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MAINTENANCE
TRANSPORTINg AND STORINg
Always place the scabbard on the blade before storing
or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid
the sharp teeth of the blade.
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store
the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inacces-
sible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such
as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
LUBRICATINg ThE BLADE
See Figure 7.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge
trimmer blade before and after each use.
Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight
machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended period,
it is advisable to oil the blade during use.
NOTE: Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
Stop the hedge trimmer.
Remove the battery pack.
Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.
ShARPENINg ThE BLADE
See Figure 8.
Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop
in the position shown. This will allow clearance for the file
between the cutter teeth and the guard teeth.
Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed
cutting surface of each blade tooth with an 8 in. smooth
round file, 1/4 in. or 7/32 in. in diameter. Be sure to retain
the original angle of the tooth when filing.
Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise, replace the
battery pack, and restart the hedge trimmer. Allow the
blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop so that
the unsharpened edges of the cutter blade teeth are
exposed.
Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer and repeat the
sharpening procedure as described above.
CLEANINg ThE hEDgE TRIMMER
Slide the scabbard over the blade.
Remove the battery pack.
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 oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents
such as kerosene.
Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture
with a soft dry cloth.
Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum
cleaner brush to clear dust or debris from the air vents
on the motor housing.
STORINg ThE hEDgE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store
the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Always place the scabbard on the cutting blades before
storing.
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