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Use a soft brush to remove debris from all
air intakes and the cutting blade.
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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
LUBRICATE BLADES
S
Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from
the power source.
S
Remove any debris on blades.
S
Clean all parts and check for damage. Have
damaged parts replaced. Be cautious of
sharp edges.
S
Apply a light machine oil along the edge of
the top and bottom straps.
NOTE:
Ensure handles remain clean and
dry.
STORAGE
WARNING:
Perform the following
steps after each use.
S
Stop the unit and disconnect the power
source when not in use.
S
Carry the unit with motor stopped.
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Store the unit so the blades cannot cause
injury.
S
Store unit and extension cord indoors in a
high, dry place out of the reach of children.
Store unit unplugged.
S
Store unit with all guards in place. Position
unit so that any sharp object cannot acci-
dentally cause injury.
TROUBLE
CAUSE
REMEDY
Unit fails to
operate
1. Contact your authorized service dealer.
2. Check Breaker Box.
3. Remove debris.
Cutting blades
stop under a
load or do not
move when
trigger switch
is pressed
1. Cut at a slower pace.
2. Clean debris from blades.
3. Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet.
4. Contact your authorized service dealer.
Poor cutting
quality
1. Ensure the product is being used
correctly.
2. Clean debris from blades.
3. Contact your authorized service dealer.
Excessive
vibration
1. Contact your authorized service dealer.
TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
1. Damaged blades.
1. Unit is being used
incorrectly.
2. Blades clogged with
debris.
3. Damaged blades.
1. Forcing blade into
material being cut.
2. Blades clogged with
debris.
3. Unit not plugged in.
4. None of the above
1. Electrical failure.
2. Thrown circuit breaker.
3. Debris stopping blade.
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before per-
forming all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be
operating.
