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TROUBLESHOOTING
OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT255
AD 0213 F/N 558936
TROUBLESHOOTING
Use this table to see possible solutions for possible problems with the hedge
trimmer. If these suggestions do not solve the problem, see “Service and support
information”.
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS
Motor does
not run or runs
intermittently
Battery discharged Recharge. See “Charging the battery pack”.
Front handle switch
or trigger lock-out not
activated
Grip the front handle switch and pull back on the
trigger lock-out before squeezing the throttle
trigger. See “Starting the hedge trimmer”.
Battery pack not fully
inserted
Press the battery pack into the battery port until it
clicks into place.
Battery contacts dirty
Remove the battery pack, remove debris from the
battery port, and then clean the contacts with a
clean, dry cloth.
Battery pack cold
Allow the battery pack to warm to the minimum
operating temperature of 0°C (32°F).
Motor runs, but
cutting blades do
not move
Object preventing
cutting blade
movement
See “Correcting blade bind”.
Hedge trimmer
does not cut
properly
Resin buildup
preventing cutting
blade movement
See “Blade care”.
Cutting blades are dull Have the cutting blades professionally sharpened.
Battery pack does
not charge
Battery pack over/
under temperature
protection is activated
This may occur when the hedge trimmer is
run continuously or exposed to high ambient
temperatures. Allow the battery pack to reach the
acceptable temperature range before charging.
See “Charging the battery pack”.
Dirty or damaged
contacts on battery
pack or charger
Inspect the contacts on both the battery pack and
the charger. Clean as described in “Maintenance
and cleaning”, then reinsert into the charger and
make sure it is fully seated.
Battery pack is at the
end of its life
All batteries have a limited life. If the battery pack
is more than two years old or has been recharged
frequently, it may be time to replace it. Replace
only with the battery pack specified for this hedge
trimmer.
Charger faulty
Have the function checked at an approved service
location.