KATANA 220211 Cordless Brushless Line Trimmer and Brush Cutter Instruction Manual

KATANA 220211 Cordless Brushless Line Trimmer and Brush Cutter Instruction Manual

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. The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

1. Work area safety
   a) Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
   b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power (ools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
   c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you o lose control
   d) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instructions to use the appliance, local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

2. Electrical safety
   a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
   b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
   c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
   d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
   e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric g a power tool in a damp locate unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
   f) unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3. Personal safety
   a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of  inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
   b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
   c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch i in the off- position before connecting to power source andiron battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
   d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
   e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
   f) Drees jewelery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose cothes, jewelery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
   g) extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4. Power tool use and care
   a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
   b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
   c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
   d) and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
   e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
   f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are ess likely to bind and are easier to control,
   g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could resultin a hazardous situation.

5. Battery tool use and care
   a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
   b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
   c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws o other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
   d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. f liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid  ejected from the battery may cause imtation or burns.

6. Service
   a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair pe rson using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

7. Battery Tool Use And Care
   Recharge only with the charger speciied 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.
   a) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
   b) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clps, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
   c) from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addtionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause iritation or burns.
   d) in the off-position before installing a battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carying the tool with your finger on the switch or energising the tool that have the switch on invites accidents.
   e) cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
   f) Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
   g) Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.
   h) in dump or wet locations or expose it to rain. Water entering the tool will increase the risk of elecric shock.
   i) Do not charge the battery outdoors,
   j) Do not handie charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with et hands.
   k) Do not replace the battery with et hands.
   l) Do not replace the battery in the rain.
   m) Do not wet the terminal of battery with liquid such as water, or submerge the battery. Do not leave the battery in the rain, nor charge, use, or store the battery in a damp or wet place. Ifthe terminal gets wet or liquid enters inside of battery, the battery may be short circuited and there is a risk of overheat, fire, or explosion.
   n) After removing the battery from the tool or charger, be sure to attach the battery cover to the battery and store itin a dry place.
   o) inside and then wipe it with a dry cloth. Dry the battery cartridge completely in a dry place before use.
   p) or slippery place, pay attention to your footing.

8. Grass Trimmers, Brush Cutters and Brush saw safety warnings.
   a) Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when there is risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
   b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where the machine is to be used. Wildife may be injured by the machine during operation.
   c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones. and other foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause personal injury.
   d) Before using the machine, always visually inspect to see that the cutter or blade and the cutter or blade assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts can cause personal injury.
   e) Follow instructions for chaning accessories. Improperly tighten blade securing nuts or bolts may either damage the blade o result in it becoming detached.
   f) The rated rotational speed of the blade must be at least equal to the maximum rotational speed marked on the machine. Blades running faster than their rated rotational speed can break and fly apart,
   g) Wear eye, ear, head and hand protection. Adequate protective equipment will reduce personal injury by flying debris or accidental contact with the cutting line or blade.
   h) Why operating the machine, always wear non- slip and protective footwear. Do not operate the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces the chance of injury to the feet from contact with the moving cutters ot lines.
   i) While operating the machine, always wear long trousers. Exposed skin increases the likelihood of injury.
   j) Keep bystanders, children and pets 15 m away from the area of operation, stop the product if anyone enters the area. Thrown debris can result in serious personal injury.
   k) Always use two hands when operating the machine. Holding the machine with both hands wil avoid loss of control.
   i) only, because the cutting line or blade may contact hidden wiring or it’s own cord. Cutting line or blades contacting a ‘live” wire may expose metal parts of the machine “live” and could give the  operator an electric shock.
   m) lways keep proper footing and operate the machine only when standing on the ground. Siippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or control of the machine.
   n) Do not operate the machine on excessively steep slopes. This reduces the risk of slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
   o) When working on slopes, always be sure of your footing, always work across the face of the slipoes, never up or down and excersise extreme caution ‘when changing direction. This reduces the risk of foss of control, slipping and falling which may result in ‘personal injury.
   p) Keep all parts away from all parts of the body away from the cutter, line or blade when the machine is operating. Before you start the machine, make sure the cutter, line or blade is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating the machine may result in injury to yourself or others.
   q) Do not operate the machine above waist height. This helps prevent unintended cutter contact and enables better control of the machine in unexpected situations.
   r) Do not operate the machine above waist height. This helps prevent unintended cutter or blade contact and enables better control of the machine in unecpexted situations
   S) When cutting brush saplings that are under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood fibres is released, the brush or sapling may strike the operator andor throw the machine out of control.
   t) se extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch the blade and be whipped toward you or pull off balance.
   u) Maintain control the machine and do not touch cutters, lines or blade or bilades and other hazardous moving parts while they are still in motion. This reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
   v) When clearing jammed material or servicing the machine, make sure all power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected. Unexpected starting of the machine while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
   w) Carry the machine with the machine switched off and away from your body. Proper handing of the machine will reduce the fikeli hood of accidental contact with a moving cutter, line or blade.
   x) fit the cover on metal blades. Proper handiing of the machine will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact.
   y) Only replace cutters, lines, cutting heads and blades specified by the manufacture. Incorrect replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and injury.
   z) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly may result in personal njury.
   aa) Never fit a metal replacement line.
   ab) Your brush cutter is fitted with a hams. Carefully adjust the hams to fit comfortably and help to support the weight of the machine at your right side.
   ac) before storing the unit, or during transportation. Always remove the blade protector before using the unit. If not removed, the blade protector could become a thrown object as the blade begins to turn. Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this product. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it canno cut. This contact may cause the blade (o stop for an instant, and suddenly “thrust” the unit away from the object that was hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust may occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut
   ad) For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event that an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this practice could minimize the blade thrust reaction. Both hands must be used at all times to control this product.

If the tool gets into one of the following situation, the tool automatically stops and the caution lamp starts blinking in green:

• The tool s overloaded by entangled weeds or other debris
• The cutting tool is locked or kicked back.
• The main power button is turned on while the switch trigger is being pulled. In this situation, release the switch trigger and remove entangled weeds or debris ifnecessary. After that, pull the switch trigger again to resume.

Caution: If you need to remove the entangled weeds on the tool or refease the locked cuting tool, be sure to turn the tool off before you stert.

f the tool or battery cartridge is overheated, the tool stops automatically. When the tool is overheated, the caution lamp lights up in red. When the battery cartridge is overheated, the caution lamp biinks in red. Let the tool and/or battery cool down before turning the tool on again.

verdischarge protection When the battery capacity becomes low, the ool stops ‘automatically and the caution lamp starts blinking in red. I the tool does not operate even when the switches are operated, remove the battery cartridge from the tool and charge it

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

• Input Voltage: 36V (2 x 18Y)
• No-load speed: 5800 min!
• Cutting width (Brush Cutter): 255
• Cutting width (Line Trimmer): 340mm
• Cutting line size: ©1.6mm x 6m
• Sound Pressure Level LpA (Brush Cutter): 79.1GB(A)
• Sound Pressure Level LpA (Line Trimmer): 83 dB(A)
• Sound Power Level LWA (Brush Cutter): 88.4 dB(A)
• Sound Power Level LWA Vibration Level: 92.5 dB(A)
• Vibration Level (Brush Gutten): 135m/eZ
• Vibration Level (Line Trimmer): 1.35ms 2

ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE

WARNING RNING REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING! INSPECT THE AREA TO BE TRIMMED AND REMOVE ANY WIRE, CORD OR STRING-LIKE OBJECTS WHICH COULD BECOME ENTANGLED IN THE ROTATING SPOOL 6 LINE ‘WARNING! ALWAYS USE BOTH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES. WARNING! KEEP PROPER FOOTING AND BALANCE AT ALL TIMES AND BE SURE OF PROPER FODTING ON SLOPES.
WARNING! DO NOT OPERATE THE TRIMMER ON A TREE, ON A LADDER, OR ON A SCAFFOLD. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. CAUTION! BYSTANDERS MUST KEEP A MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCE OF 10M AWAY FROM THE TRIMMER WHILE T IS OPERATING. STONES, PIECES OF METAL AND OTHER OBJECTS CAN BE THROWN OUT AT HIGH SPEED BY THE CUTTING LINE.
CAUTION! DO NOT CUT GRASS WHEN WET.
CAUTION! DO NOT BUMP THE HEAD ON ANY HARD SURFACES SUCH AS CONCRETE OR BRICK, THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE LINE TRIMMER.

1. Install the handle into the mounting bracket
   

2. Replace the top half of the mounting bracket and tighten the four bolts with the socket and hex key, do not fully tighten the bolts until you have set the correct working position with the carrying strap.
   

ASSEIJBLING THE GUARD

WARNING To prevent serious injury from flying debris install the guard only in thee crenation shown

1.  Remove the battery pack. Invert the grass trinlnler to access the Grimmer head. Place the guard on to the trinlnler head so that the large part of the guard sits to the rear.
   

2. Align the 4 screw h les on th ua the rew socket and hex key.
   

INSTALLING THE DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY TO THE UPPER SHAFT

WARNING Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running Fire t stop the motor can cause serous personal nry:

1. Lo en the locking knob o the connecting piece on t per shaft. Carefully slide the Io halt into the connec ng p ece on the upper shaft.
   

2. ns tha e driv shafts on in ide f the enquired) and then the lock on the lower shaft latches
   eecely in the connecting piece hol e.
   

ASSEMBLING THE BLADE

WARNING N, st remove, o adust any attachment while power heed is running Failure to stop the motor can cause serious personal injury.

1. Press in the spindle button, and unscrew the locknut from the shaft by turning it clockwise with the socket and hex key.
   

2. Remove the mounting disc.
   

3. Position the blade as shown Reinstall the mounting disc.
   

4. Screw down the locknut. Press in the spindle button and tighten the locknut by turning the socket and hex key anti clockwise.
   

ASSEMBLING THE LINE TRIMMER CUTTING HEAD

WARNING Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the motor can cause serious personal injury.

1. Press in the spindle button, and unscrew the locknut from the shaft by turning it clockwise with the octet and hex key.
   

2. Remove the mounting disc.
   

3. Ensure that the appropriate mounting accessories are in place.
   

4. Lock the shaft by pressing the spindle lock button. Screw the line spool onto the shaft by turning it counterclockwise.
   

FITTING SHOULDERSTRAP

Fasten the carabineer hook to the shoulder strap bracket on the shaft.

LINE SPOOL REPLACEMENT

WARNING Stop the tool and disconnect the battery. Line diameter: o1.6mm x 6

1. Press the release tabs on the line spool cover and remove the cover by pulling it straight off. Lift the spool out of the spool housing and clear any broken line or debris.
   

2. Remove the ends of the cutting lines and feed them into the eyelets. The line should protrude approximately 9cn1 from the spool housing.
   

3. Attach the spool cover until the latches click into place In case of jams and tangled line, unwrap about 15cn1 of line to ensure that it is undamaged. If it is OK, thread the end of the line spool through the eyelet in the spool cover.
   

ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE

CAUTION The line advances each time the knob is tapped, do not hold the knob on the ground.

1. Run the line trimmer at full speed Tap the bump knob on hard, bare ground to advance line.
   

2. The bump feed will automatically lock once off the ground so that the line will stop feeding.
   

ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE MANUALLY

1. Push the spool bump knob down while pulling on cutting lines to manually advance the line.
   

HOW TO INSERT BATTERY ON TOOL

1. ALIGN BATTERIES RIBS WITH TOOL
   

2. SLIDE INTO TOOL
   

3. STOP WHEN YOU HEAR IT CLICK IN PLACE
   

OPERATION

WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL.

STARTING/STOPPING

WARNING B2 Yo sat the ink, make sure that the intermesh is not making contact it any objects.

CUTION the trigger. Do not invert the grass trimmer, or place your hands under the protective quard until the fine trimmer/brush cutter cuitting line/blade has come to a complete Stop

1. Push the Lock-off button.
   

2. pul the trigger, then release the

3. Release the On/0ff trigger to stop lock-off button the trimmer
   

CORRECT HANDLING OF THE TOOL

WARNING ows for maximum control and wil recice the risk of serious personal injury caused by kickback.

Bx ren1eIy careful to maintain control of the tool at all times. Do not allow the tool to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. Failure to keep control of the tool could result in serious injury to the bystander and the operator.

HOW TO USE THE LINE TRIMMER / BRUSH CUTTER

WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING THIS TOOL. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE:

WARNING! Before operating the gardening appliance, put on NS| approved safety goggles, closed toe work boots, long pants, and other safety gear. Inspect the area before using the line trimmer/brush cutter. Remove all hard objects from work area. Use both hands when operating the machine. Make sure that the On/Off trigger is in the Off position and remove the battery packs before setting up the appliance.

1. ENSURE SAFETY Always wear safety glasses, gloves and boots when working with the line trimmer. Make sure to a ry mask.
   

2. MAKE SURE MACHINE IS SET UP Ensure the handle and shaft length are set up to be nfortable for se, the cutting blade is in the desired position or there is enough line in the spool,
   

3. BEGIN TO CUT GRASS To use the machine, start with the line away from the cutting area. Pull the trigger (2) and move the machine towards the grass you are trying to cut.
   

4. SEVERAL PASSES MAY BE REQUIRED Use a sweeping motion side to side to cut the grass. Multiple passes may be required to completely cut the grass.
   

HOW TO USE THE LINE TRIMMER

CAUTION Inspect machine for damage upon striking a hard object or if there appears to be excessive vibration.

TRIMMING
For the most effective grass trimming, ensure the tool is operating at full speed and then use slow shallow sweeps of the line, ensuring that you do not overioad the tool by cutting too fast or autting through heavy terrain.

Make sure that the work area is free of rock, debris, ines and other foreign objects.

Start the tool before approaching the grass to be cut. Cut the grass by swinging the tool from right to left and proceed slowly keeping the trimmer inclined forwards at an ange of about 30 Light cuts are better than heavy cuts as they allow the cut grass to fall away from the spool preventing the grass from clogging the spool.

High grass should be cut in layers always beginning from the top. Do not cut damp or wet grass. Do not overioad your tool.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery packs front the product before adjusting, inspecting, or cleaning. Never disassemble the tool or carry out any repairs. Always have the trinJnJer and charger maintained or repaired by a competent person at an authorized service centre.

CLEANING Remove the battery packs. Brush or blow dust and debris oLt of the air vents using compressed ai or a vacuum. Keep the air vents free of abstructions, sawdust, and wood chips. Do not spray, wash, of immerse the air vents in water. Wipe off the housing and the plastic components using a moist, soft cloth. Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components that may cause damage.
STORAGE Clean the tool thoroughly before storing. Store the tool in diry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Always place blade cover on cutting blades before storing. Store and charge your batteries in a ool area. Temperatures above or below normal room temperature will shorten battery pack lfe. Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wit for battery pack to cool and fully charge immediately.

Al batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your unit for long periods of time without using it recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery pack Ife.

SYMBOLS

he rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use.

| Direct current, DG
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| Refer to instruction manual/booklet
| Wear ear, eye and head protection
| Wear hand protection
| Wear feet protection
| Beware of thrown objects
| Keep bystanders away
| WARNING! The distance between the machine and by standers shall be at least 15m,
| Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice
| General warning
| Regulator compliance mark
| Indoor use only
| Do ot use metal filament lines
| Beware of thrown objects hit by cutting attachments. Never use without properly mounting the blade guard
| Do Not expose to rain

Al Katana power tools come wih a 5 year (3+2 year) replacement warranty from date of purchase,
5 YE AR 3 year standard warranty with the option to egister yourproduc onin at v katanapowertools com au/ regite o feceie an actiona 2 years 96 of Charge, WARRANTY’ ] s rmust o regisrect it 30 cys o cets o

purcraseto auaity o warary xtnsion Kincrome guarantees Katana products against faulty workmanship and materials. Kincrome wil, at their discretion replace faulty products free of charge. This guarantee does not cover product that has been altered, misused, abused, subjected to normal wear and tear, used for commercial or trade use or not used in accordance with product guidelines.

Warranty i given by Kincrome Australia Pty Ltd of 3 Lakeview Drive, Caribbean Park, Scoresby, Victoria (Tel 1300 657 528).f this product has materials or workmanship defects (other than defects caused by abnormal or non-warranted use) you can, at your cost, send the product to the above address for replacement. Your rights under this warranty are in addtion to any other ights you have under the Australian Consumer Law or other applicable laws. Kincrome goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entilled to a feplacement or refund for a mejor faire.

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