Kobalt KMT 224B-03 Manual page 10

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
b. The LED work light will blink slowly to indicate
that the battery charge is very low.
5. Installing and Removing Accessories
To install an accessory
a. Make sure that the lock on/off button (E) is in
the locked position and remove the battery
pack from the tool.
b. Turn the clamping lever (D) on the head of the
tool counterclockwise about 145° until a "click"
signals that the lever has been fully engaged to
unlock the clamping mechanism (Fig. 5a).
NOTICE: To use accessories with STARLOCK
interface (sold separately), turn the rib on the
locking pin (A) 90° clockwise to release it from the
drive shaft (B), and then pull the locking pin out
(Fig. 5c).
c. Ensure that the locking pin and the drive shaft
are clean before installing an accessory.
d. Place the accessory on the drive shaft
and make sure that all the grooves on the
accessory align with the protrusions on the
drive shaft.
NOTICE: If the locking pin is removed to use
STARLOCK accessories (sold separately) or
by accident, insert the locking pin into the drive
shaft with the rib aligned with the body of the
tool. Then press the locking pin and rotate it 90°
counterclockwise so that it is secured in the drive
shaft (Fig. 5c).
e. Turn the clamping lever (D) clockwise until
a "click" signals that the lever has been fully
engaged to lock the clamping mechanism,
continue turning it back to the original position.
NOTICE: The protrusions on the drive shaft and the
grooves in the accessory permit the accessories to
be installed around the tool in 30° increments.
WARNING
• Do not attach any blades or scrapers facing the
user's hand. Operation in this position may cause
serious injury.
CAUTION:
• To avoid pinching, hold the clamping lever firmly when securing an accessory. Do not place
hands or fingers between the lever and the body of the tool to prevent injury when
locking the clamping lever. Do not place your hands or fingers between the locking pin
and the drive shaft.
5a
D
5b
D
5c
B
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B
1
A
2
A
3
145°
B
A
Rib
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