Lubricating The Blade
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after
each use.
Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
Lay the hedge trimmer on a fl at surface. Apply 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 oil the
blade during use.
NOTE
: Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
Reconnect to the power source and resume use.
Cleaning The Pole Hedge Trimmer
Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.
Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer, using a damp cloth with a mild
detergent.
NOTE
: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be
damaged by certain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
Storing The Pole Hedge Trimmer
Clean all foreign material from the product.
Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
17
PROBLEM
Bar and chain running
hot and smoking.
Motor runs, but chain is
not rotating.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Check chain tension for
overtightened condition
Bar lube reservoir
empty.
Chain tension too tight.
Check guide bar
and chain assembly.
Check guide bar and
chain for damage.
REMEDY
Tension chain. Refer to
Chain Tension
earlier
in this manual. Check
bar lube reservoir.
Retention chain. Refer
to
Chain Tension
earlier in this manual.
Refer to
Replacing the
Bar and Chain
earlier
in this manual.
Inspect guide bar and
chain
