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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
Warning:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials.
However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
SHARPENING THE CUTTING BLADE
1.
Start and stop your hedge trimmer until the cutter blade and the guard are slightly offset. This will allow clearance for
the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth.
2.
Remove the battery pack from your hedge trimmer.
3.
Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth. Remove as little material
as possible. Be sure to retain the original angle of each tooth when filing.
4.
Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise; restart it and stop it to expose the unsharpened edges of the blade teeth.
5.
Remove the battery pack and repeat the sharpening procedure above.
LUBRICATING THE BLADE
For best operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade with light weight machine oil before and
after each use.
1.
Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
2.
Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply some light weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade. If you
will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended period, it is advisable to stop, remove the battery, and oil the blade
during use.
NOTE:
Do not oil the blade while the hedge trimmer is running.
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
•
Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid the
sharp teeth of the blade.
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Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing.
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Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inaccessible to children.
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keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.
Warning:
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip,
heavy-duty, protective gloves. Do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any
position where they could get pinched or cut. nEVEr touch blades or service the unit with
battery pack installed.
