is

required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk

of electric shock or fire.

12. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger

from receptacle before attempting any

maintenance or cleaning. Removing the battery

will not reduce this risk.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY

CHARGER

You must charge the battery before you can use the

gardening appliance. Before using the model

UC18YGSL / UC18YKSL battery charger, be sure to read

all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the

battery and in this manual.

REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPES:

FOR UC18YGSL / UC18YKSL---BSL1830. OTHER TYPES

OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND CAUSE INJURY!

Follow these instructions to avoid the risk of injury:

WARNING

Improper use of the battery or battery charger can

lead to serious injury. To avoid these injuries:

1. NEVER disassemble the battery.

2. NEVER incinerate the battery, even if it is

damaged or is completely worn out. The battery

can explode in a fire.

3. NEVER short-circuit the battery.

Table 1

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM AWG SIZE FOR

EXTENSION CORDS FOR BATTERY CHARGERS

AC Input Rating Amperes* AWG Size of Cord

Equal to or but less Length of Cord, Feet (Meter)

greater than than 25 (7.5) 50 (15) 100 (30) 150 (45)

02 1818 18 16

23 1818 16 14

34 1818 16 14

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

1. This manual contains important safety and

operating instructions for battery charger Model

UC18YGSL / UC18YKSL.

2. Before using battery charger, read all instructions

and cautionary markings on (1) battery charger,

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

3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI

rechargeable battery type: for UC18YGSL /

UC18YKSL---BSL1830. Other type of batteries may

burst causing personal injury and damage.

4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow.

5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold

by the battery charger manufacturer may result in

a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord,

pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger.

7. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected

to damage or stress.

8. An extension cord should not be used unless

absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension

cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If extension cord must be used make sure:

a. That blades of extension cord are the same

number, size, and shape as those of plug on

battery charger:

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in

good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere

rating of battery charger as specified in

Table 1.

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4. NEVER insert any objects into the battery

charger’s air vents. Electric shock or damage to

the battery charger may result.

5. NEVER charge outdoors. Keep the battery away

from direct sunlight and use only where there is

low humidity and good ventilation.

6. NEVER charge when the temperature is below

32°F (0°C) or above 104°F (40°C).

7. NEVER connect two battery chargers together.

8. NEVER insert foreign objects into the hole for the

battery or the battery charger.

9. NEVER use a booster transformer when charging.

10. NEVER use an engine generator or DC power to

charge.

11. NEVER store the battery or battery charger in

places where the temperature may reach or exceed

104°F (40°C).

12.

ALWAYS

operate charger on standard household

electrical power (120 volts). Using the charger on

any other voltage may overheat and damage the

charger.

13.

ALWAYS

wait at least 15 minutes between charges

to avoid overheating the charger.

14.

ALWAYS

disconnect the power cord from its

receptacle when the charger is not in use.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips

with the protection function to stop the output.

In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this

product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor

may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of

protection function.

1. When the battery power remaining runs out, the

motor stops.

In such case, charge it up immediately.

2. If the gardening appliance is overloaded, the motor

may stop. In this case, release the switch of gardening

appliance and eliminate causes of overloading. After

that, you can use it again.

3. If the battery is overheated under overload work,

the battery power may stop.

In this case, stop using the battery and let the

battery cool. After that, you can use it again.

Furthermore, please heed the following warning and

caution.

WARNING

In order to prevent any battery leakage, heat generation,

smoke emission, explosion and ignition beforehand,

please be sure to heed the following precautions.

1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on

the battery.



During work make sure that swarf and dust do not

fall on the battery.



Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the

gardening appliance during work do not collect on

the battery.



Do not store an unused battery in a location

exposed to swarf and dust.



Before storing a battery, remove any swarf and

dust that may adhere to it and do not store it

together with metal parts (screws, nails, etc.).

2. Do not pierce battery with a sharp object such as a

nail, strike with a hammer, step on, throw or

subject the battery to severe physical shock.

3. Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed

battery.

4. Do not use the battery in reverse polarity.

5. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or

car cigarette lighter sockets.

6. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than

those specified.

7. If the battery charging fails to complete even when

a specified recharging time has elapsed,

immediately stop further recharging.

8. Do not put or subject the battery to high

temperatures or high pressure such as into a

microwave oven, dryer, or high pressure container.

9. Keep away from fire immediately when leakage

or foul odor are detected.

10. Do not use in a location where strong static

electricity generates.

11. If there is battery leakage, foul odor, heat

generated, discolored or deformed, or in any way

appears abnormal during use, recharging or

storage, immediately remove it from the

equipment or battery charger, and stop use.

CAUTION

1. If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your

eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well

with fresh clean water such as tap water and

contact a doctor immediately.

If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-

problems.

2. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well

with clean water such as tap water immediately.

There is a possibility that this can cause skin

irritation.

3. If you find rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor,

deformation, and/or other irregularities when using

the battery for the first time, do not use and return

it to your supplier or vendor.

WARNING

If an electrically conductive foreign object enters the

terminals of the lithium ion battery, a short-circuit may

occur resulting in the risk of fire. Please observe the

following matters when storing the battery.



Do not place electrically conductive cuttings, nails,

steel wire, copper wire or other wire in the storage

case.



Install the battery in the gardening appliance until

the ventilation holes shown in Fig. 1 are concealed

to prevent short-circuits.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AND

MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS

AND

OWNERS OF THIS GARDENING APPLIANCE!

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FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

NOTE

The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and

maintenance of the gardening appliance.

NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the gardening appliance unless you have first read and

understood all safety instructions contained in this manual.

Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your

own gardening appliance.

NAME OF PARTS

1. Cordless grass trimmer



Battery (BSL1830 )

Fig. 1

Latch

Ventilation holes

Terminals

Lever

Power lamp

Loop handle

Lock

lever

Housing

Power

button

Cover

Main pipe

Remaining

battery

indicator lamp

Battery

Switch panel

Motor

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2. Battery Charger

SPECIFICATIONS

1. Cordless Grass Trimmer

Model CG18DSDL

Pole type Straight type

Cutting capacity diameter 12˝ (310 mm)

Rotation direction Counterclockwise as seen from above

No-load speed 5,000/min

Motor Disc Motor

Operating time on one charge *

1

(When supplied rechargeable battery is fully charged)

18 – 22 min *

2

Handle type Loop handle

Total length × total width × full height

65-3/4˝× 12-19/32˝× 9-27/32˝ (1,670 mm × 320 mm × 250 mm)

(with type BSL1830 inserted)

Battery Model BSL1830

Type Li-ion battery

Voltage DC 18 V

Weight

9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)

(with nylon head, type BSL1830 battery and cover)

*

1

The data in the above table is provided only as an example. Since type of grass, ambient temperature,

rechargeable battery characteristics, work methods, etc. can vary widely the above should only be used as a

rough guideline.

*

2

Conditions: Outer diameter of nylon head 12” (310 mm), switch set to full speed. (switch left ON all the time)

Model UC18YGSL UC18YKSL

Input power source Single phase: AC 120 V 60 Hz

Charging time

(At a temperature Approx. 90 min ...... BSL1830

of 68°F (20°C))

Charging voltage DC 14.4 – 18 V

Charging current DC 2.0 A

Weight 0.9 lbs. (0.4 kg) 0.8 lbs. (0.35 kg)

2. Battery Charger

Fig. 2

Pilot lamp

Nameplate

Guide rail

Pilot lamp

Nameplate

Guide rail

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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

Trimming, scaling and mowing of weed.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD

OF BATTERY

1. Battery removal

Hold the housing tightly and push the battery latch

to remove the battery (See Fig. 3).

CAUTION

Never short-circuit the battery.

2. Battery installation

Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see

Fig. 3).

Fig. 3

CHARGING METHOD

NOTE

Before plugging into the receptacle, make sure the

following points.



The power source voltage is stated on the

nameplate.



The cord is not damaged.

WARNING

Do not charge at voltage higher than indicated on

the nameplate.

If charged at voltage higher than indicated on the

nameplate, the charger will burn out.

1. Insert the plug of battery charger into the

receptacle.

When the plug of battery charger has been inserted

into the receptacle, pilot lamp will blink in red. (At

1-second intervals)

WARNING

Do not use the electrical cord if

damaged. Have it repaired

immediately.

2. Insert the battery to the battery charger.

Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown

in Fig. 4. Make sure it contacts the bottom of the

battery charger.

Fig. 4

Push out

Insert

Battery

Latch

push

BSL1830

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3. Charging



When the battery is inserted into the battery

charger, charging will commence and the pilot

lamp will light in red. (See Table 2)

NOTE

If the pilot lamp does not light or blink in red, pull

out the plug from the receptacle and check if the

battery is properly mounted.



Regarding the temperature of the rechargeable

battery.

The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are

as shown in the Table 3, and batteries that have

become hot should be cooled for a while before

being recharged.



Regarding recharging time

Table 4 shows the recharging time required

according to the type of battery.

Table 4 Recharging time (approx. min.) at 20°C

NOTE

The recharging time may vary according to the

ambient temperature.

4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle.

CAUTION

Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling

on the cord.

Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from

receptacle to avoid damaging cord.

5. Hold the charger firmly and pull out the battery.

Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out

the battery from the battery charger.

NOTE

After operation, pull out batteries from the charger

first, and then keep the batteries properly.

Regarding electric discharge in case of new

batteries, etc.

As the internal chemical substance of new batteries

and batteries that have not been used for an

extended period is not activated, the electric

discharge might be low when using them the first

and second time. This is a temporary

phenomenon, and normal time required for

recharging will be restored by recharging the

batteries 2 – 3 times.



When the battery is fully charged, the pilot lamp

will blink in red slowly. (At 1-second intervals) (See

Table 2)

Table 3 Recharging ranges of batteries

Rechargeable Temperatures at which the

batteries battery can be recharged

32°F – 122°F

BSL1830

(0°C – 50°C)

Battery capacity (Ah)

Battery Voltage (V) Li-ion BATTERY

3.0 Ah

18V BSL1830 90 min.

Indications of the pilot lamp

Before

Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light

charging

Blinks for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)

Lights

Lights continuously

Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light

Blinks for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)

Lights for 1 second. Does not light

Blinks for 0.5 seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds)

Lights for 0.1 seconds. Does not light

Flickers for 0.1 seconds. (off for 0.1 seconds)

Table 2

Overheat

standby

While

charging

Charging

complete

Battery overheated.

Unable to charge.

(Charging will

commence when

battery cools)

Pilot lamp

(red)

Charging

impossible

Malfunction in the

battery or the charger

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How to make the batteries perform longer.



Recharge the batteries before they become

completely exhausted.

When you feel that the power of the gardening

appliance becomes weaker, stop using the

gardening appliance and recharge its battery. If you

continue to use the gardening appliance and

exhaust the electric current, the battery may be

damaged and its life will become shorter.



Avoid recharging at high temperatures.

A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately

after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately

after use, its internal chemical substance will

deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened.

Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled

for a while.

CAUTION

●

When the battery charger has been continuously

used, the battery charger will be heated, thus

constituting the cause of the failures. Once the

charging has been completed, give 15 minutes rest

until the next charging.

●

If the battery is charged while it is heated because

it has been left for a long time in a location subject

to direct sunlight or because the battery has just

been used, the pilot lamp of the charger lights for

1 second, does not light for 0.5 seconds (off for

0.5 seconds).

The battery will not be recharged. In such a case,

let the battery cool before charging.

●

When the pilot lamp flickers (at 0.2-second

intervals), check for and take out any foreign

objects in the charger’s battery connector. If there

are no foreign objects, it is probable that the

battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to

your authorized Service Center.

NOTE



Charging times may be longer depending on the

surrounding temperature and battery conditions.



Charge time lamp indications are only a guide, and

may vary depending on the surrounding

temperature and battery conditions.



Remove the battery from the charger when not in

use.

ABOUT POWER LAMP

The power lamp indicates various statuses for the

gardening appliance. (Fig. 5)

Table 5 shows the various statuses indicated by the

power lamp.

Table 5

Fig. 5

ABOUT REMAINING BATTERY INDICATOR

The remaining battery lamp blinks when the remaining

battery power is low. (Fig. 6)

Please charge the gardening appliance as soon as

possible.

The table 6 shows the state of remaining battery

indicator lamp and the battery remaining power.

As the remaining battery indicator shows somewhat

differently depending on ambient temperature and

battery characteristics, read it as a reference.

State of lamp Status of Gardening appliance

Off Power OFF

Red Power ON

The over-heat protection

circuit of the gardening appliance is

operating.

Blinking red

The lever is being pressed while

the overload protection circuit of

the gardening appliance is operating.

Quickly blinking red

The gardening appliance is

operating abnormally.

Power Lamp

Switch Panel

State of lamp Battery Remaining Power

The battery remaining power

is enough.

The battery remaining power

is nearly empty.

Re-charge the battery soonest

possible.

Table 6

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Fig. 6

NOTE

Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or

break it. It may lead to a trouble.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

CAUTION

Pull out battery before doing any assembly.

1. Installing the loop handle (Fig. 7)

(1) Remove the finger-tight M6 × 43 bolts (2 pcs.).

(2) Install the loop handle on the main pipe so that it

leans against the housing.

(3) Place the handle fixture at the lower end of the

main pipe and secure it firmly using M6 × 43 bolts

(2 pcs.) and M6 nuts (2 pcs.).

Fig. 7

NOTE

Secure the loop handle in a location that provides

a good grip.

CAUTION

Install the loop handle properly and securely as

instructed in the handling instructions.

If not attached properly or securely, it may come

off and cause injury.

2. Installing cover (Fig. 8, 9)

WARNING

Be sure to install the cover in its designated

location.

Failure to heed this warning may result in injury

from flying stones.

NOTE

Use the supplied Allen wrench 4mm for

installation.

(1) Use the supplied D5 tapping screw to install the

knife in the cover. (Fig. 8)

Fig. 8

(2) Align the two holes in the cover bracket and the

cover and insert two M6 × 25 hex. socket button

bolts passed through a M6 spring washer

respectively. (The cover bracket is installed in the

motor case.)

(3) Place the cover holder on the underside of the

cover and use the supplied Allen wrench 4 mm to

alternately tighten the two M6 × 25 hex. socket

button bolts until they are properly tightened.

Fig. 9

CAUTION



Take care to avoid cutting yourself on the knife

inside the cover.



Install the cover and knife properly and securely

as instructed in the handling instructions.

If not attached properly or securely, they may

come off and cause injury.

NYLON HEAD

Installation of semi-auto nylon head

1. Function

Automatically feeds more nylon cutting line when

it is tapped .

M6 nuts (2 pcs.)

Loop handle

Housing side

Main pipe

Handle fixture

M6 × 43 bolts (2 pcs.)

Remaining battery

indicator lamp

Cover

D5 tapping screw

Knife

M6 × 25 hex. socket

button bolts (2 pcs.)

Cover bracket

Cover holder

Cover

M6 spring

washers (2 pcs.)

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2. Installation (Fig. 12, 13)

(1) Insert the flange assy into the motor case. At this

time, the wing of the flange assy should face the

motor case side. Next, align the holes of the flange

assy and the motor case, insert the Allen wrench 4

mm, and then turn to tighten the flange assy.

(2) Screw the nylon head directly to the threaded

fastener of the motor case.

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

CAUTION

Install the nylon head properly and securely as

instructed in the handling instructions.

If not attached properly or securely, it may come

off and cause injury.



The mounting nut of nylon head is left-hand-

threaded. Turn clockwise to loosen/

counterclockwise to tighten.

3. Adjustment of line length

(1) Rotate and tap the nylon head on the ground.

Nylon line is drawn out abt, 1-3/16”(30 mm) by one

tapping. (Fig. 14)

Specifications

Applicable nylon cord

Cord diameter: Fig. 10

Length: 6.56 ft. (2 m)

Cross-section shape of line: Oval

Fig. 10

CAUTION



The case must be securely attached to the cover.



Check the cover, case and other components for

cracks or other damage.



Check the case and button for wear.

If the wear limit mark on the case is no longer

visible or there is a hole in the bottom of the

button, change the new parts immediately.

(Fig. 11)



The nylon head must be securely mounted to the

threaded fastener of the motor case.



For outstanding performance and reliability,

always use Hitachi nylon cutting line. Never use

metal wire rope and the like that could become a

dangerous projectile.

Fig. 11



If the nylon head does not feed cutting line

properly, check that the nylon line and all

components are properly installed. Contact your

Hitachi dealer if you need assistance.

Wear

limit

mark

Button

Code No.

Type of

Direction of

Size of

attaching

rotation

attaching

screw screw

334127

Female

Counterclockwise

M10

×

screw P1.25-LH

Flange ass’y

Wing

Motor Case

0.066 in.

(1.68 mm)

0.093 in.

(2.38 mm)

Allen wrench 4 mm

Flange ass'y

Nylon head

Cover

Motor case

Hole

Screw

Threaded fastener

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Fig. 14

Also, you can extend nylon line with hands. This

time the motor must be completely stopped.

Confirm the line extends in 1-3/16" (30 mm) increments

by "tapping" and "releasing" the bottom button while

pulling the line ends of the nylon head. (Fig. 15)

Appropriate length of nylon line

The appropriate length of the line when the gardening

appliance is in use is 3-17/32"– 4-5/16" (90 – 110 mm).

Extend the line to the appropriate length.

Fig. 15

4. Nylon line replacement

(1) Prepare 6.56 ft. (2 m) of genuine nylon line in Fig.

10. (Code No.334128)

If the cross section is circular, 0.055 in. (ø1.4 mm)

of line can be used.

(2) Press the opposing tabs, and then remove the

cover from the case. (Fig. 16)

Fig. 16

(3) Remove the reel from the case. (Fig. 17)



If there is nylon line remaining, hook the line in

the groves, and then remove the reel.



If the nylon line does not extend when there is

enough nylon line remaining, or when replacing

the nylon line (Code No. 334128), wind the nylon

line using the following procedure.

Fig. 17

(4) Hook the nylon line in the grooves of the reel as

shown in Fig. 18 and 19, and then wind the line in

the direction of the arrow so that the nylon line

does not cross.

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

(5) Leave about 3-15/16" – 5-15/16" (100 mm – 150 mm)

nylon cord unwound, hook and secure the line in

the stopper. (Fig. 20)

Fig. 20

NOTE

Do not cross the nylon line when securing the line

in the stopper. (Fig. 21)

Cover

Tab

Press tabs

(2 areas)

Case

3-15/16"– 5-15/16"

(100 mm – 150 mm)

Secure in the

stopper

Appropriate length

3-17/32"– 4-5/16"

(90 – 110 mm)

Extends in 1-3/16"

(30 mm) increments

Tap/release

Reel

Nylon

line

Folded

center of

nylon

cord

Hole of

the reel

Groove of

the reel

Nylon line

Reel

Nylon head

Tap

Reel

Case

Groove

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(8) Pull the line taught so there is no slack, and then cut

the line to an extended length of 3-17/32"– 4-5/16"

(90 mm – 110 mm) with scissors. (Fig. 24)

OPERATION

Trimming grass

WARNING

●

Do not operate the gardening appliance at night

or under bad weather conditions when visibility

is poor.

●

Do not operate the gardening appliance when it

is raining or right after it has been raining.

●

Wear proper footwear to prevent slipping that

could cause you to lose your balance and fall.

●

Do not use the gardening appliance on steep

slopes.

When trimming grass on slopes that are not so

steep, trim by moving towards the ridge.

●

Place the right hand on the handle and the left

hand on the loop handle and hold it firmly.

●

Take care not to move the nylon head too close

to your feet.

●

Do not raise the nylon head above your knee

during cutting.

●

Do not use the gardening appliance where the

nylon head may come into contact with stones,

tree and other obstacles.

●

Do not use the gardening appliance within 50ft.

(15 m) of another person. When you work with

someone else, maintain a distance of more than

50ft. (15 m).

1. Insert the battery while observing its polarities.

2. Turn on the gardening appliance. (Fig. 25)



Press the power button on the housing, the power

goes on and the power lamp on the handle lights

red.



Pressing the power button a second time turns the

power off and the red lamp on the handle goes off.

Fig. 21

(6) Align the position of the stopper and eyelet line

guide, and then insert the button through the case.

Release the line from the stopper while holding

the reel lightly, and then string the line through

the eyelet line guide. (Fig. 22)

Fig. 22

(7) Press and snap the tabs of the case in the locking

holes of the cover. (Fig. 23)

WARNING

Check to make sure the tabs are firmly snapped

into the locking holes.

Operating the gardening appliance while the parts

are not firmly snapped together may results in

accidents or injury from flying part.

Fig. 23

While holding

the reel

String the

line

through

the eyelet

line guide

Nylon line

Reel

Stopper

Eyelet line guide

Locking holes of

cover (2 holes)

Tabs of case

(2 tabs)

Fig. 24

Extended length

3-17/32"– 4-5/16" (90 mm – 110 mm)

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[Grass trimming techniques]



Do not swing the pipe, but use the hips to move the

nylon head horizontally from right to left in an arc

while going forward and use the left side of the nylon

head for cutting grass. (Fig. 28)

Fig. 28

OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS

Continuous work

This gardening appliance comes with an over-heat

protection circuit that protects the electronic parts

that control the rechargeable battery. In continuous

trimming work, gardening appliance temperature

will rise and eventually trigger the over-heat

protection circuit, which will shut down the

gardening appliance.

If this happens, let the gardening appliance cool

for a length of time. When the temperature drops,

it will again become possible to use the gardening

appliance. When the rechargeable battery has to

be exchanged during continuous operation, let the

gardening appliance rest for about 15 minutes.

Overload Protection

This gardening appliance comes with an overload

protection circuit to protect the electronic parts

controlling the gardening appliance. In continuous

overload during trimming work (locking the nylon

head, etc.), the overload protection circuit shuts

down the motor. If this happens, turn OFF the

power, and then resolve the problem causing the

overload.

The power lamp blinks if the lever is pressed after

the motor has stopped (see page 15, “ABOUT

POWER LAMP”). The power automatically turns

OFF if the power lamp blinks longer than 5 seconds.

If this happens, resolve the problem causing the

overload, and then switch the power button ON to

resume using the gardening appliance.

Fig. 25

[Auto power off]

When the power is turned on but the lever is not

used for one minute, the gardening appliance is

automatically turned off. To turn the gardening

appliance on again, press the power button a

second time.

WARNING

Never leave the gardening appliance with the

power on. This could result in an accident.

3. Trimming grass



Grip the handle from above, press the lock lever

and pull the lever to start nylon head rotation.

(Fig. 26)

Fig. 26



Release the lever when you finish trimming and

stop the motor.



Place your thumb on the loop handle and grip the

handle with your other fingers. (Fig. 27)

Fig. 27



Take a posture that makes it easy to move.

Switch Panel

Power lamp

Lock lever

Lever

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