Craftsman CMEHTS824, Instruction Manual

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English
Fig. K
Fig. L
Fig. M
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up
can cause injury.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out
of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a
week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always
wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when
performing this procedure.
WARNING:
Never use solvents or other
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Blade Maintenance (Fig. M)
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence
(Fig. M), stones, glass, or other hard objects, you may put
a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick
as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the
blade. If it does interfere, disconnect the power source and
use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the
nick. If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage.
If the blade is bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if
you see any other condition that may affect the trimmer’s
operation contact your local authorized service center for
repairs before putting it back into use.
Power Saw (Fig. L)
For branches too large for the blade 1 to cut, use the
Power Saw 8 . Position the Power Saw as close to the
bottom of the branch as possible. Place the Power Saw shoe
against the branch. Turn the hedge trimmer on as described
above, allowing the tool to work at its own pace until the
branch is fully cut.
Side Trimming Hedges (Fig. K)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
Blade Lubrication (Fig. N)
1. After use, disconnect the power source.
2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposed blades.
3. Connect the power source and turn the trimmer vertical
with the blades toward the ground and run the trimmer
for a few seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
4. Keeping your hands away from the blade, slide the
sheath 10 over the blade until it snaps into place as
shown in Figure N.
Fig. N
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