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ELECTROCOUP F3020 User guide

ELECTROCOUP F3020 User guide
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ELECTROCOUP F3020 User guide

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Precautions before Use:

Users should read all safety warnings and instructions to prevent electric shock, fire, or serious injury. These instructions should be retained for future reference.

Protection of the Environment:

Adhere to country-specific waste disposal regulations. Power tools should not be disposed of with household waste but taken to a recycling center.

Case Contents:

The case includes F3020 shears, a battery, charger, power cords, battery-holder vest, armband, holster, grease gun, blade tightening tool, spare blade, honing stone, hardware kit, and instruction manual.

Specifications:

The F3020 pruning shears are available in Standard, Medium, and Maxi versions with different cutting capacities, blade speeds, and weights. The L100B battery is a 36V Li-ION battery with a 3 Ah capacity. The charger operates at 110V/230V with an output of 42V – 2A.

User Guide:

Fully charge the battery using the INFACO Lithium charger before first use. The L100B battery is recommended for optimal performance. Various carrying methods are described, including using a vest, belt, or armband.

Precautions for Use and Safety:

Ensure the battery is fully charged before use. Disconnect the pruning shears during non-pruning activities. Avoid exposure to bad weather and ensure the battery casing is intact. Recommended operating temperature is 25 to 95°F.

Use:

Keep hands away from the cutting head when powered on. The blade opening can be adjusted, and two operating modes are available: NORMAL and SOFT. Battery charge level is indicated by LEDs.

Battery Charging:

Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area, avoiding extreme temperatures. The charger has a wintering mode for long-term storage. Follow specific instructions for battery storage to maintain warranty.

Charger Safety:

In case of temperature faults or defective batteries, follow troubleshooting steps and contact an approved INFACO dealer if issues persist.

Adjustable Blade Settings:

The F3020 shears feature adjustable blade opening and overlap settings, accessible through a "settings" mode. The shears offer 10 adjustable positions for both blade opening and overlap.

Safety System:

The shears are equipped with a DSES WIRELESS safety system, requiring INFACO conductor gloves for optimal conductivity and safety. Regular checks and calibration are recommended.

Maintenance and Servicing:

Regular maintenance includes blade sharpening and greasing. Sharpening should be done twice daily, and edging should be performed hourly. A grease pump is used for lubrication.

LED Indicators:

LED indicators signal operational status, safety system activity, and battery levels. Green indicates normal operation, while red signals a fault or inactive safety system.

Safety Instructions:

Always disconnect the pruning shears from the power cord when not in use. Handle the blade carefully, avoid cutting thick wood, and ensure proper protective gear is worn.

Warranty Conditions:

The device comes with a 1-year warranty, extendable to 3 seasons with proper maintenance. The aluminium head has a lifetime warranty, and the gear motor has a 3-year warranty.

Transport and Storage:

Follow specific precautions for transporting lithium batteries and ensure the equipment is disconnected and stored properly to prevent damage.

Technical Support:

Contact INFACO for technical support or warranty claims. Ensure warranty registration is completed at purchase to validate coverage.

Device Overview:

The document provides technical specifications and operational procedures for the Electrocoup F3020, a portable pruning shear with electronic control.

Operational Procedures:
  • Starting the Device: Instructions for initiating the device are provided.
  • SOFT Mode Activation/Deactivation: Steps to activate or deactivate the SOFT mode are outlined.
  • Fast Standby Mode: Procedures for entering standby mode are detailed.
Declaration of Conformity:

The Electrocoup F3020 complies with several directives, including the Machinery Directive (2006/42/CEE) and the Noise Emission Directive (2000/14/CE).

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General product view 5 Adjustable blade opening / blade overlap setting 18 DSES WIRELESS safety system 20 Warranty declaration outside France 38 Summary of the F3020 pruning shear features 42

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Precautions before use WARNING. Read all the safety warnings and all the instructions. Failing to heed warnings and follow instructions may lead to an electric shock, a fire and/ or serious injury. Keep all warnings and instructions for future reference. In the warnings, the term “tool” refers to your battery powered electric tool (with power cord). Protection of the environment Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. > Power tools must not be disposed of with household refuse. > The device, accessories and packaging must be taken to a recycling centre. > Ask the approved...

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General product view F3020 Pruning shears Adjustable blade opening switch ON/OFF Button Pruning shear power supply socket SETTINGS button DSES LED Status (safety system active or inactive status) SOFT mode status LED (Soft mode active or inactive status) Battery charge bar graph level LED Battery socket Charger 941C

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Specifications F3020 Standard pruning shears F3020 Medium pruning shears F3020 Maxi pruning shears Power supply Compatible with 36 V and 48 V batteries Cutting capacity Blade speed L100B battery Rated voltage These specifications are given as an indication only. Under no circumstances may they be considered as contractually binding.They are subject to modification without prior notice in the interests of product development. Patented equipment. User guide First use The first time you use the equipment, we strongly recommend you to ask the advice of your dealer, who is qualified to give you all...

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Battery Before using the equipment for the first time and/or following wintering, fully charge the battery (see charging procedure on page 14). The L100B Lithium battery MUST be recharged using the INFACO Lithium charger (Ref.: 941C). Using a different charger is prohibited as it may cause to a serious electrical accident (explosion and/or fire).. Compatible batteries • The table below lists the batteries that are compatible with the F3020 pruning shears. However, the use of these batteries (other than the L100B) may reduce device performances (see table below). Using the L100B 36 V battery is...

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Carrying the equipment There are several possible carrying methods: 1. With full equipment • Fit the battery onto the batteryholder belt with the socket at the top. To do that, slip the two straps through the back battery clips. Clip the straps to the belt, slide the power cord through the provided cable passages. R emove the battery, the batteryholder belt, the straps, the holster, the arm-band and the power cord from the case. Armbands can be used to fix the cable using the hook and loop quick fastening. In that way, the cable will run along the arm and will not hinder work. Don the vest and...

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2. arrying with the belt and the armband C • It is possible to only use the belt and armband without the straps. In that case, the armband is strongly recommended for better work comfort. The battery must then be fixed with the cable outlet horizontal either on the right or on the left. 3. Carrying the battery without the belt and straps • The battery can simply be worn on a trouser belt. In that case, the armband is strongly recommended for better work comfort. The battery socket should be facing down in that case. In heavy rain, it is preferable to carry the battery under waterproof clothing...

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Powering on Always keep your hands away from the cutting head when the device is powered on. 1. First connect the cord to the battery and then to the pruning shears taking care to use the socket fail safe. 2. Press the pruning shears ON/OFF button until the LEDs light. All the LEDs light for 1 second to test that they are in working order. The pruning shears are ready for initialisation. 3. Initialisation phase: Press the trigger twice. The status LED flashes green quickly and the blade opens if not already open. 4. Once the blade is open, press the trigger until the blade is fully closed, the...

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Precautions for use and safety Before starting the working day, make sure the battery is fully charged (3 LEDs lit on the pruning shears). Always disconnect the pruning shears from the power cord during handling other than pruning and ALWAYS WHEN SHARPENING, EDGING OR LUBRICATING THEM. Check that the blade is correctly tightened every morning (see page 31). Do not leave the pruning shears and/or the battery on the ground, and do not expose them to bad weather conditions. Make sure the battery’s protective plastic casing is not cracked and does not seem to have suffered impacts or other aggressions....

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NORMAL or SOFT mode There is a choice of two operating modes: • "NORMAL” mode: the pruning shears operate at maximum speed for optimum blade closing time. "SOFT” mode: provides a softer blade control feel. The cutting speed is reduced by about 15%. This mode is strongly recommended when learning to prune. 1. To switch from one mode to the other, quickly operate the half-opening switch 6 times (3 on and 3 off), the SOFT LED will light or go out depending on the initial state. 2. Press the trigger to check the mode change. Battery charge level The battery charge level is indicated by the 3 LEDs...

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Activation of the "closed blade" standby mode The device has a standby mode making it possible to store your pruning shears quickly and safely in the provided pruning shear holder. 1. Press the trigger on the pruning shears while keeping the blade closed. 2. Operate the adjustable blade opening switch twice (= 1 on and off), without releasing the trigger. 3. The device standby mode is activated when the 3 charge level indicators scroll. trigger closed 4. Then release the trigger, the unit is in the "blade closed" standby mode. 5. In standby mode, the status LED flashes green. To restart your...

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