Dolmar AT-1832 C Manuel D'instructions page 11

FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and the battery cartridge is removed
before adjusting or checking function on the tool.
Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may
result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing or removing battery
cartridge
CAUTION:
Always switch off the tool before
installing or removing of the battery cartridge.
CAUTION:
Hold the tool and the battery car-
tridge firmly when installing or removing battery
cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery
cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands
and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge
and a personal injury.
► Fig.5: 1. Red indicator 2. Button 3. Battery cartridge
To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool
while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge.
To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the
battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip
it into place. Insert it all the way until it locks in place
with a little click. If you can see the red indicator on the
upper side of the button, it is not locked completely.
CAUTION:
Always install the battery cartridge
fully until the red indicator cannot be seen. If not,
it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to
you or someone around you.
CAUTION:
Do not install the battery cartridge
forcibly. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is
not being inserted correctly.
Tool / battery protection system
The tool is equipped with a tool/battery protection system. This
system automatically cuts off power to the motor to extend tool
and battery life. The tool will automatically stop during operation
if the tool or battery is placed under one of the following condi-
tions. In some conditions, the indicators light up.
Overload protection
If the tool is overloaded by entangled weeds or other
debris, , and indicators start blinking and the
tool automatically stops.
In this situation, turn the tool off and stop the application
that caused the tool to become overloaded. Then turn
the tool on to restart.
Overheat protection for tool or battery
When the tool is overheated, the tool stops automati-
cally, and , , and capacity indicators blink about
60 seconds.
In this situation, let the tool cool down before turning the
tool on again.
On
If the tool does not start, the battery may be overheated.
In this situation, let the battery cool before starting the
tool again.
Overdischarge protection
When the battery power is nearly used up, the capacity
indicator starts blinking. And when the battery power
is used up, the capacity indicator lights up and the tool
stops automatically.
In this case, remove the battery from the tool and
charge the battery.
► Fig.6: 1. Capacity indicator
Indicating the remaining battery
capacity
Only for battery cartridges with "B" at the end of the
model number
► Fig.7: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for few seconds.
Indicator lamps
Lighted
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
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Off
Off Blinking
75% to 100%
malfunctioned.
Blinking
Remaining
capacity
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have