MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
REPLACING BLADES
WARNING:
Blades are sharp. When handling blades, do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades or service unit with battery pack installed.
Dull blades cut poorly and put extra strain on the motor. Replace the blades if they become dull from heavy use. A new set of blades at the beginning of each season will speed cutting and extend the life of your grass shear.
•Remove battery pack from grass shear.
•Place grass shear upside down on a workbench and remove the four (4) blade screws. See Figure 6.
•Remove the old blades from unit. See Figure 6.
•Clean any grass from the bottom of the case. Rotate the large gear to line up the gear post with the slot in the blade.
•Install the new blades on the unit.
•Reinstall the four (4) blade screws and tighten to secure the blades in place.
BLADE SCREWS
BLADES
BLADE
SLOT
GEAR POST
Fig. 6
NOTE: If binding occurs after replacing the blade assembly, repeat the steps under Replacing the Blade section.
BLADE MAINTENANCE - GRASS SHEAR
WARNING:
Battery units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, always remove the battery and take extra precautions and care when performing mainte- nance, service or for changing the cutting blades.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the unit.
BLADE CARE
For longest life and easiest trimming, the blades should be cleaned if sap and debris have built up, or if you live in an area where the soil is sandy. Cleaning unusually heavy deposits requires removal of the blades. Periodically inspect the blades for damage and wear.
•Remove the battery pack.
•Place grass shear upside down on a workbench and remove the four (4) blade screws. See Figure 6.
•Remove the blades from unit. See Figure 6.
•Scrub each blade using a small, stiff bristle brush and mild soap. Rinse the blades using tap water, then dry them using a clean cloth.
•Clean any grass from the bottom of the case. Rotate the large gear to line up the post with the slot in the blade.
•Using a clean cloth, apply a thin coat of household oil to the inside contacting surfaces of the blades. Do not over oil the blades.
•Reinstall the blades on the unit.
•Reinstall the four (4) blade screws and tighten to secure the blades in place.
•Always use the manufacturer's specified replace- ment blades.
•Do not sharpen blades. If blades become dull, have them replaced.
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