infaco Electrocoup F3015 User manual

electrocoup F3015
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
CASE CONTENTS _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4
PRODUCT OVERVIEW _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
SPECIFICATION ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5
FIRST USE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Battery ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Carrying the equipment __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6
Powering on __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
USE ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Half opening ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
CONTROLLED or PULSE mode _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Battery charge level __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Enab le the «blade closed» standby mode__________________________________________________ 9
Automatic standby _________________________________________________________________________ 9
Shutting down the device ________________________________________________________________ 9
Automatic device shutown _______________________________________________________________ 9
CHARGING THE BATTERY ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Using the charger _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Charging the battery ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Charging a second battery ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Storing/Wintering the battery ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Case of non-wintered batteries ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Battery storage instructions __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 12
Charger safety _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
ADJUSTING THE HALF-OPENING / BLADE CROSSING _________________________________________________________ 14
Accessing the “adjustment” mode ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 14
Adjusting the half opening OR the blade crossing ratio _________________________________________________________________________________ 14
LED INDICATIONS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Blade sharpening ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Lubrication _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Blade tightening __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
Changing the blade __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Cleaning and disinfecting the cutting head __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
YEARLY MAINTENANCE __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
TRANSPORT PRECAUTIONS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 18
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
TERMS OF WARRANTY _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 20
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22
CARD TO RETURN ON PURCHASE OF THE DEVICE _________________________________________________________________ 23

Retain all warnings and instructions for future reference.
In warnings, the term “tool” refers to your mains powered electric tool (with
power supply cord) or your battery operated tool (with no power cord).
WARNING. Read safety warnings and instructions. Failure to heed war-
nings and follow instructions may lead to an electric shock, a fire and/or
serious injury.
cASE CONTENTS
1 Battery
1 Charger
1 Charger Power Cord
1 Pruning Shears Power Cord
1 Battery-Holder Jacket (Belt + Suspenders)
1 Holster
1 Grease Spray Can (Ref. 352B)
1 Blade Tightening Tool
1 Sharpening Stone (Ref. 350P)
1 Instruction Manual
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Follow all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations.
Electric appliances must not be disposed of as household waste.
Recycle the device, accessories and packaging.
Ask your approved INFACO dealer for up-to-date information on
eco-compatible waste disposal.
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PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE

Battery Charge Level LED
Pruning Shear Power
Supply Socket
Trigger
Full Soft
Handle
ON/OFF Button
Lubrication
Cap
Half-opening Switch
Battery Power Supply Socket
Power Cord
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
Power Supply LED
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product overview
specifications
Reference F3015 Pruning shears F3015 Medium pruning
shears F3015 Maxi pruning shears
Max. power Electric: 1150W Electric: 1150W Electric: 1150W
Cutting capacity 40 mm 45 mm 55 mm
Weight 790 g + 70 g + 480 g
Dimensions
290 mm x 45 mm x 105 mm 305 mm x 45 mm x 105 mm 370 mm x 45 mm x 105 mm
Reference Battery 831B
Rated voltage 46.8 V
Capacity 2.5Ah / 117Wh
Weight 810 g
Dimensions 190mm x 90mm x 60mm
Reference Charger 841C1 Charger 841C2
Input 220/230V - 50/60Hz 110/120V - 50/60Hz
Output 54,6V - 2A
Power 110W
Fuse 3.15A

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 the advice you need for correct use and optimum performance.
It is essential to read these instructions carefully before using the device.
In wet weather, it is imperative to carry the battery under waterproof clothing to keep the
battery unit protected from the rain.
Battery
Before using the equipment for the first time and/or putting the battery to sleep mode, fully charge
the battery (see charging procedure on page 10).
The F3015 Lithium battery MUST be recharged using the INFACO Lithium charger
(Ref.: 841C1/841C2).
It is prohibited to use a different charger as this may lead to a serious electrical accident.
Carrying the Equipment
1. Remove the battery, the battery-holder belt, the suspenders, the holster and the power cord
from the case.
2. Fit the battery onto the battery-holder belt. To do this, slip straps through the battery tabs.
Place the holster on the left or right strap on the battery-holder belt.
3. Slip the power cord through the left or right eye-hole provided in the battery-holder belt.
4. Fix the battery-holder belt to your waist, the battery must be located in the lumbar region.
When using suspenders, fix them to the battery-holder belt and adjust them to your size by pulling
on the straps.
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Powering on
When the device is running, always keep your hands away from the cutting head.
1. Using the socket locators, first connect the coiled
cord to the battery and then to the pruning shears.
It is imperative to follow the connecting order when
powering on the device.
3. Press the trigger twice to start up the pruning
shears.
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the pruning shears for
1second until the LEDs come on. The pruning shears are
ready to use when the LED power supply flashes green.
PrEcautions for use
Before starting the working day, make sure the battery is sufficiently charged (3 LEDs on the pruning
shears).
Always disconnect the pruning shears from the power cord for all operations other than trimming.
MOST IMPORTANTLY, REMEMBER TO DO SO WHEN SHARPENING OR LUBRICATING.
Check that the blade is correctly tightened every morning (see page 17).
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 is free from any physical damage
When working it is normal that the battery temperature rises (as during charging).
Recommended operating temperature: -5 to 35°C Use outside this temperature range may reduce
the tool’s performances.
In wet weather, it is imperative to carry the battery under waterproof clothing to keep it protected
from the rain.
After using the tool in wet conditions or in a damp environment, it is strongly recommended to store
the (disconnected) device outside its case in a warm, dry and ventilated place.
Keep the cord away from the cutting zone.
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USE
When the device is running, always keep your hands away from the cutting head.
Half opening
The pruning shears are equipped with a half-opening switch which you can use to reduce blade
opening by approximately 50 %. The half opening position can be adjusted to your own liking (see
page 14).
1. To move the blade to the half open position, press the half-opening
switch.
2. Press the trigger until the blade closes.
3. When it reopens, the blade will be in the half open position.
CONTROLLED or PULSE mode
There is a choice of two operating modes:
- either the “CONTROLLED”/“PROPORTIONAL” mode (opening and closure depends on
how quickly the trigger is pressed).
- Or the “PULSE” mode (pressing or releasing the trigger once, closes and opens the blade
respectively at maximum speed).
1. To switch from one mode to the other, quickly flick the half-opening switch 6 times (3 on and 3
off), the charge indicator flashes green.
2. Press the trigger to check the mode change..
Battery charge level
The battery charge level is indicated by the 3 LEDs on the pruning shear
charge indicator. When the last LED flashes, the battery charge is less than
10%.
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Battery flat state:
When the battery is completely flat,
the pruning shears stop. The power
supply LED flashing red quickly and the
3charge indicator LEDs switch off. The
battery must be recharged when in this
state (see page 10).

The device has a standby mode making it possible to quickly and safely store your pruning shears in
its sheath.
1. Press and hold the pruning shear trigger to keep the blade shut
2. Press the half-open switch twice without releasing the trigger.
3. When the 3 charge indicators flash, the device standby mode
is enabled.
4. You can release the trigger, the device is in «blade closed»
standby mode.
For your safety, the tool is fitted with an additional safety mechanism that automatically switches the
pruning shears to standby mode if they are not used for 3 minutes (LED power supply flashes green).
To reactivate the pruning shear, press the trigger twice to start it up again.
To turn off your pruning shears, press the ON/OFF button for 1 second
The pruning shears will power OFF automatically if they are not used for 15 minutes.
5. In standby mode, the power supply LED flashes green. To re-
activate your device, press the trigger twice.
Enable the Stand-by Mode
Automatic standby
Shutting down the device
Automatic device shutdown
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charging the battery
Using the charger
To charge your battery, plug in the charger in a well ventilated area which is free from inflammable
products and other sources of combustible materials. The area must be at a temperature between
10°C and 25°C and be sheltered from damp conditions.
1. Connect one end of the power cord
to the charger.
1. Place the battery on channel 1
of the charger.
3. When powered on, the charger initialises:
Green LED + Red LED light
for 2 seconds.
3. . Battery charge completion:
- Channel 1: Green LED on (not flashing).
The time needed to fully charge an 831B battery
is about one and a half hours.
2. Connect the other end of the power cord
to the mains outlet.
2. Once the battery is in place, the charger detects it
and begins charging:
- Channel 1: Green LED flashes quickly
throughout the charge.
4. When the LEDs turn off,
the charger is ready for use.
Charging the battery
It is strictly forbidden to charge the batteries when the temperature in the room is below 0°C
or higher than 40°C.
When charging, the battery must not be covered and not be close to a heat source.
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