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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Cordless Digging Tool RDT1840 ODT1800...
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Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
Safety, performance, and dependability have been given ■ When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord top priority in the design of your cordless digging tool. suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. INTENDED USE ■...
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and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. maintained. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained ■ Never service damaged battery packs.
CORDLESS DIGGING TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING WARNING Maintain a firm grip on the handles with both hands while To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product using the auger. Keep the auger bit away from your body damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your and below waist level.
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the Beware of thrown or flying objects. operator should pay special attention to avoid the following: Keep all bystanders, especially children ■ injury caused by vibration and pets, at least 15 m away from the –...
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NOTE: We do not recommend switching off kickback Indicates a potentially hazardous protection at any time, however, in the event it is situation, which, if not avoided, may deactivated, the tool still has overload protection. CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury. Always ensure that the operator has a firm grip and solid stance when using this tool.
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GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields Remove the quick lock pin from the auger. Insert the auger into the drive shaft, align the holes on the auger Insert the battery. Make sure the battery clicks into place. when operating the product.
OPERATION CORRECT OPERATING TECHNIQUES WARNING: Always stand with the forward/ reverse button close to waist during operation. WARNING: Maintain a firm grip and hold both handles in the correct operating position. 1. Insert battery and make sure the battery clicks into place. 2.
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OPERATION NOTE: Refer to the symbols section of the manual for proper guidance and correct understanding of the product. 3. To begin digging, press the throttle lock down and then squeeze the switch KICKBACK ON trigger. 4. Always dig holes at 90 degree angle. KICKBACK ACTIVATED OVERLOAD PROTECTION KICKBACK PROTECTION...
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MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery from the digging tool. 2. Remove the auger from the drive shaft by unlocking the quick release pin. WARNING: Remove the auger from the digging tool before cleaning with water. Do not wet the motor housing. NOTE: Never wash the product with water.
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STORAGE STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Remove the battery from the digging tool. 2. Remove the auger from the drive shaft by unlocking the quick release pin. 3. Store the quick lock pin in the auger when not in use. 4. Store in clean dry environment under cover.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS VIBRATION LEVEL Cordless pole pruner WARNING Model RDT1840/ODT1800 The declared vibration value has been measured with a Voltage 18 V standard test method and may be used to compare one tool with another. Weight with battery pack The declared vibration value may be used in a (RB18L40) 6.7 kg...
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Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149 Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited 2 Landing Drive, Mangere Auckland, 2022, New Zealand 960994091-01...
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