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ELECTRIC POLE TRIMMER
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For more information, visit www.desatech.com
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect Pole
Trimmer from power supply before
cleaning or servicing. Severe in-
jury or death could occur from fire,
electrical shock, or body contact
with moving cutter blades.
WARNING: When cleaning
Pole Trimmer:
• Do not submerse Pole Trimmer
in any liquids
• Do not use products that con-
tain Ammonia, Chlorine, or
abrasives
• Do not use chlorinated cleaning
solvents, Carbon Tetrachloride,
Kerosene, or Gasoline.
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap
and water mixture to wipe Pole Trimmer
pole, housing, and cutter blades clean. Do
not spray or pour water directly onto Pole
Trimmer.
Once the Pole Trimmer is cleaned, apply
a light coat of oil to the cutter blades to
prevent rust and provide lubrication (motor
oil is preferred).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Note: For additional help, visit our
technical service web site at
www.de-
satech.com.
WARNING: Unplug Pole Trimmer from power source before servicing.
Severe injury or death could occur from fire, electrical shock, or body
contact with moving blades.
OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor does not run when you squeeze trig-
ger lever
1. Trigger lock button not pressed to release
trigger lever
2. Extension cord connection is loose
3. Household circuit breaker is tripped or
open line fuse
4. Bad motor brushes
5. Open wiring on Pole Trimmer
1. Push lock button forward and squeeze
trigger lever (see Starting the Pole Trim-
mer, page 5)
2. Check cord connections
3. Check circuit breaker or line fuse
4. Call for Technical Service
5. Call for Technical Service
Motor runs, but cutting blades do not move Pole Trimmer damaged. Do not use Pole
Trimmer
Call for Technical Service
Pole Trimmer smokes during operation Pole Trimmer damaged. Do not use Pole
Trimmer
Call for Technical Service