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• OPERATING TIPS
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To trim new growth, use a wide sweeping motion,
feeding the blade teeth through the hedge or twigs.
The most effective cutting is achieved with a slight
downward tilt of the blade.
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Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.
When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping
action, so that the stems are fed directly into the cut-
ting blade. Older growth will have thicker stems and
will be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement.
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Do not try to cut stems that are larger than 3/8 inch-
es (10 mm) thick. Use a non-powered hand saw or
pruning saw to trim large stems.
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If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge
level. Decide how high you want the hedge. Then,
stretch a piece of string along the hedge at this
height. Trim the hedge just above this guide line of
string. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slight-
ly narrower at the top. More of the hedge will be
exposed when shaped this way, and be more uniform.
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To trim the sides of hedges, hold the hedge trimmer
at the bottom and sweep upwards. (Fig. 3)
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BLADE LUBRICATION
1.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate
the hedge trimmer attachment blade before and after
each use. Before lubricating, be sure the power
source is turned OFF. Apply light machine oil along
the edge of the top blade strap (Fig. 4).
2.
Occasionally, you should oil your hedge trimmer
attachment during use. Before oiling, stop hedge trim-
mer, then oil. You then can resume trimming. Do not
oil while hedge trimmer attachment is running.
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OTHER MAINTENANCE
1.
The cutting blades are made from high quality,
hardened steel and with normal usage, they will not
require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit
a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you
may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to
remove this nick as long as it does not interfere with
the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, turn
the power source off and use a fine toothed file or
sharpening stone to remove the nick.
2.
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for
damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or
handles broken or if you see any other condition that
may affect the tr immer’s operation contact a
professional service center for repairs before putting
it back into use.
3.
Fer tilizers and other garden chemicals contain
agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of
metals. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to
fertilizers or chemicals.
4.
With the unit powered off, use only mild soap and a
damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
NOTE:
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustments should be per-
formed by an professional service center using identical
replacement parts.
DANGER:
If the blade jams on any electrical
cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE. It
can become ELECTRICALLY LIVE and
VERY DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the
safest manner possible, and turn off the
power source.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 3
WARNING:
Before lubricating, be sure your
unit is switched off and blades have come to a
complete stop.
Fig. 4
