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EnGLISH (Original Instructions)
GEAR BOX
COVER
SCREWS
GEAR BOX
COVER
BLADE
SCREWS
BUSHING
GEAR
MAInTEnAnCE
REPLACInG BLADES
See Figure 7.
Periodically inspect the blades for damage and wear. Always
use the manufacturer’s specified replacement blades.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Place the hedge trimmer upside down on a workbench
and remove the gear box cover screws.
Remove the gear box cover and set aside.
Remove the blade screws.
Remove the old blade.
Install the new blade and reinstall blade screws to secure.
Install the gear box cover and reinstall gear box cover
screws to secure.
LUBRICATInG THE BLADE
See Figure 8.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the
hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light
weight machine lubricant along the edge of the top blade.
If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended
period, it is advisable to lubricate the blade during use.
note:
Do not lubricate while the hedge trimmer is running.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
Reconnect the spark plug wire and resume use.
CLEAnInG THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
Slide the sheath over the blade.
Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer,
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
note:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic lubricants such as pine and lemon, and by
solvents such as kerosene.
CLEAnInG THE AIR FILTER SCREEn
See Figures 9 - 10.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen
clean.
Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch
with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.
Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.
Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the
bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base;
push the cover up until it latches securely in place.
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 8
AiR filtER
covER
lAtch
PUll covER
to oPEn
