Checking the battery level on the
battery cartridge
Only for battery cartridges with the indicator
Press the check button on the battery cartridge to indi-
cate the remaining battery capacity. The indicator lamps
light up for a few seconds.
► Fig.8: 1. Indicator lamps 2. Check button
Indicator lamps
Lighted
Off
NOTE: Depending on the conditions of use and the
ambient temperature, the indication may differ slightly
from the actual capacity.
NOTE: The first (far left) indicator lamp will blink when
the battery protection system works.
Switching the battery cartridge
► Fig.9: 1. Battery selection switch
The machine uses 2 battery cartridges for operation
at a time. Up to 4 battery cartridges can be installed
to the machine. Before operating the machine, select
the battery cartridges used for operation by turning the
battery selection switch.
NOTICE:
If the battery cartridge is in the follow-
ing condition, the machine does not work even if
you switch the battery with the battery selection
switch.
•
The remaining capacity of at least one of the
battery cartridges is empty.
At least one of the battery cartridges is
•
overheated.
In this case, remove the empty or overheated
battery cartridge, or replace the battery cartridge
with a charged one.
NOTE: If only 2 battery cartridges are installed to the
machine, be sure to select the installed battery car-
tridges with the battery selection switch.
Remaining
capacity
Blinking
75% to 100%
50% to 75%
25% to 50%
0% to 25%
Charge the
battery.
The battery
may have
malfunctioned.
Control panel
CAUTION:
Always lock the brake lever and
turn off the machine when not in use.
Power button
► Fig.10: 1. Main power lamp 2. Power button
To turn on the machine, lock the brake lever, and then
press the power button without pulling the switch trig-
ger. The main power lamp lights up in green. To turn
off the machine, release the switch trigger and lock the
brake lever, and then press the power button.
NOTE: An electrical test is performed the first time
the machine is driven after the machine is turned on.
If a problem is detected, the main power lamp blinks
in red or green alternately. In this case, refer to the
section for troubleshooting.
NOTE: If the main power lamp lights up in red or
blinks in red or green, refer to the instructions for
machine/battery protection system or the section for
troubleshooting.
NOTE: This machine employs the auto power-off
function. To avoid unintentional start up, the machine
will automatically shut down when the machine is
stopped and not operated for a certain period after
the machine is turned on.
NOTE: If you press the power button while pulling the
switch trigger, the machine does not turn on. Release
the switch trigger, and then press the power button.
Forward/reverse and speed button
► Fig.11: 1. Forward/reverse button 2. Speed indica-
tor 3. Speed button
Press the forward/reverse button to switch between the
forward mode and reverse mode. Press the speed but-
ton to switch between low speed, medium speed, and
high speed. When the power is turned on, the forward
mode and low speed are set.
NOTE: The forward/reverse button is not available
while pulling the switch trigger.
NOTE: A short beep sound comes out when operat-
ing the machine in reverse.
NOTE: The speed button is not available when oper-
ating the machine in reverse.
NOTE: If the machine detects a problem, the speed
indicators blink alternately. In this case, refer to the
section for troubleshooting.
Beep button
When you press the beep button, the beep sound is
emitted.
► Fig.12: 1. Beep button
NOTE: The beep button is available when the
machine is turned on.
NOTE: The beep button is available even if the lock
key is not inserted in the battery box.
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