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Adjusting Cutting Blades
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Warning: Do not touch the sharpened edges of the cutting blades .. The cutting blades are
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extremely sharp and dangerous at all times .. Always wear gloves to protect your hands and
fingers from injury ..
Before operating the Hedge Trimmer, it is necessary to check the adjustment of the cutting blades .. Blades that
are too loose may vibrate, and will not provide a clean, smooth cut.
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Caution: Blades that are too tight can cause overloading which may damage the equipment.
To adjust the cutting blades, refer to the illustration and locate the screws.
Loosen the lock nuts. Gently turn the tension screws in until snug, then turn the tension screws back out 1/3-
1/2 tum. While holding the screws in place, tighten the lock nuts. Liberally coat the cutting blades with light oil.
Start the engine and operate the Hedge Trimmer at full speed for at least one minute .. Stop the engine, and
when the blades are motionless, touch the blades with your hand. The blades may be warm, but if they are too
hot to touch, loosen the tension screws another 1/8 turn
Guide Bar
Lock nut
U per Blade
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Flat Washer
Lower Blade
Tension Screw
[Cross-sectional view of blades]
Lock nut
Screw
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