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SERVICING THE FLEXIBLE SHAFT & ITS OUTER CASING
The flexible shaft is pre
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treated with Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant and the casing replaced prior to shipping.
Always inspect the condition of the shaft and its outer casing regularly. Also, inspect at least once a week that
the shaft is well attached under the hand guard at the machine end. If the shaft appears to have gaps between
the windings from the beginning to the end, the entire shaft will need to be replaced.
Lubricant can be added between the flexible shaft and its outer casing when the shaft is attached to the
machine. To add lubricant the shaft has to be disconnected from the shaft socket and removed from the reel.
Around 1
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1.5m (3
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5ft) of shaft should be removed from the outer casing, with the lubricant applied to the inside
of the casing. No more than
40ml/40g/1.4oz
will be required for the entire shaft. Too much lubricant can cause a
strain on the shaft.
After the lubricant has been poured, the free shaft end should be pushed through the outer
casing. The shaft will push the lubricant evenly inside the outer casing. Connect the shaft to the machine and ro-
tate on a low rotation speed so that the shaft will push excess lubricant to the outside. Use a mat to protect the
work area under the machine to prevent damage to floors.
Keeping the shaft well lubricated will prolong its lifespan and decrease the friction caused by the shaft while it
turns round. Lower friction will decrease the burden caused to the motor.
If preferred, the shaft can be taken out of its outer casing for lubrication.
Appropriate oil to use:
Picote Flexible Shaft Lubricant (available from your reseller)
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MAINTENANCE
FLEXIBLE SHAFT EXTENSION
Flexible extension shafts
are NOT available
for the Battery Mini Cleaner or Battery Mini CC.
Do not
extend the shaft with extensions in any situations.
