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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
CUTTER CARE
WARNING
Battery-powered devices do not have to be plugged in, as result they are always in a powered state, however. In order to prevent serious injuries, the
battery has to be removed before any maintenance or before changing the cutter.
WARNING
Remove the battery before all cleaning, maintenance, setting and repair work.
CUTTER MAINTENANCE
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Lubricate the cutter after each use.
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Inspect the cutter regularly for damage.
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Only use original spare parts.
LUBRICATE THE CUTTER
See figure 7
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Remove the battery.
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Lubricate the cutter after each use, this helps it to last longer. Place the device a flat base. Use special, environmentally friendly oil and apply a little oil at each point as shown.
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You should occasionally lubricate the cutter, also more frequently if used for longer periods. To do this, remove the battery and carry out the procedure before replacing the
battery.
LUBRICATE THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Your device is fitted with maintenance-free bearings, for this reason no maintenance is necessary here.
WARNING
Never try to modify, convert the device of fit third-party accessories or the wrong spare parts. These procedures can lead to injuries, damage and
can void the guarantee.
WARNING
To prevent injuries and damage, regularly check your device for damage and that the screws are tight.
CLEANING YOUR DEVICE
WARNING
Remove the battery before all cleaning, maintenance, setting and repair work.
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Remove the battery.
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Clean your device with a damp cloth or a gentle cleaning agent such as soapy water.
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Never bring plastic parts into contact with liquids such as petrol-based products, oil, aromatised oils, brake fluid, fuels and diluents. These can attack plastic materials or destroy
them.
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Moisture can lead to electric shocks. Carefully dry the device with a dry cloth before use.
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Use a small brush or a small vacuum cleaner with brush to remove dust from the small ventilation slots on the battery and on the motor housing.
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Keep the ventilation slots clean.
SAFEKEEPING
See figure 8
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Clean your tool thoroughly before storage.
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Store it in a well-ventilated, dry location out of the reach of children. Keep the device away from corrosive chemicals and salt.
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Always install the blade cover.
See figure 8
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Store the battery at room temperature. Lower or higher temperatures may reduce the life. Store the battery dry and at a temperature below 27°C.
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Never store discharged batteries. You must let an excessively warm battery cool before charging.
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The battery's charge declines during storage. The higher the temperature, the faster the discharge. Recharge the batteries monthly is stored for a longer period. This increases
the life and maintains performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTION
Motor does not start when the switch
and the microswitch are pressed.
Battery is not locked in.
To lock in the battery, ensure that the
latches on the top of the battery are
locked.
Battery is not charged.
Charge battery according to the
instructions supplied with your
model.
Motor runs, but cutter does not
move.
Hedge trimmer is faulty.
Do not use hedge trimmer and call
the technical customer service.
Hedge trimmer smokes during use.
Hedge trimmer is faulty.
Do not use hedge trimmer and call
the technical customer service.
Motor buzzes, but cutter does not
move.
Dirt or something else is blocking the
cutter.
Remove the battery and remove the
blocking objects from the cutters.
