To preserve natural resources,
please recycle or dispose of
properly. THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS NICKEL-CADMIUM
BATTERY AND MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Local,
state, or federal laws may prohibit
disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash. Consult
your local waste authority for
information regarding available
recycling and/or disposal options,
or call 1-800-8 BATTERY.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
12
Fig. 17
WARNING:
Make sure bottom plate
is replaced before inserting the
battery, and starting the hedge
trimmer. Failure to do so will expose
internal parts, which could cause an
accident or electrical shock,
resulting in serious injury.
NOTE:
If binding occurs after replacing the
blade assembly, repeat the steps
under
To Remove Blade
and
To
Install Blade.
TO RECYCLE BATTERY
WARNING:
Upon removal, cover the
battery’s terminals with heavy duty
adhesive tape. Do not attempt to
destroy or disassemble battery or
remove any of its components.
Nickel-cadmium batteries must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
Also, never touch both terminals
with metal objects and/or body parts
as short circuit may result. Keep
away from children. Failure to
comply with these warnings could
result in fire and/or serious injury.
45
0
ANGLE
Ni Cd
Yoke
HEDGE TRIMMER LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated
with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant
for the life of the unit under normal operating
procedures. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
TO INSTALL BLADE
1. Align the cams (Fig. 15, Pg.11).
2. Place new blade on housing and align yokes
to drop into place. Rotate the blade so that it
drops past the lower cam (Fig. 17).
3. Install the four (4) blade screws and tighten
securely (Fig. 16, Pg.11).
4. Install the bottom plate (Fig.14, Pg.11) using
the 4 bottom plate screws. Tighten securely.
NOTE:
When properly aligned, the blade
assembly fits in recessed slot in motor
housing.
CAUTION:
Do not at any time let
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils,
etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. They contain chemicals that
can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
CLEANING THE UNIT
1. Turn the shears off, and remove the battery.
2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of
a vacuum cleaner brush to keep the air
vents free of obstructions.
3. Do not use any strong detergents on the
plastic housing or plastic components.
Those parts can be damaged by certain
household cleaners that contain aromatic
oils such as pine and lemon, and may also
cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any
moisture with a soft cloth.
5. Each blade has an oval yoke attached to its
end. Slide the blades into position so the
yokes align. Remove the blade from the
housing (Fig. 17).
