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SHARPENING BLADE
Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop in the position. This will allow clearance for
the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth.
Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer. Clamp blade assembly in a vice and file the exposed
cutting surface of each blade tooth with an 203 mm(8 inch) smooth round file, 6.4 mm (1/4 inch) or
5.6mm (7/32 inch) diameter. Be sure to retain the original angle of tooth when filing.
Remove the hedge trimmer from the vice, replace battery pack and restart the hedge trimmer. Allow
the lades 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.
HEDGE TRIMMER LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high-grade lubricant for the
life of the unit under normal operating procedures. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this unit or create or mount any accessory not specifically
recommended in this manual for use with this hedge trimmer. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING
Examine hedge trimmer frequently to assure all parts are unbroken and securely
attached. Make sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened to prevent the
risk of serious personal injury.
CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING
To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack before servicing,
cleaning, or removing material from the unit.
Remove the battery pack. Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. 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 clean the air vents on the battery pack housing
and motor housing. Keep the air vents free of obstructions.