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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE cont.
WARNING:
Your hedge trimmer should NEVER be connected to the
power source when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, oiling
blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the trimmer will prevent
accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury,
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WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious
personal injury.
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WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off
and disconnect the trimmer from the power outlet
BEFORE installing parts, cleaning the trimmer or
making any adjustments.
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CAUTION:
ALWAYS make sure you support the weight of the hedge
trimmer by setting it down on a flat, dry surface when you are clamping the
blade assembly in a vise.
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LUBRICATING THE BLADE (Fig. 10)
For efficient operation and longer blade life, always clean and lubricate the hedge trimmer
blade before and after each use. Before lubricating, be sure the unit is turned OFF and
unplugged from the power supply. Apply a premium light machine oil along the edge of
the top strap (see Fig. 10).
WARNING:
To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the trimmer
from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts, cleaning the trimmer or making
any adjustments.
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CAUTION:
Some spray-on lubricants contain solvents and will cause
some types of grease to break down. To prevent damage to the unit, only use
a quality machine oil.
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Periodic maintenance allows for long life and trouble-free operation. A cleaning and
maintenance schedule should be maintained. As a common preventive maintenance
practice, follow these recommended steps:
1. When work has been completed, always clean and oil the cutting blades, and clean
the tool to allow smooth functioning of the tool over time. Also keep the air vents free
of obstructions.
2. Clean the tool with a small brush. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
3. Keep the motor air openings free from oil, grease, leaves, stems or woodchips,
and store tool in a dry place.
SHARPENING AND REMOVING NICKS FROM THE BLADES (Fig. 9)
3. Clamp the blade support cutting bar assembly in a vise
and make sure you support the weight of the motor housing
and rear handle on a flat surface. File the exposed cutting
surface of the damaged blade tooth with an 8-inch fine
round file, having a 1/4 or 7/32-inch diameter. Be sure to
retain the
tooth’s original angle when filing to sharpen or
to remove nicks.
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require re-sharpening.
However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stone or brick wall
or some other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade.
There is no need to remove the nick as long as it does not
interfere with the movement of the blade’s dual action.
To remove nicks or sharpen the blades, follow these
recommended steps:
1. Allow the hedge trimmer to come to a stop with the upper
cutting blades and lower blades positioned as shown
in Fig. 9. This will allow clearance for the file between
the upper cutting teeth and the lower teeth.
2. Disconnect the trimmer from the power supply.
4. Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise, connect to power, restart trimmer to expose
any other part of the cutting blade you need to file, stop trimmer, and disconnect trimmer
from the power supply.
5. Repeat the above process of filing and moving the blade teeth until you have removed the
nick and sharpened the tooth.
SHARPENING AND REMOVING NICKS FROM THE BLADES cont. (Fig. 9)
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
Oil along edge of Blade Support Bar
Lower
Cutting
Blade
Upper
Cutting
Blade
Blade
Support
Cutting
Bar