HIKOKI CG 36DB Mode D'emploi page 15

4. Nylon line replacement
(1) Prepare 4 m of genuine nylon line in Fig. 11-a. (Code
No. 335235)
(2) Press the opposing tabs, and then remove the cover
from the case. (Fig. 15)
(3) Remove the reel from the case. (Fig. 16)
○ If there is nylon line remaining, hook the line in the
grooves, 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,
wind the nylon line using the following procedure.
(4) Release about 150 mm of the nylon cord from both ends,
fold the middle part and attach to the hook on the reel.
Next, wind the cord on the reel in the direction shown by
the arrow, being careful not to crisscross it (Fig. 17, 18).
NOTE
Do not cross the nylon line when securing the line in the
groove. (Fig. 18)
(5) Leave about 100 mm–150 mm nylon cord unwound,
hook and secure the line in the groove. (Fig. 19)
(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. 20)
(7) Press and snap the tabs of the case in the locking holes
of the cover. (Fig. 21)
WARNING
Check to make sure the tabs are fi rmly snapped into the
locking holes.
Operating the tool while the parts are not fi rmly snapped
together may results in accidents or injury from fl ying
part.
(8) Pull the line taught so there is no slack, and then cut
the line to an extended length of 90 mm–110 mm with
scissors. (Fig. 22)
ABOUT POWER LAMP
The power lamp indicates various statuses for the tool.
(Fig. 23)
Table 2 shows the various statuses indicated by the power
lamp. (see page 16, "OPERATIONAL CAUTIONS")
Table 2
State of lamp
Off Power OFF
Red Power ON
The lever is being pressed while
Blinking red the overload protection circuit of
the tool is operating.
OPERATION
Trimming grass
WARNING
○ Do not operate the tool at night or under bad weather
conditions when visibility is poor.
○ Do not operate the tool 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 tool on steep slopes.
When trimming grass on slopes that are not so steep,
trim by moving towards the ridge.
○ Take care not to move the nylon head too close to your
feet.
○ Do not raise the nylon head above your knee during
cutting.
Status of Tool
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○ Do not use the tool where the nylon head may come into
contact with stones, tree and other obstacles.
○ A nylon head can injure while it continues to spin after
the motor is stopped. When the unit is turned off , make
sure the nylon head has stopped before the unit is set
down.
○ Do not use the tool within 15 m of another person. When
you work with someone else, maintain a distance of
more than 15 m.
1. Insert the battery while observing its polarities.
2. Turn on the tool. (Fig. 23-a)
○ Press the power switch on the housing, the power goes
on and the power lamp on the housing lights red.
○ Pressing the power switch a second time turns the
power off and the red lamp on the housing goes off .
[Auto power off ]
When the power is turned on but the lever is not used for
one minute, the tool is automatically turned off . To turn
the tool on again, press the power switch a second time.
WARNING
Never leave the tool with the power on. This could result
in an accident.
3. Lever operation and brake (Fig. 24)
To start rotation of the nylon head, with the power turned
on, pull the lever while pressing the lock lever.
When you release the lever, the brake engages in
1–3 seconds, stopping rotation of the nylon head.
Make sure that the brake operates normally before using
the tool.
4. Mode switch (Fig. 23-b)
The tool is equipped with three modes:
"Power Mode" "Normal Mode" "Eco Mode".
(1) Power Mode
(2) Normal Mode
(3) Eco Mode
● Work Capacity on a Full Charge
The following is a rough estimate of the amount of work
provided by the grass trimmer when on a full charge.
(The amount of work varies somewhat due to ambient
temperature and characteristics of the battery)
Time in continuous operation when switch fully depressed
in each mode
Battery
Mode
Power
Normal
Eco
5. Trimming grass
○ Grip the handle, press the lock lever and pull the lever to
start cutting head rotation. (Fig. 24 a-1, a-2)
○ Release the lever when you fi nish trimming and stop the
motor.
○ Take a posture that makes it easy to move.
[Grass trimming techniques]
Do not swing the pipe, but use the hips to move the
nylon head horizontally from left to right in an arc while
going forward and use the right side of the nylon head for
cutting grass. (Fig. 25)
6. Carrying the tool
CAUTION
○ Remove the storage battery. (Fig. 3)
○ Carry the tool holding with hands.
English
(Under no load)
BSL36B18
39 min
70 min
122 min