Simplicity VLG4035 Operator's Manual

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LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS GRASS TRIMMER
ASSEMBLY AND
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING! Read this manual before operating your product.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Details
Thank you for purchasing your Victa product. Victa prides itself in the quality and performance
of all its products.
This instruction manual will aid in the assembly, safe operation and maintenance of your
product.
Please read the following warnings to ensure safety and the long life of your product.
WARNING
General safety
Beware of electric shock
hazard when charging.
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Warning!
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Do not attempt to operate this product until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely all instructions, safety rules, etc, contained in this manual. Failure to comply may
result in accidents involving electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
Harness should always be worn to ensure correct ergonomics when operating the grass
trimmer.
INTENDED USE
This product is intended for domestic grass trimming only. This product is not intended for
brushcutting or commerical use.
Do not use the product for any task, except for that which it is intended.
Read the directions
for use before
operating the machine.
Read the directions before
carrying out any maintenance
work.
Wear safety goggles and
ear protection that meet
safety standards.
Wait for all components
of the machine to completely
stop & remove the battery.
Wear sturdy, non-slip
footwear.
Do not use rigid cutting disk.
Wear safety gloves.
Do not use machine in
wet conditions, protect
the machine from rain
and damp.
Be careful of objects
being thrown out!
Ensure bystanders
are kept at least 50'
(15m) away & stop the
machine if approached.
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Class 9 'LI-ION' dangerous
good. Contact local authorities
for shipping requirements.
Should NOT be disposed of
with house hold items.
Table of Contents
Features & Definitions
Features & Supplied Items
3
General Safety
Product Disposal
4
5
Unpacking
Fitting the Harness
Fitting the Trimmer Shaft
Fitting the Trimmer Guard
Fitting the Front Handle
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Safety & Handling
Operating Instructions
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Assembly Procedures
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Cut off Blade
Operating the Trimmer
Starting & Stopping
Cutting Tips
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Maintenance & Care
Cleaning
Storing
Trimmer Line Replacement
Maintenance Chart
Service
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Troubleshooting
Warning Functions
13
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Product Specification
14
Troubleshooting
Technical Specification
NOTE: WARRANTY DETAILS ARE NOT WRITTEN WITHIN THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
REFER TO OTHER DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED WITH THIS MACHINE FOR WARRANTY
DETAILS.
THE WARRANTY DOCUMENTS MAY INCLUDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS THAT
ARE SPECIFIC TO EACH MODEL THAT ARE NOT WRITTEN WITHIN THIS OPERATOR’S
MANUAL.
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FEATURES DEFINITIONS
Features & Supplied Items
1
Battery Housing
2
Elbow Pad
3
Presence Trigger
4
Throttle Trigger
5
ON/OFF, Indication Panel
6
Harness Latch
7
Front Handle
8
Upper Shaft (not included with all product)
9
Coupling (not included with all product)
10
Lower Shaft (not included with all product)
11
Guard
12
Bumphead
13
Battery (not included with all product)
14
Battery Charger (not included with all product)
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Harness
16
Solid Shaft (not included with all product)
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NOTE: Refer to figure 1.
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- Grass Trimmer Instruction/Safety Manual (not shown)
- Battery & Charger Instruction/Safety Manual (not shown)
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WARNING
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Fig 1
Do not operate the product if any component is missing or damaged. Have any missing or
damaged components repaired or replaced.
General Safety
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• Carefully read all instructions on the machine and in the manual before attempting to assemble
and operate the machine. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference, and consult it
regularly. Ensure other users read this manual and are aware of the product safety risks
• The machine should be operated only with a genuine Victa Lithium-ion battery. When using
battery operated machine basic safety precaution should always be followed to reduce the risk
of leaking batteries and personal injury.
• Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation before using the machine. Know
how to stop the machine and how to disengage the power in an emergency.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the cutting mechanism.
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the machine in a dusty environment.
• Always wear appropriate clothing & do not wear loose clothing (or jewellery etc) that can get
caught in moving parts.
• Do not operate this machine in bare feet, or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g. canvas
shoes) Wear long trousers & heavy shoes.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Stay alert & do not operate the machine when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are
doing and ensure others are aware of your task intentions before commencing.
• Avoid using the machine dangerous environments. Only use the machine in daylight or in good
artificial light.
• Do not use the machine in a rush. Always walk & never run with the machine.
• Before inspecting, adjusting, servicing or cleaning the machine, always stop & remove both the
battery & key.
• If the machine starts to vibrate excessively, discontinue use until the machine has been
inspected and assessed. Having a machine assessed for vibration problems generally reduces
the risk for injury or product failure.
• Don’t force the machine beyond its cutting capacity. The machine will perform better and safer
if allowed to cut at the pace for which it is rated for.
• Do not use the machine indoors. Only store the machine indoors in a dry & secure location.
Keep the machine out of reach of children.
• Always maintain the machine according to the maintenance section of this manual
• If machine strikes a foreign objects, always inspect for damage.
• Do not allow children or impaired persons to operate the machine.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure your view & the path of the machine.
• Do not use the machine near hot ash, combustible materials or immerse in liquids. This may
cause fire hazard, serious injury or product damage.
• Do not put any object into ventilation grills. Do not use with any openings blocked, keep
openings free from anything that may reduce air flow to the motor.
• Do not point the machine in the direction of people or pets.
• Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be
damaged by the line.
• Product must be completely assembled before attempting to start the machine.
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Product Disposal
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT
3.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer
for recycling advice.
The battery contains material which is hazardous to you and the environment. It
must be removed and disposed of separately at a facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.
Refer to Victa V-Force+ Battery & Charger manual for further information relating
to battery and charger disposal.
Emergency Contact
Unpacking
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In the rare case a battery is damaged & any of the contents leaks or comes into contact with
a persons skin, eyes, or is ingested, follow the first aid instructions inside the battery & charger
manual. Seek further medical attention immediately.
This product requires assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items
listed in the packing list are included. Refer to pages 3.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and ensured product
is incorrect operating condition.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with
this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
Do not operate the machine unless assembly is complete including guards, handles &
harness.
Fitting the Harness
NOTE: Refer to figure 2.
The harness is intended to help you work safely while maintaining correct ergonomic position
when using the grass trimmer.
• Hook the strap into the fastening eyelet.
• Slip the strap over the shoulder.
• Set the length of the shoulder strap in such a way that
the trimmer head runs parallel to the ground. In order to
establish the optimum length of the strap, you should
then make a few swinging movements without starting
the product.
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EYELET
Fig 2
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Fitting the Trimmer Shaft
NOTE: Refer to figure 3, 4 & 5
Your grass trimmer may have couplings A or B.
As shown in Fig 3.1(A) & 3.2 (B).
Fig 3.1
Fitting Coupling - A
Fig 3.2
NOTE: Refer to figure 4
Loosen the coupling knob on the coupling.
• Push in the release button located on the lower tube while
alligning the button with the position of the hole on the
upper shaft.
Knob
• Slide the lower tube into the upper shaft coupling
until the release button engages in the positioning
hole.
Release Button
Coupling
• Tighten the coupling knob firmly.
Fig 4
Fitting Coupling - B
NOTE: Refer to figure 5.1 to 5.4
Fig 5.1
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2. Then press lever on the shaft split
connection (2) and carefully slide
the lower shaft (4) into the shaft split
connection (3). (see Fig 5.1 & 5.2)
Fig 5.2
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1. Slacken the star grip screw (1) on the
split shaft connection. (see Fig 5.1)
3. Ensure that the lever on the shaft
split connection locks into the
corresponding hole (5). (see Fig 5.3)
Fig 5.3
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Fig 5.4
4. Then re tighten the star grip screw (1).
(see Fig 5.4)
5. To dismantle, proceed in reverse order.
WARNING
Do not use the grass trimmer with any attachments unless certified by Victa to operate with
this machine.
Do not operate or fit battery before the shaft is completely assembled.
Fitting the Trimmer Guard
NOTE: Refer to figure 6.
• Remove the knob from the trimmer guard.
• Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the
slot on the trimmer guard.
• Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket
with the screw hole in the trimmer guard.
• Insert the knob through the mounting bracket
and into the trimmer guard.
• Tighten the knob securely.
MOUNTING BRACKET
KNOB
MOUNTING SLOT
TRIMMER GUARD
FigFig.26
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ASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
Fitting the Front Handle
NOTE: Refer to figure 7.
• Press the front handle onto the shaft so that
the handle is angled toward the rear handle.
• Place the front handle along the shaft
to a position that allows for comfortable
operation. Adjust until you are comfortable.
BOLT x2
• Slide the bolt through the holes in the front
handle.
• Slide the washer onto the bolt.
• Place the nut onto the bolt and tighten the
wing nut securely.
• Check handle position is correct and secued
sufficiently.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Line Trimmer Cut-off Blade
NOTE: Refer to figure 8.
WARNING
Cut off blade is sharp.
GUARD
The trimmer is equipped with a line
trimming cut-off blade on the trimmer
guard.
CUT-OFF BLADE
BUMP HEAD
TRIMMER LINE
Fig
Fig.98
Replace the cutting blade when
trimming efficiency diminishes.
This will maintain best performance.
Operating The Trimmer
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. The trimmer should
be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Always
operate the trimmer at full throttle. If debris becomes wrapped around the cutting
head, release the trigger, remove battery and then remove the debris.
WARNING
• Motor housing may become hot during operation. Do not rest or place your arm,
hand, or any body part against the motor housing during operation.
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• Always position the unit on the operator’s right side & never operate unit with the
bottom of the motor above waist level.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting & Stopping
PRESENCE SWITCH
NOTE: Refer to figure 9 & 10.
The presence trigger reduces the possibility of accidental starting. The presence switch is
located on the handle above the trigger. The presence switch must be depressed before
you pull the trigger. The lock resets each time the trigger is released.
STARTING the Trimmer:
• Press power 'ON' button on the indication panel (Refer to Fig 9).
• Depress the presence trigger.
• Squeeze the throttle trigger.
• Allow a few seconds for the cutting head to reach max RPM.
- For turbo function press 'Turbo ON' button, allow a few seconds for cutting head to
reach max RPM.
STOPPING the trimmer:
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TURBO
Indication LED
• Release the throttle trigger
Fig 5.1
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•3.Allow cutting head to come to a complete stop
Press power 'OFF' button on the indication panel
• Remove battery from product
ON / OFF
Indication LED
ON / OFF
Button
WARNING
Indication LED
TURBO
Button
Fig 9
Presence Trigger
Indication
panel
Trigger
Fig 10
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Cutting Tips
NOTE: Refer to figure 11.
• Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.
• The trimmer cuts best when passing from right to left. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator. Avoid cutting in the danger area shown in figure 11.
DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA!
Cleaning
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BEST CUTTING AREA
FigFig.10
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WARNING
To prevent serious personal injury remove the battery from the machine before servicing,
cleaning, or removing debris.
• Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
• Do not immerse the machine or any part of it in water.
• Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth
& ensure the machine is dry before replacing the battery & key.
• Use a small brush or vacuum cleaner to clean the air vents on the product
• Keep the air vents free of obstructions.
Do not use solvents, strong detergents, certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon when
cleaning plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic component which
may result in serious personal injury.
Storing
The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the machine for storage.
• Clean the machine as described in the previous section.
• Store the machine in a dry, clean location. Do not store it next to corrosive materials,
such as fertilizer or fuel.
• Store the machine indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
• Ensure battery is removed before storage.
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Trimmer Line Replacement
NOTE: Refer to figure 12.
Cover Clips
Notches in top of
spool
Slots in
middle plate
5.
6.
Eyelet Slot
2.
3.
4.
Upper Spool
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Bump Head Assembly
1. Housing
2. Arbor
3. Spring
4. Spool
5. Eyelet (2)
6. Cover
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1.
Upper Spool
Middle Plate
Lower Spool
Eyelet Slot
Fig 12
WARNING
• Nylon line will deteriorate over time and may require replacement if line breakages and cut
performance is not satisfactory
• Do not operate the bump head with parts missing such as the spring or eyelets
• Do not operate the bump head if the cover is not secured by the Cover Clips.
• Do not operate the bump head if components are damaged or excessively worn.
• Do not use rigid cutting disk, brush cutter blade or any other attachment on this product.
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Trimmer Line Replacement
housing
cover
upper spool
middle
plate
spool
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Top of Spool
1. Press two cover clips inwards on the housing & remove the cover slowly.
Note: Retain the spring within the housing.
2. Remove the remains of worn line from the spool (if any remains).
Note: Remaining line may be sufficient to rewind and reuse if has been tangled or
has retracted back into the housing.
Note: Ensure inside of housing and spool are clean and free of grass & soil before
refilling.
3. Use 5 meters of diameter 2.0mm nylon line*. Fold the full length of line in the center
and insert the centre fold into one of the slots in the spool middle plate.
4. Wind the upper half of the line tightly CLOCKWISE onto the upper spool.
Note: ' CLOCKWISE ' direction when looking at the top of the spool as shown by
the arrow in Fig.4.
Continue winding until approximately 10cm remains at the end of the line and hold
line end by locking into one of the four notches on the top of the spool.
Repeat process with other half of the line winding in the SAME DIRECTION on the
lower spool and hold the line end in an opposite notch.
5. Put the spool back into the cover. Remove one end of the line from the spool notch
& push it into an Eyelet slot. Repeat for the other end of the line into the opposing
Eyelet slot. Pull both ends of line tightly through the eyelets to remove any excess
slack in spool winding.
6. Push the spool and cover back into the housing so that the housing clips align with
the cover and clicks back into place.
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* 2.0mmø nylon line is recommended to provides best performance. The bump head can be fitted with line
diameters from 2mm to 2.4mm. The maximum length of the line that can fit the head varies according to the
line diameter. The maximum length capacity using 2.0mmø is 6 metres. Do not overfill the head spool with
excessive lengths of line as it will result in ineffective spool feeding of line.
Maintenance Chart
Presence trigger
Check
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Battery locking latch
Check
•
Cutting Head Assy
Check & clean
Gearbox
Grease (straight shaft)
Ventilation Grills
Clean
Nylon Line
Stock replacement
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Clean
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Bump Head
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Replacement
All accessible fasteners
Service
Retighten
As required
Check operation
If damaged
Throttle trigger
Yearly
Visual inspection
Monthly
Requirements
Trimmer
Recharging
Features
After finish
Before
Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.
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Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest authorized
service centre for repair. When servicing, use only genuine replacement parts.
• Keep the machine dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.
• In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, and debris buildup.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check them regularly for proper operation.
NOTE: Refer to warranty card supplied with this product for service contact details.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
CAUSE
SOLUTION
Trimmer fails to start when
trigger depressed
Flat battery
Recharge battery
Battery Disengaged
Refit battery
Faulty battery
Replace battery
Not cutting grass
No trimmer line in bump head
Replace line in
Bumphead
Excessive vibration
Cut off blade worn
Replace cut off blade
Bumphead not fitted correctly
Refit Bumphead
Broken drive shaft
Replace drive shaft
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PROBLEM
Warning Functions
The grass trimmer will alert the operator via an audiable "beep" and/or a LED will illuminate
in the following situations. (Refer to figure 5.1 for further details on indication panel)
Product
Warning
Situation
User action
x1 Green LED
Trimmer is ON
The Trimmer is ready for use.
x2 Green LED
Turbo mode is
active
The trimmer turbo mode is active (increase in power & RPM)
Trigger is pulled
while the unit has
been turned ON
Release trigger prior to turning the Trimmer on.
Load Protection*
has been
activated
•
•
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Stop cutting, inspect head for entanglement.
Inspect the trimmer for damage.
If no damage/entanglement is observed, start the trimmer
and resume cutting.
The battery has
insufficient power
to continue
trimming.
•
Stop operation, check the battery charge. If flat then
remove and recharge the battery.
Fit a charged battery, perform a full product safety
inspection prior to restarting.
Red LED
"Beep" sound
•
* LOAD PROTECTION
The grass trimmer has built in load sensing. When the load is high, the trimmer will shut
the motor down immediately and emit beeping sound informing the user that the load
protection has been activated protecting the product and user.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specification
Split Straight
Yes
Brushless Motor
40V DC (36V Nominal)
6.1Kg
4.7Kg
Low speed 4800RPM
High speed 5500RPM
40V (36V Nominal)
68dBA
22M/s2 @ Gearbox
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Run Motor Speed
Grass Trimmer
350mm
Bump Head
2.0mm
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Cut Diameter
Head Type
Nylon Line Diameter
ShaŌ
Shoulder Strap
Motor Type
Motor Spec
Product Weight With BaƩery
Product Weight No BaƩery
BaƩery Volts
Sound Level1
DĂdžŝŵƵŵsŝďƌĂƟŽŶ2
¹ Measured at 7.5m from unit
² Value for use for assessment of user exposure. Actual vibration during use of the Grass
Trimmer may differ depending on actual conditions.
REMARKS:
• The declared vibration value has been measured with a standard test method and may be
used to compare one tool with another.
• The declared vibration value may be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING
The actual vibration values during use of the tool can be different from the above stated
and depend on the use of the tool; and the need to identify safety measures to protect the
operator are based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking
account all parts of the operating cycle such as the times when the tool is switched off and
when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
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©2015 Briggs & Stratton
Victa is a trademark of Briggs & Stratton Australia Pty. Ltd.
ABN 13 006 576 856
All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced by any means
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without prior written permission. All information herein is subject to change without notice.
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