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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4. After each blade is sharpened, it is required to apply a
light machine oil or lithium based spray-on grease
(not included) to the blades.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Motor fails to start
when trigger switch
is depressed.
1. Battery is not secure.
2. Battery is not charged.
1. To secure the battery, make sure
the latch on the top of the battery
compartment snaps into place.
2. Charge the battery according to
the instructions included with your
model.
Motor runs, but
cutting blades do
not move.
1. Hedge trimmer damaged.
1. Do not use the hedge trimmer. Call
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258)
for technical service.
Hedge trimmer
smokes during
operation.
1. Hedge trimmer damaged.
1. Do not use the hedge trimmer. Call
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258)
for technical service.
Motor hums, blades
do not move.
1. Debris or other may be jamming
the blades
1. Remove battery, clear debris
blockage from blades.
If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or
just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.
