GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS 5. Battery tool use and care a. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. b.
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LINE TRIMMER / BRUSH CUTTER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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POLE HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS • Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
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POLE PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS POLE PRUNER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
SETUP & PREPARATION 1. ASSEMBLY ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED WARNING! BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS. Fitting the Front Handle 1. Using the provided 5mm hex key, unscrew the socket head screw from the front handle and side grip.
SETUP & PREPARATION SETUP & PREPARATION (cont.) 2. LINE SPOOL WARNING! ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS. Removing and Fitting the Line Spool 1. To remove, turn the line spool until you can see the hole in the carrier plate at the housing recess and insert the supplied 5mm hex key.
3. BRUSH CUTTER BLADE WARNING! ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS. THE BRUSH CUTTER BLADE HAS SHARP EDGES. FOR WARNING! YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE USE GLOVES. Fitting and Removing the Brush Cutter Blade Note: To fit the brush cutter blade, the line spool must be removed.
SETUP & PREPARATION SETUP & PREPARATION (cont.) 4. CHAIN & BAR WARNING! ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS. WARNING! ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING THE CHAIN AS IT IS VERY SHARP AND CAN CUT YOU WHEN IT IS NOT MOVING. Fitting the Guide Bar &...
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5. Re-mount and finger-tighten the chain sprocket cover with the chain sprocket cover bolt. Only tighten the chain sprocket cover bolt securely Note: once the chain tension has been adjusted (see: Tensioning the chain.) Tensioning the Chain 1. Using supplied multi-tool 13/4mm loosen the chain sprocket cover bolt.
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SETUP & PREPARATION SETUP & PREPARATION (cont.) WARNING! NEVER OPERATE UNLESS THE CHAIN AND BAR ARE LUBRICATED. ONLY USE OIL THAT IS EXPRESSLY LABELLED “CHAIN BAR WARNING! OIL”. Chain Lubrication 1. Place the pole pruner on a level surface. 2. Clean the area around the oil tank cap and then open it.
5. ATTACHMENT WARNING! ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS. Fitting and Removing Attachments To be able to use a different attachment they must be fitted to the connecting tube. To Remove Fitted Attachment: 1.
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SETUP & PREPARATION SETUP & PREPARATION (cont.) Fitting the Connecting Tube on the Motor Tube Depending on the attachment fitted, the connecting tube can be connected directly to the motor tube if the extension pole is not needed. 1. Push the connecting tube carefully into the motor tube, aligning the tab with the recess RECESS as you do so.
6. SHOULDER STRAP Attaching the Shoulder Strap 1. Fasten to the shoulder strap holder on the motor tube. 2. Wear the shoulder strap over your shoulder. 3. In order to establish the optimum length of the shoulder strap, you should then make a few swinging movements without starting the motor.
SETUP & PREPARATION OPERATION 7. BATTERIES Installing and Removing the Batteries Only use 2 batteries with the same capacity. Always use 2 batteries with the same charge state with the tool. 1. Slide two batteries of the same capacity and same charge state into the tool aligning the ribs so that they click into place.
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8. SWITCHING ON/OFF Switching On 1. Hold the tool firmly with one hand on the rear handle and the other hand on the front handle. 2. Press and hold the safety switch with your thumb. 3. Squeeze the on/off trigger to start the motor. Switching Off 1.
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS 9. LINE TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER Extending the Cutting Line The line trimmer is fitted with a bump feed function which allows the line to be feed without stopping the line trimmer. If the line trimmer is not cutting correctly the line may need to be feed using this feature.
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Cutting along Fences/Foundations/Trees When cutting approach wire mesh fences, natural stone walls and foundations slowly so that you can cut close to them without striking the obstacle with the line. If, for example, the line strikes stones, stone walls or foundations, it will wear or fray. If the line strikes wire fencing it will break.
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS (cont.) 10. POLE PRUNER Chain Lubrication Level of oil in the oil container: Both before and during your work make sure that there is always sufficient oil in the system. To avoid damaging the bar & chain, never run the pruner if there is no oil in the system or if the oil drops below the “min“...
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WARNING! THE CHAIN COMES IN CONTACT WITH A HARD OBJECT, VISUALLY INSPECT THE CHAIN & BAR FOR DAMAGE. IF THE CHAIN OR BAR IS DAMAGED, DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE THE POLE PRUNER. WARNING! NEVER USE THE POLE PRUNER WHEN STANDING ON A LADDER OR UNEVEN GROUND.
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APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS (cont.) Sawing Techniques • When removing branches, hold the pruner at an angle ranging from a maximum 60° to horizontal in order to avoid being struck by a falling branch. max. 60˚ • At the end of the cut, the weight of the pruner suddenly increases for the user, because it is no longer supported on the branch.
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Cutting Wood Under Tension Special care is required when cutting wood which is under tension. cutting wood which is under tension can release the tension, causing the wood to react out of control. In the worst case this can result in sever and even fatal injuries. This type of work must be performed only by specially trained persons.
APPLICATIONS APPLICATIONS (cont.) 11. POLE HEDGE TRIMMER Adjusting the Angle WARNING! ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES REMOVED BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS. The cutting blade can be tilted in order to ensure an ergonomic working position. Press the lock-off button and adjust the tilt of the housing to any of 7 latching positions.
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Cutting New Growth The most effective method is to use wide, sweeping movements, guiding the cutting edge of the blade straight through the branches. A 15° slight incline of the blade downwards in the direction of movement will produce the best cutting results.
Spool cover APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE Spool housing Press Spool cover Press WARNING! BEFORE CLEANING OR CARRY OUT ANY MAINTENANCE Spool housing PROCEDURE ENSURE THE TOOL IS OFF AND THE BATTERIES ARE REMOVED. Press Replacing the Spool/Clearing Jams and Tangled Line From time to time, especially when cutting thick or stocky Press weeds, the line feeding hub may become clogged with sap or Spool cover...
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Rewinding Spool from Bulk Line Bulk line for your line trimmer is available from your local dealer. To install, follow steps: 1. Remove the spool as described in steps 1 - 3 of the “Replacing the spool/clearing jams and tangled lines” section. 2.
LEFT HAND CUTTERS APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE (cont.) RIGH CUTT Maintaining the Guide Bar WARNING! ALWAYS WEAR GLOVE WHEN HANDLING THE CHAIN AS IT IS VERY SHARP AND CAN CUT YOU WHEN IT IS NOT MOVING. 1. Remove any sawdust from the guide bar, including the groove. Oil and sawdust combine and emit a burning smell during operation if the guide bar is not regularly cleaned.
Automatic Chain Lubrication You should check the operation of the automatic chain lubrication system on a regular basis in order to guard against overheating and the damage this can cause to the guide bar and the chain. Point the tip of the guide bar above some light coloured paper such as newspaper and allow the pruner to run.
& chain cover must be fitted in order to prevent injuries. Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries caused by the repair of the grass trimmer by an unauthorised person or by mishandling of the grass trimmer. This tool is designed...
TROUBLESHOOTING Fault Possible cause Remedy The motor does not start Possible clogging Clean the cutter head of any grass. Battery is low charge. Charge battery. Battery not inserted properly. Insert battery correctly. Trimmer is not operating Possible clogging Clean the cutter head of any grass. at full capacity Cutting tall grass at ground level.
SPARE PARTS Chain Replacement The chain can be purchased through Ozito spare parts or from your local Bunnings Warehouse. The correct chain can be purchased by matching the pitch, gauge and number of links as shown below: 9.53mm (3/8”) 1.10mm (0.043”)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS Hertz Volts Alternating current Watts Ø Direct current Diameter Warning No load speed Revolutions or reciprocations per /min Decibel level minute Wear protective headgear, goggles and Wear safety non-slip boots ear protection Wear safety gloves Protect the equipment from rain and damp Do not use any saw blades Regulator compliance mark (RCM) Thrown objects can cause...
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CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT Tools that are no longer usable should not be disposed of with household waste but in an environmentally friendly way. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local council authority for recycling advice. Recycling packaging reduces the need for landfill and raw materials. Reuse of recycled material decreases pollution in the environment.
• Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the instruction manual. • If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way. • Professional, industrial or high frequency use. OZITO Australia/New Zealand (Head Office) 25 Fox Drive, Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia 3175.
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