GreenWorks G40HT Manual Del Operario página 6

2. Release the rotating button until it locks into position.
4.4 OPERATION TIPS
• Do not push the machine through heavy shrubbery. This
can cause the blade blockage. If the blades blocks,
1. stop the machine.
2. remove the battery pack.
3. remove the blockage.
• Do not try to cut too large stems or twigs.
• Wear the gloves when you cut.
• Cut the new growth with a wide sweeping action so that
the stems are put directly into the blade.
• You can use a string to adjust the height of the hedge.
1. Stretch a piece of string along the hedge at this
height.
2. Cut the hedge immediately above this string.
3. Cut the side of a hedge until it will be narrower at the
top. More of the hedge will come into view in that
way.
5 MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based materials
touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the
plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before
maintenance.
5.1 CLEAN THE MACHINE
WARNING
Keep the machine and the motor free of leaves, branches or
excessive oil to prevent fire risks.
• Use a moist cloth with a mild detergent to clean the
machine.
• Clean all moisture with a soft dry cloth.
• Use a small brush to clean the air vents.
5.2 LUBRICATE THE BLADE
To increase the efficiency and life of the blades, lubricate
them carefully after each work session:
• Put the machine on a flat and smooth surface.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the blades and a brush to remove
more dirt.
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• Use a light layer of oil to lubricate the blades along the
top edge of the blade.
We recommend to use the non-pollutant type oil.
6 STORE THE MACHINE
Clean the machine before storage.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Let the motor cool.
3. Check that there are no loose or damaged components. If
it is necessary, replace the damaged components, tighten
screws and bolts, or speak to a person of an approved
service center.
4. Store the machine in a cool and dry location.
7 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The motor does
not start when you
pull the trigger.
The machine
smokes during op-
eration.
The motor is on,
blades do not
move.
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NOTE
NOTE
Possible cause Solution
Make sure that
The battery pack is
you tighlty install
not installed tight-
the battery pack in
ly.
the machine.
The battery pack is Charge the battery
out of power. pack.
1. Immediately
stop the ma-
chine.
The machine has
2. Remove the
damage.
battery pack.
3. Speak to serv-
ice center.
Do not use the ma-
The machine has
chine and speak to
damage.
service center.
Remove battery
The blades are pack then clear
blocked. blockage from the
blades.
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