NOT CONTINUE to use under these conditions. Follow the charging
procedure. You may also charge a partially used pack whenever
you desire with no adverse affect on the battery pack.
5. Foreign materials of a conductive nature such as, but not limited
to, steel wool, aluminum foil, or any buildup of metallic particles
should be kept away from charger cavities. Always unplug the
charger from the power supply when there is no battery pack in the
cavity. Unplug charger before attempting to clean.
6. Do not freeze or immerse charger in water or any other liquid.
wArNINg:
Shock hazard. Do not allow any liquid to get
inside charger. Never attempt to open the battery pack for any
reason. If the plastic housing of the battery pack breaks or cracks,
return to a service center for recycling.
INSTALLINg / reMOVINg BATTery PACk
wArNINg:
Make certain the lock-off button is engaged to
prevent switch actuation before removing or installing battery.
TO INSTALL BATTery PACk:
Insert battery pack into tool until fully
seated and an audible click is heard (figure
2). Make sure battery pack is fully seated
and fully latched into position.
TO reMOVe BATTery PACk: Depress
the battery release button in the back of the
battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool.
STATe Of CHArge INdICATOr
(fIgUre 2a)
The battery is equipped with a state of
charge indicator. This can be used to display the current level
of charge in the battery during use and
during charging. It does not indicate tool
functionality and is subject to variation based
on product components, temperature and
end-user application.
CHeCkINg STATe Of CHArge dUrINg
USe (fIgUre 2b):
SwITCH
To turn the unit "ON", slide the lock off
button, shown in figure 3, backward and
squeeze the trigger switch. Once the unit is
running, you may release the lock off button.
In order to keep the unit running you must
continue to squeeze the trigger. To turn the
2
unit "OFF", release the trigger.
TrIMMINg INSTrUCTIONS
1. wOrkINg POSITION – Maintain
2a
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• Press the state of charge indicator button (B1).
• The four LED's (B2) will illuminate
indicating the percent of charge in the
battery. See chart in figure 2b.
• If LED light does not illuminate,
charge battery.
OPerATION
wArNINg:
Never attempt to lock a
switch in the ON position.
proper footing and balance and do not
overreach. Wear safety goggles, non-
skid footwear when trimming. Hold the
unit firmly in both hands and turn the
unit ON. Always hold the trimmer, as
shown in the illustrations in this manual,
with one hand on the switch handle and
one hand on the bail handle. (figure 4)
Never hold the unit by the blade guard.
2b
B1
B2
3
4