FPQ 787 User manual

Electric Tying Machine
User’s Manual
787
CAUTION: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS
MACHINE

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CAUTION: PLEASE UNFOLD THE PAGE WITH
ILLUSTRATIONS TO KNOW THE FUNCTIONS OF THE MACHINE BEFORE
READING.
CONTENTS
Safety Precautions.........................................................................................................................3
Safety Symbols...............................................................................................................................3
General Safety Rules for Power Tools........................................................................................5
Special safety instructions.............................................................................................................7
Intended purpose .........................................................................................................................11
Function description.....................................................................................................................11
Overview......................................................................................................................................144
Technical Parameters..................................................................................................................14
Items Included...............................................................................................................................15
Charging the battery....................................................................................................................15
Working conditions.......................................................................................................................16
Operation instructions..................................................................................................................19
Tying skills.....................................................................................................................................20
Cleaning and maintenance.........................................................................................................22
Storage...........................................................................................................................................24
Indicator......................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Waste treatment and environmental protection.......................................................................24
Quality guarantee.........................................................................................................................25
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................26
"Three Guarantees" requirement.............................................................................................277

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Safety Precautions
Before first using the machine, please read this instruction manual
carefully, for your own safety and for the safety of others. Please keep the
manual in a safe place, if the owner changes, please transfer it to any
subsequent owner to ensure that the information therein is available at any
times.
Safety Symbols
This section includes the basic safety indications for using the machine.
1. Symbols in Manual
Warning symbol, with information about personal injury prevention.
Instruction symbol, with information to prevent damage.
Help symbol, with information to improve the tool handling.
Please read the instruction manual carefully.
Wear gloves to protect
Wear eyes and ear protection
Do not use it in the rain or on wet branches.
Do not place with household waste.

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2. Symbols on Battery
Mark as Ni-MH or Li-ion battery. Don’t dispose with household
waste.
Do not throw the battery into fire, otherwise it will cause explode.
Do not dispose the battery in water or dank environment, otherwise it
will explode or be damaged.
Do not dispose the battery under strong light for a long time or on hot
surface (Max temperature 60℃).
The battery can be recharged and recycled. Dispose the exhausted
battery at the battery recycling stations. Discarded batteries should be
recycled in an environmentally friendly way.
3. Symbols on Charger
Warnings!
Please read the manual carefully before first use of the tying
machine.
Only use the charger indoor.
Protective temperature limiter.
Protection class II.
Electrical equipment cannot be disposed to household waste.

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General Safety Rules for Power Tools
Warning! Read all safety directions and all instructions. Failure
to follow all safety directions and instructions listed below
may result in electric shock and fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety directions and instructions for future
reference.
The term “Power Tool” used in all the following safety instructions
refers to mains-operated power tool (corded) and battery-operated
power tools(cordless).
1. Work area safety
1).Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas may invite
accidents.
2).Do not operate power tools in explosive or flammable atmosphere,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The
spark generated by the power tool may ignite dust or gas.
3).Keep children and bystanders away while operating the power tool.
Distraction may cause you to lose control of the tool.
2. Electrical safety
1).Power tool plug shall match the socket. Never modify the plug in
anyway. Do not use any plug adapter with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching sockets will reduce the risk of
electrical shock.
2).Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
3).Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering
a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
4).Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool. Keep the cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords will
increase the risk of electric shock.
5).When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
6). If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD will
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3.Personal safety
1).Keep alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense while
shifting the power tool. Do not operate the power tool when you
are tired, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention when operating the power tool may cause
serious personal injury.
2). Use personal protective equipment. Always wear goggles. Safety
equipment, such as dust mask, anti-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
hearing protection and other devices used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injury.
3).Avoid accidental start. Make sure that the switch is in the OFF
position when connecting the power supply and/or the battery
pack, taking up or moving the tool. Carrying power tool with your
finger on the switch or plugging in power tool that have the switch ON,
may cause danger.
4). Remove all adjustment keys or wrenches before the power tool is
switched on. A wrench or key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may cause personal injury.
5). Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all time. This
enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6).Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or wear jewelry. Keep
clothes, gloves and hair away from moving parts, because of loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair may be caught in moving parts.
7).If devices are provided for the connection of chip and dust
collection facilities, please ensure that they are connected well
and used properly. Use of these devices may reduce the hazards
caused by chip or dust.
4. Notices for using the tools
1).Do not abuse the power tool, use appropriate power tool for your
application. Choosing a properly designed power tool will make your
work more efficient and more safe.
2).Don’t use the tool if the switch cannot work. It is dangerous if the
switch cannot control the power tool, and this tool should be repaired.
3).Unplug the tool and/or disconnect the battery pack from the tool
before any adjusting, any accessories replacing, or storing the
power tool. Such preventive safety measures will reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
4).Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow
those who are not familiar with the power tool or who do not
understand these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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check the degree of wear of the parts and any other conditions that
affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, the power tool should be
repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tool.
6).Keep the blade sharp and clean. Properly maintained blades with
sharp cutting edge are less likely to be stuck and easier to control.
7).Use the power tool, accessories and blades in accordance with
these instructions, taking into account the work conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of power tool for those operations that
are inconsistent with intended application may cause danger.
5. Notices for using the battery tools
1).Ensure that the switch is in OFF position before inserting the
battery pack. Otherwise it may invite accidents.
2).Only use the charger specified by the manufacturer. Acharger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack my create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack .
3).Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
4).When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small
metal objects that cam make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals may cause burns or a fire.
5).Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery,
please avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause corrosion or burns.
6. Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will ensure the safety of the power tool
which is maintained.
Special safety instructions
1. Special safety instructions of the tying machine
1. Don’t remove the front cover at the time of operation. The front end tying
mouth shall maintain at least 5CM distance away from any part of body;
don’t touch the tying mouth when the equipment is operating. During
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personal injury.
2. After tying action is completed, hold the handle to move the tying
machine, the prudent usage of the tool will protect the operator
effectively and extend the service life of the tying machine.
2.Other safety instructions
In order to protect your personal safety, please wear suitable work
clothing, such as non-slip boots, protective trousers.
Gloves and goggles. Do not wear loose and lengthy clothing and
jewelry to avoid being caught into moving parts.
Do not use this tool while you are barefoot or wear slippers.
1）Do not use the tying machine in the rain or the strong magnetic field
environment.
2）The product is designed to tie grape vines and other branches within the
effective range of 25MM maximum diameter. Don’t use it in all
kinds of tying work exceeding the range of 25MM maximum diameter.
The excess of this range would damage the tying machine.
3）Do not attempt to remove the stuck feeding hook or tying wire before
turning off the power.
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can stretch out and retract smoothly and there is no interference of
other foreign matters. Before staring the work of tying, please check
objects hidden in grave vines or branches, for example, electric wire,
iron wire, surplus branches and leaves, these things may affect the
stretching out and retracting of the feeding hook.
5）When operating the tool, always hold it with one hand, and keep a
distance of at least 5cm away from the other hand and your whole
body.
6）Do not use the tool near any flammable liquids or gases. If a short circuit
occurs, it may cause an explosion or fire.
7）Feeding system must be checked and cleaned frequently. If foreign
matters are accumulated in the feeding track, it will affect tying effect
and increase load to the equipment. Quality assurance does not
include the damage caused by the wrong maintenance mentioned
above.
8）Do not attempt to repair the tool yourself, unless you have been trained.
Repair operations not mentioned in this manual can only be performed
by the personnel of our service center.
3Special safety instructions for battery tool
1）Make sure the battery switch is OFF before inserting the power line of
the tying machine into the battery. Inserting the battery if the switch is
ON may cause damage to the device.
2）As the charger is only for indoor usage, the battery shall be charged in
a dry and ventilated place indoor. No objects are allowed to cover on
charger and battery, so as to ensure the sufficient heat dissipation of
charger and battery.
3）Before cleaning the charger, turn off the charger to reduce the risk of
charging.
4）Do not put the battery under strong light for a long time. Do not place
the battery on hot surface. Heat will damage the battery and may
cause explosion.
5）Please ensure that the high-temperature battery is fully cooled before
charging.
6）Do not take apart the battery, to avoid any mechanical damage to the
battery. May cause a short circuit, or exudes harmful gases to the
respiratory tract. if have any discomfort, please inhale fresh air and
seek medical attention in time.
7）Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
4.The correct use of the charger
1).The battery can only be charged by the provided charger. Otherwise, it
may cause a fire or explosion. Use the original charger to ensure the
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2).Always check the charger, wire and plug before every use. If damaged,
please contact qualified professional personnel for repair, and only use
the original components. Do not use defective charger, and do not take
apart it by yourself to ensure the safety of the equipment.
3).The charger's socket must be grounded. Make sure that the supply
voltage matches the rated voltage of the nameplate on the charger.
Otherwise, may cause electric shock.
4).Disconnect the charger from the power supply before switching on or off
the connection among the battery / power tool / device.
5).Keep the charger clean and away from the damp environment and rain.
Do not use the charger outdoors. The entry of dirt or water will increase
the risk of electric shock.
6).The charger can only be used to charge the original battery, otherwise,
may result in personal injury and cause a fire.
7).Avoid any mechanical damage to the charger. Otherwise, may cause
internal short circuit.
8).Do not use chargers on flammable surfaces (e.g. paper, textiles).
9).If the wire of the equipment is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, customer service personnel or the personnel with the
same or similar qualification, to prevent potential danger.
10).This product's battery is not fully charged when you buy. Therefore, the
user shall charge it fully before the first use. It is recommended that the
first charge period is 4-5 hours. Insert the battery into the base and plug
the charger into the power socket.
11).Unplug the charger from the power supply and remove it from the
equipment after the battery is fully charged.
12).The charging time is about 4-5 hours after the battery is fully discharged.
Do not charge the battery for a long time, otherwise it will damage the
battery. CAUTION: Repeating small charge may damage the battery, It
only needs to be recharged when the battery is down to level 1 or when
the LCD display shows the power level.
5.Other risks
Even if the power tool is used properly, some risks will still exist. The
power tool may bring the following hidden dangers due to its own structure
and structural characteristics:
1). Sharp damage
2). Noise will damage your hearing if without any ear protection.
3). Long time or unreasonable manual operation of the tool may cause
damage to the user’s body.
Warning！
The power tool will produce electromagnetic fields when in use. This

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magnetic field may damage the function of medical implants under certain
circumstances. In order to avoid serious injury, we recommend that the
user with implant(s) consults a doctor and the producer(s) of the implant(s)
before using this tool .
Warning！
Do not touch the feeding hook or twisting wheel during the operation to avoid
any personal injury.
Intended purpose
The tool is designed for tying the vines or branches. If this tool is used for other
unapproved purposes, it may cause damage to the tool and cause harm to the
user.
This tool can only be used by adults. Or can be used by minors over 16 years
of age under the supervision of adults. Do not use the tool in the rain or on wet
hedges. The operator or the user shall assume full responsibility for the harm
to others or any property damage to others caused by any accident occurs
during the use.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage caused by non normal or
improper use.
Display and Function description
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Display and Instruction
Code
Display
Description
Display
1
Sign of Battery
Sign of Battery
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Battery
Battery has 100%
Battery has 75%
Battery has 50%
Battery has 25%
Battery has 10%
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Trouble
Zero means normal
There is not 2 and 8
Software over current
1
Circuit fault
3
Gear be stuck
4
under voltage
5
Overvoltage
6
MOS fault
7
Low battery
9
EEPROM fault
10
Encoder fault
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How many laps
of knot
The knot is 3 laps, when
display 3
From 1
to 10
5
The number of
works
Working times is 200 times,
when display 200
From 1 to
99999

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Button instruction
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Left button
+/—
Right button
+/—
Touch
left button or
right button：
Trouble
Laps of knot
How many times
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Power button
and
enter
Long press 3 seconds power
on.
Long press 3 seconds power
off..
Short press twice enters Laps
of knot interface.
Press the left and right to
increase or decrease the
number of turns, and then
short press to confirm.
Power off
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Nothing happens for 30
seconds
Enter the sleep state, touch the
trigger can wake up.
Before usage, please check if the wire has the same direction as the
feeding track, the wire shall not be twisted, knotted, and stuck. If
installation direction is reverse, or if the wire is twisted, knotted, and
stuck, the formal function of feeding system will be affected, which may
lead to unsuccessful tying, if it is severe, the equipment will be
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twist, knot, and jamming is not included in quality assurance.
Overview
Components of the tying machine
1.Feeding tray
2.Tying wire
3.Wire pressing plate
4.Open button
5.Front cover
6.Wire pressing wheel
7.Display
8.Feeding hook
9.Operating position
10.Knotted wheel
11.Trigger
12.Handle
13.Battery
Technical Parameters
Parameters
Electric tying machine
1
Max tying diameter
25mm
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Rated voltage
14.4V
3
Rated power
25 W
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Rated current
1.5A
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Current protection
≥5A
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Protection class
Ⅱ
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Weight
0.98 Kg
Battery (lithium)
1
Capacity
2.5 Ah
2
Voltage
16.8V
3
Running hours
8.0 h
4
Weight (battery)
0.2kg
Charger
1
Rated voltage
100-240VAC ,50-60Hz
2
Output voltage
DC16.8V
3
Charging current
1.4A

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Protection class
Ⅱ
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Charging time
4-5 h
Items Included
Open the package carefully and check whether the following parts are
included:
1、Tying machine
2、Tying wire
3、Battery
4、Charger
5、Tool box
6、Instructions
7、Maintenance manual
8、Warranty card
9、brushes,
10、tweezers,
11、pliers,
Charging the battery
Never expose the battery to extreme conditions such as high
temperatures or shocks. Otherwise, personal injury will be caused by
the leakage of electrolytic solution.
Always check whether the battery surface is clean and dry before
charging.
· This product's battery is not fully charged when you buy. Therefore, the user
shall charge it fully before the first use.
· Charge the battery when the power indicator shows only one LED light.
· Do not charge the battery for a long time, and do not completely used up the
battery power, otherwise it will damage the battery. This warranty does not
cover any malfunction caused by improper use.
· The battery has been exhausted and must be replaced, if the duration of the
fully charged battery is significantly shorter. Users can only use the (OEM)

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original equipment made battery pack provided by the Customer Center.
· Always keep the applicable safety rules and environmental regulations and
information in mind.
1．Keep the charger in a room at room temperature between + 10 ° C
and + 22 ° C and avoid water entering.
2．Check if the switch is in OFF position.
3．Connect the charger's adapter to the appropriate connector on the
battery pack.
4．Make sure that the power supply is consistent with the rated value
on the charger and adapter.
5．When the red light on the charger is on, it indicates that the battery
is charging and the green light indicates that the battery is charged
fully. The average charge time is 4-5 hours.
6．Unplug the connector from the power supply, and then disconnect
the connector and the battery after full charge.
7．Make sure to charge the battery at least once every three months if
the battery is not used for a long time.
Caution
Disconnect the battery from tying machine before charging.
Working conditions
1. Keep the charging temperature of charger and battery pack from 0 ℃to
45 ℃, the discharging temperature of battery from -10 ℃to +60 ℃.
2. Working temperature of tying machine from -5 ℃to 30 ℃.
Assembly
Please check if tying machine, electric wire, and battery are clean and dry,
then conduct assembly according to the following steps:
1. Take the battery out of the plastic box and assemble it into the handle of
the tying machine
2. Turn on the power switch.
3. After opening the back cover and installing the wire, check that there is
no torsion or knotting of the feeding port wire of the binding machine,
and that the direction of the material plate is correct.

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1、Open the pressing plate
2 、Press down the cover to rotate in
accordance with the direction of the
arrow, remove the cover.
3、Remove the cover
4、Put in the wire, pay attention to the
outgoing line direction.
5、Press down the cover and
rotate in the direction of the
arrow.
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7、Put the end of wire in from
the end of machine.
8 、Use pliers to pull out the
two binding wires.
9. Pay attention to the direction
of the thread and the plate is
the same, no knots, distortion
warp.
10. After the wire is put in place, turn on
the power switch and pull the trigger.
Make sure that the wire can work
normally after it is introduced into the
binding machine.

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Operation instructions
Please wear appropriate clothing and work gloves when using
this tool. Make sure the tool can operate normally before each
use. The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must be normal. The
power must be turned off when you loosen the trigger., Must
stop using the tool if switch fails. Make sure that the voltage of
the power supply matches the rated voltage on the nameplate. It
is possible to reduce the risk of injury by wearing a protective
device and ensuring that the tool is operating properly.
Confirm the work frequency of the tying machine, and select a
suitable gear according to the conditions of usage, so as to
ensure that the tying machine is in the best state.
At the time of branch tying, if front end tying mouth is blocked
by a foreign matter, please switch off power before removing
the foreign matter.
1. Assemble the battery.
2. Press the starting button switch, the CANDLE on THE LCD display is
normal, the binding machine is in working state, then you can pull the
trigger and start working.When the binding machine stops, please check
the battery power display. If the display shows lack of power, please
charge it as soon as possible.
3. In order to save the use of battery power and ensure the longest service
life of the binding machine, do not overload the device and do not use it
for binding branches over 25mm.
4. If the binding fails during the binding process, please turn off the power.
5. Remove the failed binding wires at the front-end binding port by hand,
then turn on the power and idle once to check whether the binding is
successful.If you can bind normally, you can continue to work.In case of
repeated unsuccessful binding, please turn off the power supply for
inspection, open the front cover and pressing plate, and check whether
there are knotting, piling and sticking of wires in the inlet and the whole
feeding track. If found, please clean it in time.
6. In the binding process, if half of the binding stops, the feeding hook
cannot be retracted.The binding machine got stuck on the branch and
couldn't lift.Please turn off the power first, lift the feeding hook by hand

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and remove the binding machine.
Tying skills
1．When the equipment is operating, keep your other hand be at least
5cm away from the area of tying mouth; don’t place your hand in the
tying mouth.
2．Don’t use the equipment to tie the branches with a diameter more than
25MM, otherwise the machine may get stuck. During tying operation,
the tying machine shall try to be vertical to branches, and don’t tilt of
move it in the process of tying. The damage of the equipment caused by
incorrect operations is not included in quality assurance.
3．During cold days or humid weather, in order to protect battery pack,
please place it below a waterproof cloth. Don’t use the equipment during
rainy days.
4．After daily usage, it is suggested to disconnect the battery, switch off
and place them together in the tool box.
4. According to the size of ranches to be tied, adjust Gear properly, so as
to achieve the best branch-tying effect.
If you feel that electric quantity becomes insufficient, or speed
becomes slow, please check if electric quantity is used up.
The repair work and functions unmentioned in the instructions shall be
implemented by the Service Centre. To ensure safe usage, only
original parts can be used.
Before starting overhaul, please switch off the equipment. Disconnect
the connection between battery and the equipment, and place battery
in a safe package.
Follow-up cleaning and overhaul must be carried out regularly to ensure the
long-term and reliable operation of the equipment.