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OPERATION (Cont.)
MAINTENANCE
Tips for Using Your Electric Hedge Trimmer
•
Attention! Reverse blade. Before all maintenance and cleaning work, pull out
the power plug. Do not touch moving blades.
• Clean the hedge shears with a dry towel, particularly the ventilation slits, after
each use or using a brush in the case of heavy soiling. Spray the blades with oil
after each use.
• Under no circumstances spray the hedge shears o
ff with water.
• Store the hedge shears in the blade scabbard provided. Store the hedge shears
in a dry location out of the reach of children.
• When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can
create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, disconnect the plug
from the power source and wait for all moving parts to stop. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
Lubricating the blade
(Fig. 6)
For easier operation and longer blade life,
lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before
and after each use.
1. Stop the motor and disconnect from the
power suppl
y
.
surface.
Apply light weight machine
oil along the edge of the top blade.
If you will be using the hedge trimmer
for an extended period, it is advisable
to oil the blade during use.
NOTE: Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
Sharpening the blade
The blade must be re-sharpened if cutting performance and behaviour begin to
deteriorate (i.e. if blades frequently snag on branches).
1. Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply
and clamp the blade in a vice.
3. Remove the blade from the vice, and restart it and stop it so that unshaped edges
of the blade teeth are exposed.
4. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply and repeat the sharpening
procedure if necessar
y
.
Fig. 6
