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2. The trigger has been designed so it is easy to hold in the ON position during
clipping.
The safety thumb switch may be released after the trigger switch
is ON
.
3. To turn tool OFF, merely release the trigger. The locking safety switch will snap
backward and prevent the trigger switch from being accidentally depressed.
TRIMMING TECHNIQUES
Maintain proper balance at all times. Keep hand away from blades. Wear eye
protection when using the unit. Hold the clipper firmly and turn ON.
•
The shear works best with dry grass, but it can be used safely in wet grass due to
the low voltage design.
•
A long sweeping cutting motion will get the greatest amount of clipping per
charge.
•
Feed blade into grass at a rate that allows it to keep up cutting speed. Feed
slower if blades slow down.
•
DO NOT force blade into the ground. It is designed for clipping grass, weeds, dry
flowers and new shrub growth. It is not designed for edging.
•
Watch out for foreign objects in the grass.
•
A fully charged grass shear should have a cutting time of about 40 minutes.
Cutting time may be diminished significantly by a using a dirty or un-lubricated
blade.
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 prevent 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 bot-
tom of blades.
DO NOT
overly oil. Turn the unit ON for a few seconds to work lubri-
cant between the blades.
OTHER LUBRICATION
– No periodic re-lubrication of the clipper’s bearings or
other moving parts is required.
CLEANING PLASTIC PARTS
– Use only warm water and mild soap to clean plas-
tic 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 GRASS SHEAR
- If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for dam-
age. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or if you see any other condition that may
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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 ad-
justments should be performed by our authorized service center using factory ap-
proved 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 sun-
light, heating pipes, furnaces, etc. Do not store where temperatures go below +40 F
or above +120 F.
CHARGING
– It is recommended that the Grass Shear is always stored while hav-
ing 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
compounds that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the appli-
ance on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Prior to storage and after each use
clean and oil blades as described in this manual.
ACCESSORIES
Extension Handle Kit is available.
Note:
Accessories are sold separately. Only use American Gardner approved
accessories with the Grass Shear. The use of non-approved accessories could be
hazardous and will void the warranty.
BATTERY RECYCLING
– To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dis-
pose of this product’s NICKEL-CADMIUM (NiCd) BATTERY properly. Local, state
and federal laws prohibit disposal of NiCd batteries in ordinary trash. American
Gardener is a participant in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
(RBRC) recycling program. We have paid a fee to allow for these batteries to be
properly disposed of via a RBRC collection site (various retailers are also RBRC
participants). Please call the RBRC toll free number of (800) 822-8837 or visit the
RBRC web site of
www.rbrc.com
to find a battery collection center near you.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
– You may order batteries directly from American Gar-
dener by calling (800) 637-2867.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
– Replacement blades are available, please call (800)
637-2867 or go to our web-site for more information:
www.american-gardener.com
