Dolmar AT-1832 C Manuel D'instructions page 12

Power switch action
WARNING:
Before installing the battery car-
tridge on the tool, always check to see that the
switch trigger actuates properly and returns to
the "OFF" position when released. Operating a tool
with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead
to loss of control and serious personal injury.
Press and hold the main power button for some sec-
onds to turn on the tool.
To turn off the tool, press and hold the main power
button again.
► Fig.8: 1. Main power button
To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally
pulled, a lock-off lever is provided.
To start the tool, grasp the rear handle (the lock-off lever
is released by the grasp) and then pull the switch trig-
ger. To stop the tool, release the switch trigger.
► Fig.9: 1. Lock-off lever 2. Switch trigger
NOTE: The tool is automatically turned off after the
tool is left one minute without any operations.
Speed adjusting
You can adjust the tool speed by tapping the main
power button.
Each time you tap the main power button,
cator or indicator lights up.
and for low speed.
► Fig.10: 1. Main power button
Reverse button for debris removal
WARNING:
Switch off the tool and remove
the battery cartridge before you remove entan-
gled weeds or debris which the reverse rotation
function can not remove. Failure to switch off and
remove the battery cartridge may result in serious
personal injury from accidental start-up.
This tool has a reverse button to change the direction of
rotation. It is only for removing weeds and debris entan-
gled in the tool.
To reverse the rotation, tap the reverse button and pull
the trigger when the tool's head is stopped. The power
lamp starts blinking, and the tool's head rotates in
reverse direction when you pull the switch trigger.
To return to regular rotation, release the trigger and wait
until the tool's head stops.
► Fig.11: 1. Reverse button
NOTE: During the reverse rotation, the tool operates
only for a short period of time and then automatically
stops.
NOTE: Once the tool is stopped, the rotation returns
to regular direction when you start the tool again.
NOTE: If you tap the reverse button while the tool's
head is still rotating, the tool comes to stop and to be
ready for reverse rotation.
indi-
is for high speed
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Nylon cutting head
Optional accessory
NOTICE:
The bump feed will not operate properly if
the head is not rotating.
► Fig.12: 1. Most effective cutting area
The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head
provided with a bump & feed mechanism.
To feed out the nylon cord, tap the cutting head against
the ground while rotating.
NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while
tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord
by following the procedures described under
"Maintenance".
Adjusting the shaft length
WARNING:
Before adjusting the shaft length,
release the switch trigger and remove the battery
cartridge from the tool. Failure to release the trig-
ger and removing the battery cartridge may cause a
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Make sure to tighten the lock
sleeve before operation. Otherwise the tool may
lose control and result in personal injury.
To adjust the length of the shaft, turn the lock sleeve
counterclockwise until the arrow mark on the lock
sleeve indicates the unlock mark on the housing, and
pull out or push in the shaft to the desired length.
After adjustment, tighten the lock sleeve until the arrow
mark on the lock sleeve indicates the lock mark on the
housing.
► Fig.13: 1. Shaft 2. Lock sleeve
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and battery cartridge is removed
before carrying out any work on the tool. Failure to
switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result
in serious personal injury from accidental start-up.
WARNING:
Never start the tool unless it is
completely assembled. Operation of the tool in a
partially assembled state may result in serious per-
sonal injury from accidental start-up.
Installing the grip
Fit the grip onto the pipe and tighten it with the bolt and
the knob.
► Fig.14: 1. Grip 2. Bolt 3. Knob
Make sure that the grip is located in the straight area of
the shaft shown in the figure.
► Fig.15