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MC4 40V Battery Powered Line Trimmer / Brush Cutter User Manual [Revision 1.0 April 2018] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Safety Safety messages are designed to alert you to possible dangers or hazards that could cause death, injury or equipment or property damage if not understood or followed. Safety messages have the following symbols: You WILL be KILLED or You CAN be KILLED or You CAN be INJURED if you...
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MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter General Battery and Charging Safety General Electrical Safety General Service Information • Use only with the batteries and battery • Inspect electrical equipment, extension • The equipment must be serviced or charger specified by the manufacturer. cords, power bars, and electrical fittings repaired at authorised service centres for damage or wear before each use.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Safety Symbols The product may have safety warning labels attached to it, explained below. Understand the symbols on your product and their meanings. If any stickers become unreadable, unattached etc, replace them. Flammable Material Hazard Read User Manual Use Hand Protection Carbon-Monoxide Hazard...
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MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Carbon-Monoxide Hazard Pull Hazard Slope / Fall Injury Hazard "Slam Dunk" Warning Do not use the product in Be aware that the product Be aware that using the Do NOT attempt "slam dunk" confined areas or without contains or uses mechanical product on sloping surfaces or maneouvres as this may result...
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Equipment Safety Powered garden tools and accessories are high-speed, fast-cutting equipment with exposed blades that can cause serious or fatal injury if not used correctly or without taking proper safety precautions. It is extremely important that you read and fully understand the information in this section and all other safety warnings / recommendations and usage instructions before using the equipment.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Parts Identification The tool comes with all parts required for normal domestic use, with various attachments supplied depending on model, or may be purchased separately. A basic toolkit may also be included. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with all major components of the tool before using it or performing any maintenance tasks.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Parts Identification – Controls Pole tools come with all parts required for normal domestic use, with various attachments supplied depending on model, or may be purchased separately. A basic toolkit may also be included. It is strongly recommended that you familiarise yourself with all major components of the tool before using it or performing any maintenance tasks.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Batteries and Battery Charging Batteries may come supplied in a low-charge condition for shipping reasons – charge before use. • A battery that is new or has not been used for a long period does not charge to full capacity until after approximately 5 charge/discharge cycles.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Assembly Typically, due to the modular nature of the design, various attachments may require some assembly. Prior to assembly, unpack all components and check that all items have been received. The following assembly instructions may not apply to all models as some are pre-assembled or partially pre-assembled. Handle and Strap 1.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Connecting Attachments Attachments are connected as follows. Disconnection of parts is a reversal of the connection procedure. 1. Position the shaft of the attachment (A) and main shaft (B) so the triangle marks (X) on each shaft are aligned.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Attaching Cutting Tools Do NOT attach or detach cutting tools when the engine is running. • Wear suitable gloves when handling cutting devices. • Always check that the blades or cutting accessories are undamaged, safe to use and are properly and securely fastened to the machine. • Ensure that brush cutter and brush saw blades are installed so that they rotate in the direction of the cutting edges.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Loading the Grass Cutting "Bump" Head Video Tutorial: Do NOT attach or detach cutting tools when the engine is Loading a Grass Cutting running. • Ensure that parts are cool enough to touch "Bump" Head before attaching or detaching cutting tools.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Operation Powered garden tools and accessories are high-speed, fast-cutting equipment with exposed blades that can cause serious or fatal injury if not used correctly or without taking proper safety precautions. It is extremely important that you read and fully understand the information in this section and all other safety warnings / recommendations and usage instructions before using the equipment.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Understanding and Avoiding "Kick-Back" and Other Reactionary Forces Reactionary forces can cause loss of control of the tool, and can result in serious, even fatal injury – use the tool in ways to avoid reactive forces at all times.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Maintenance Do NOT perform and maintenance procedures with the battery installed in the tool. • The machine should be cool enough to touch before performing maintenance activities. • Some maintenance activities may be beyond the scope of some users. Do NOT attempt procedures that you are not comfortable with, or do not have the necessary tools, experience or knowledge for –...
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Grass Cutting "Bump" Head A dirty grass cutting "bump" head may not feed out cutting line properly or reliably. • If the grass cutting head is no longer serviceable, replace it. • If there is cutting line in the head, it may unravel when the head is disassembled.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Cleaning Guidelines Do NOT expose any part of the tool to water. Exposure to water may create an electrical shock hazard and / or may damage the tool electronics. Exposing the tool to water or other liquids may void any product warranty.
MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Troubleshooting Do NOT perform and maintenance or troubleshooting procedures with the battery installed in the tool. • The machine should be cool enough to touch before performing maintenance activities. • Some maintenance activities described may be beyond the scope of some users. For procedures that you are not comfortable with or have the tools, knowledge or experience for, have the unit serviced by a service centre or qualified technician.
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MC4 40V Battery Powered Brush Cutter Some experts believe the incorrect or prolonged use of almost any product could cause serious injury or death. For information that may reduce your risk of serious injury or death, consult the points below and additionally, the information available at www.datastreamserver.com/safety •...
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