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CAUTION:
If the blades become JAMMED or stalled on a branch, stick, or foreign object,
release the trigger immediately. Failure to stop the unit when the blades are jammed will
cause excessive battery drainage and shorten motor life (overheating). After the blades have
completely stopped moving, carefully remove the obstruction.
MAINTENANCE
BLADE CLEANING
– After you have finished trimming, you may find that dirt and
vegetation have accumulated on the blades. Wash the blades in water after each use to pre-
vent build-up. Hold the unit, tilting it forward, to ensure that NO water gets into the unit or
the blade gearbox. Only the blade tips should be held under running water or in a pan of
water. Turn tool “ON” to help dislodge any deposits.
BLADE LUBRICATION
– After cleaning the blades, wipe with a cloth and allow them to
dry. Then, with a rag, apply a thin film of lightweight oil to the top and bottom of blades.
DO NOT
overly oil. Turn the unit ON for a few seconds to work lubricant between the
blades.
OTHER LUBRICATION
– No periodic re-lubrication of the clipper’s bearings or other
moving parts are required.
CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS
– Use only warm water and mild soap to clean plastic
parts. Many household cleaners contain chemicals, which could damage the plastic. Never
use gasoline, turpentine, paint thinner or similar fluids.
BLADE NICKS AND BURRS
– If you accidentally hit a wire, fence, stone, or other hard
object, you may put a nick on the blade. There is no need to remove this nick or burr as long
as it does not interfere with the movement of the blades. If it does interfere, use
ONLY
an
oilstone to remove it.
DO NOT
file or grind the blade as it will alter the steel temper and
reduce useful life.
DROPPING THE Clip&Shear™
- If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for damage. If
the blade is bent, housing cracked, or if you see any other condition that may affect the safe
operation, contact our customer service at 800-637-2867 for instructions on getting the unit
repaired.
IMPORTANT
:
To assure product
SAFETY
and
RELIABILITY
, repairs and adjust-
ments should be performed by our authorized service center using factory approved parts.
STORAGE
TEMPERATURE
– Temperature extremes limit the useful life of the battery. The best
storage place is one that is cool and dry. Store the tool away from direct sunlight, heating
pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store where temperatures go below +40 F or above +120 F.
CHARGING
– It is recommended that the Clip&Shear™ is always stored in its charging
rack with the charger plugged in. The unit’s charger is designed to provide a trickle charge
that will properly maintain and not harm the battery. If you wish to store the unit in the off-
season not using its charger, you should charge the unit for 20 hours before storage. .
PREVENTING CORROSION
– Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain com-
pounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the appliance on or adja-
cent to fertilizers or chemicals. Prior to storage and before or after each use, clean and oil
blades as described in this manual.
