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Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing chip
receiver.
NOTE:
• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
• Always be sure to remove the blade cover before
installing the chip receicer.
• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This can
be installed on either side of the tool.
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Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this
time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact
branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.
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At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
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To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both sides
so that the hooks are unlocked.
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CAUTION:
• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot be
installed on the tool with the chip receiver being
installed. Before carrying or storing, uninstall the
chip receiver and then install the blade cover to
avoid blade exposure.
NOTE:
• Check the chip receiver for secure installment
before use.
• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
excessive force with its hooks locked in the blade
unit grooves. Using the excessive force may
damage it.
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspection
or maintenance.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or
soap-dipped rag.
CAUTION:
• Do not use gasoline, thinner, benzine or heating oil
etc..
Blade maintenance
Smear the blade before and once per hour during
operation using machine oil or similars.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
• Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do so
may cause rust or damage on the tool.
1. Press the hooks
on both sides
2. Unlock the
hooks
1. Hooks
2. Fit the hooks
into groove
3. Grooves
1. Nut
2. Branch catcher
1. Press
2. Chip receiver
3. Nut
4. Shear blade