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TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult
your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
Symptom
Charger
The Charge lamp
does not go on.
The Charge lamp
does not go off after 4
hours of charging.
Tool
Does not operate.
Goes on, but soon
stops.
Strong vibrations
Strange noise from
the gear case
20
Possible cause
The power plug is not connected to an
AC outlet.
The battery is not properly connected to
the charger.
The battery or charger electrodes are
soiled.
The battery is extremely hot.
The battery or charger is faulty.
The rechargeable battery is depleted.
The rechargeable battery has not been
properly installed.
The power has not been turned on.
The lock lever was not pressed when
the lever was pulled back.
The tool pulls in large volumes of grass
that are caught between the safety
cover and the nylon head, the tool is
overloaded.
The rechargeable battery power is low.
The rechargeable battery is overheated. Stop using the rechargeable battery,
The loop handle is not properly attached
to the main pipe.
The safety cover is not been properly
attached to the main pipe.
The gear case has run out of grease.
Remedy
Connect the power plug to an AC outlet.
Insert the battery so that it is properly
seated in the charger.
Use a cotton swab or other tool to clean
the electrodes.
Allow the battery to properly cool before
charging.
Disconnect the power plug and consult
your dealer or the Hitachi Authorized
Service Center.
Charge the rechargeable battery.
Remove the rechargeable battery
from the battery compartment in
the tool and check for and remove
any foreign matter. Also check the
battery electrodes for soiling, water
or other foreign matter. Use a cotton
swab for cleaning. Make sure that the
rechargeable battery is pressed in until
it clicks into place.
Press the start button on the housing to
start the tool. This tool comes with an
auto power off function. The power is
automatically turned off if nobody pulls
the lever during a one minute period
after power on. To turn the tool on again,
press the start button a second time.
Pressing the start button a second time
turns the power off .
To prevent accidents from incorrect
operation, the lock lever must be
pressed while the lever is pulled back to
start the motor.
Hold the handle from above and press
the lock lever while pulling the handle.
This is the eff ect of a function that
protects the rechargeable battery by
turning off the motor when the tool is
exposed to an excessive load. Turn off
the tool and remove the cause of the
overload. Press the start button once
again to continue operation.
Charge the rechargeable battery.
remove it from the tool and let it cool in
a well-ventilated location not exposed
to sunlight.
Secure properly.
Secure properly.
Lubricate using grease.