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Fig8,
MAINTENANCE
Make sure the engine has stopped and is cool before performing any service to the machine.
Contact with moving cutting head or hot muffler may result in a personal injury. Always wear
heavy-duty gloves when handling the blades.
Blades
Check blades for damage before using the hedge trimmer.
Clean any residue from the blades using a cleaning agent.
Lubricate the blades with spray oil before and after use.
SHARPENING
Always keep the file at an angle of 45° to the blade, and always file in the direction of the cutting
edge.
Note: files cut only in one direction; lift the file from the blade when returning to start a new pass.
Remove as little material as possible.
Do not try to sharpen a damaged blade: change it or take it to a service dealer.
SAFETY LOCK
The safety lock is to prevent the throttle lever from accidentally being engaged.
The throttle lever
2
Fig 8 can only be operated, if the safety lock
1
is held down.
Check if the safety lock and throttle lever returns to its original position and the engine returns to
idling when you release your hand from handle.
Any defects, contact your nearest service agent for repairs before using the machine.