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Maintenance
Continued safe and dependable operation requires routine maintenance.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Service Item
Service Operation
Frequency
Housing
Clean built-up dirt.
After each use
Blade
Lubricate
After each use
Blade
Replace
When worn or damaged
Battery
Replace
When it will not charge
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Use of non-Toro replacement parts could cause
product damage.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Using a damaged product could cause serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
When servicing use only original Toro
replacement parts.
•
Never use “will-fit” replacement parts.
Cleaning the Trimmer
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Plastic parts can be damaged by many cleaning
solvents and other fluids.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Damaged parts can cause trimmer to operate
improperly which could lead to serious
personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc., contact the plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage plastics.
Blade Lubrication
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.
1. Ensure that the trimmer is off and the lock–off switch
is not pressed.
2. Apply light machine oil along the edge of the blade
(Fig. 14).
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Figure 14
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 conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
Blade Replacement
Replace the blade when it is worn or damaged.
1. Remove the two screws securing the battery cover and
remove the cover (Fig. 15).
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