Battery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling

MAINTENANCE

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

WARNING:

Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

Always place the scabbard on the blade before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade.

Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inacces- sible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE

See Figure 7.

WARNING:

Always allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop and remove the battery pack before lubricating. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury.

For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade before and after each use.

Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.

Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.

NOTE: If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended time, it is advisable to oil the blade periodically.

Stop the hedge trimmer.

Remove the battery pack.

Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.

Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.

SHARPENING THE BLADE

See Figure 8.

Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop in the position shown. This will allow clearance for the file between the cutter teeth and the guard teeth.

Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.

Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with an 8 in. smooth round file, 1/4 in. or 7/32 in. in diameter. Be sure to retain the original angle of the tooth when filing.

Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise, replace the battery pack, and restart the hedge trimmer. Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop so that the unsharpened edges on the other side of the cutter blade teeth are exposed.

Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer and repeat the sharpening procedure as described above.

CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

Remove the battery pack.

Slide the scabbard over the blade.

Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer, using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.

NOTE: 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 clear dust or debris from the air vents on the motor housing.

STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

See Figure 9.

Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Always place the scabbard on the cutting blades before storing.

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