Lubricate Blades

SUse a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes and the cutting blade.

SWipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

SStop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power source.

SRemove any debris on blades.

SClean all parts and check for damage. Have damaged parts replaced. Be cautious of

sharp edges.

SApply a light machine oil along the edge of

the top and bottom straps.

NOTE: Ensure handles remain clean and dry.

STORAGE

WARNING: Perform the following steps after each use.

S Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when not in use.

SCarry the unit with motor stopped.

SStore the unit so the blades cannot cause injury.

SStore unit and extension cord indoors in a high, dry place out of the reach of children.

Store unit unplugged.

SStore unit with all guards in place. Position unit so that any sharp object cannot acci- dentally cause injury.

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

WARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect from the power source before per- forming all of the recommended remedies below except remedies that require unit to be operating.

TROUBLE	CAUSE		REMEDY
Unit fails to	1. Electrical failure.		1. Contact your authorized service dealer.
operate	2. Thrown circuit breaker.		2. Check Breaker Box.
	3. Debris stopping blade.		3. Remove debris.
Cutting blades	1.	Forcing blade into	1.	Cut at a slower pace.
stop under a		material being cut.	2.	Clean debris from blades.
load or do not	2.	Blades clogged with	2.	Clean debris from blades.
move when		debris.	3.	Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet.
trigger switch	3.	Unit not plugged in.	3.	Plug unit into a 120 volt outlet.
is pressed	4.	None of the above	4.	Contact your authorized service dealer.

Poor cutting	1.	Unit is being used	1. Ensure the product is being used
quality		incorrectly.		correctly.
	2.	Blades clogged with	2. Clean debris from blades.
		debris.
	3.	Damaged blades.	3. Contact your authorized service dealer.
Excessive	1.	Damaged blades.	1. Contact your authorized service dealer.
vibration

545117507, HT1700, HT2400 specifications

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