[. . . ] Lock-off button Switch trigger Indication lamp Shaft Grip Nylon cutting head Guard Screws Cutter cover Nylon cord eyehole 21. Lock button SPECIFICATIONS Model No load speed Overall length Cutting diameter with nylon cutting head Net weight Rated voltage Standard battery cartridge(s) Warning: Use only the battery cartridge(s) described. 18 V AP-18 • Due to our continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without notice. € Specifications and battery cartridge may differ from country to country. [. . . ] Do not incinerate the battery cartridge even if it is severely damaged or is completely worn out. Always stop tool operation and charge the battery cartridge when you notice less tool power. Charge the battery cartridge with room temperature at 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). 2) FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION WARNING: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and battery cartridge is removed before adjusting or checking function on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up. Installing or removing battery cartridge CAUTION: • Hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly when installing or removing battery cartridge. Failure to hold the tool and the battery cartridge firmly may cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to the tool and battery cartridge and a personal injury. € Always switch off the tool before installing or removing the battery cartridge. To remove the battery cartridge, slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front of the cartridge. 3) To install the battery cartridge, align the tongue on the battery cartridge with the groove in the housing and slip it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little click. If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury to you or someone around you. If the cartridge does not slide in easily, it is not being inserted correctly. € Overloaded: The tool is operated in a manner that causes it to draw an abnormally high current. In this situation, release the switch trigger on the tool and stop the application that caused the tool to become overloaded. In this situation, let the battery cool before pulling the switch trigger again. € Low battery voltage: The remaining battery capacity is too low and the tool will not operate. Power switch action WARNING: • Before inserting the battery cartridge in the tool, always check to see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the “OFF” position when released. Do not pull the switch trigger hard without pressing in the lock-off button. Operating a tool with a switch that does not actuate properly can lead to loss of control and serious personal injury. To prevent the switch trigger from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off button is provided. To start the tool, move the lock-off button forward and pull the switch trigger. [. . . ] To ease the work in a tight place which restricts the height, such as cutting the grass under an outdoor wood deck and similars, push the lock button and then bend down the cutting head so that the shaft is parallel to the ground surface. Adjusting the cutting head angle properly in this way helps you cut the grass on a slope. 28) MAINTENANCE WARNING: • Always be sure that the tool is switched off and battery cartridge is removed before attempting to perform inspection or maintenance on the tool. Failure to switch off and remove the battery cartridge may result in serious personal injury from accidental start-up. [. . . ]