H
EDGE
C
LIPPER
O
PERATOR’S
M
ANUAL
15
SHARPENING BLADES
Tools required:
Flat file, Small Screwdriver.
Parts required:
Gear box gasket, Lithium Based Grease.
NOTE
Blade sharpening requires removal of blades from the unit. Step
by step instruction are included in the Service Manual that apply
to your model.
NOTE
Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
1. Use screwdriver to separate upper and lower cutters equal
distance apart.
2. File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade.
IMPORTANT
If a power grinder is used
DO NOT
allow blade to over heat.
3. Lubricate blades. See “Blade Lubrication Instructions”, page 14
this section.
Drive shaft assembly
NOTE
Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25-50 hours of
operation.
Tools required:
4 mm Hexagonal Wrench, 8 mm Open End
Wrench, Clean Rag, Small Brush.
Parts required:
Lithium Based Grease.
WARNING
Shaft Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
1. Loosen gear box locating bolt and clamping bolt. Remove the
gear box from the drive shaft housing.
2. Pull the drive shaft from the housing, wipe clean and recoat with
a thin coating (15 mL) of lithium based grease.
3. Slide the flexible shaft back into the drive housing being careful
not to get dirt on the flex shaft.
4. Install the gear box assembly.
Drive shaft
43º
6mm Radius
Locating bolt
Clamping bolt
