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CAUTION
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Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades.
The cutting blades are extremely sharp and dangerous at all times.
Maintenance Interval
Before operating the Hedge Trimmer with Hedge Trimmer Attachment it is necessary to check the adjust-
ment of the cutting blades. Blades that are too loose may vibrate, and will not provide a clean, smooth cut.
Adjusting Cutting Blades
Cutting Blades Maintenance
CAUTION: BLADES THAT ARE TOO TIGHT CAN CAUSE OVERLOADING WHICH MAY DAMAGE
THE EQUIPMENT.
To adjust the cutting blades, refer to the illustrations and locate
the tension screws.
Loosen the tension screw and lock nuts. Gently turn the ten-
sion screws in until sung, then turn the tension screws back
out 1/4 -1/2 turn. While holding the screws in place, tighten the
lock nuts. Liberally coat the cutting blades with light oil.
Start the engine and operate the Hedge Trimmer at full speed
for at least one minute. Stop the engine, and when the blades
are motionless, check the blades temperature carefully.
The blades may be warm, but if they are too hot to touch,
loosen the tension screws 1/8 turn.
Lubrication
Maintenance Interval
The gearcase and angle drive should be inspect after each 10
to 20 hours of use. Cutting blades should be lubricated at all
times.
Lubrication
The gearcase and angle drive should be checked for lubrica-
tion after each 10 to 20 hours of use. Grease fittings are in
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stalled into both components. Use #2 lithium-base bearing
lubricant. Lubrication of the cutting blades should be main-
tained at all times. Use a light oil (#10wt.).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
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When engine is running, attached tool and other parts are moving.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
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Contact with moving tool or other moving parts could cause serious personal injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
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Always turn off your Hedge trimmer before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.
Light Oil
(# 10wt.)
Tension Screw
Tension Screw
Lower Blade
Flat Washer
Upper Blade
Guide Bar
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Cross-sectional view of blades
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Lock nut
Lock nut
Cutting Blades
Grease Fitting
Grease Fitting
