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Continuous operating time

Approx. 35 minutes (depending on the work conditions)

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

WARNING

￿Be sure to turn the tool off and remove the battery from the tool before making inspections or carrying out maintenance.

￿Do not disassemble to blade. Failure to heed this warning may result in injury.

￿Use gloves, or cloth to protect your hands when handling the blade. Failure to heed this warning may result in injury.

1.Sharpening the blade (Fig. 15)

Move an iron file in the direction of the arrow for a rough sharpening then use an oil stone to give the

blade a good finish.

(1)Use a fine iron file or one of intermediate coarseness.

(2)Coat the oil stone with machine oil (bicycle oil or the like).

(3)Use a whetstone to gently remove any burrs from the back of the blade edge.

When to sharpen the blade

While this will vary the type of trees that are trimmed and how often it is used, it is a good idea to sharpen the blade about once a year to maintain a sharp edge.

NOTE

Do not use water for cleaning the blade to prevent rust or other damage.

2.Lubricating the blade

During trimming, sap adhering to the blade edge will increase load and wear down the battery more rapidly. Use machine oil (or bicycle oil or the like) to lubricate the blade and wipe the blade with a cloth. To prevent the blade from rusting, be sure to lubricate the blade after use and when it will not be used for an extended period of time before placing it in the blade case.

3.Inspecting the mounting screws

Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in serious hazard.

4.Maintenance of the motor

The motor unit winding is the very “heart” of the power tool.

Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.

5.Cleaning on the outside

When the hedge trimmer is stained, wipe with a soft dry cloth or a cloth moistened with soapy water. Do not use chloric solvents, gasoline or paint thinner, for they melt plastics.

6.Storage

Store the hedge trimmer in a place in which the

temperature is less than 40°C and out of reach of children.

NOTE

Make sure that the battery is fully charged when stored for a long period (3 months or more). The battery with smaller capacity may not be able to be charged when used, if stored for a long period.

7.Service parts list

CAUTION

Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance.

In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed.

MODIFICATIONS

Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved and modified to incorporate the latest technological advancements.

Accordingly, some parts may be changed without prior notice.

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