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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING
Turn the switch to the “OFF” position and remove the battery before
performing troubleshooting procedures.
Problem Cause Remedy
Tool fails to start. 1. The battery pack is not
attached to the power
head.
1. Attach the battery pack to the power
head.
2. No electrical contact
between the power head
and the battery pack.
2. Remove battery pack, check
contacts, and reinstall the battery
pack until it snaps into place.
3. The battery pack charge
is depleted.
3. Charge the battery pack with
chargers listed in the PH0040
manual.
Tool stops during
operation.
1. The tool is overloaded. 1. The tool will recover when the load
is removed. For continuous working,
reduce the load on the tool.
2. The battery pack or the
power head is too hot.
2. Allow the battery pack or the power
head to cool down, and then start the
tool again.
3. The battery pack is
disconnected from the
tool.
3. Re-install the battery pack.
4. Low battery capacity. 4. Charge the battery pack with
chargers listed in the PH0040
manual.
Uneven edge. 1. Grass or soil being
edged is too wet.
1. Avoid edging in wet soil or wet grass.
2. Blade guard is clogged. 2. Stop the tool, remove the battery
pack, and remove debris from the
blade guard.