Homelite UT44160 General Maintenance, Lubricating The Blade, Cleaning The Hedge Trimmer, Page

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during product operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,

disconnect­ the plug from power source and wait for all moving parts to stop. Failure to follow these instruc- tions can result in serious personal injury or property ­damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

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.

WARNING:

Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. 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 the power supply connected.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE

See Figure 9.

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

Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.

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

If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended period, it is advisable to oil the blade during use.

NOTE: Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.

Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.

Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.

Reconnect to the power source and resume use.

CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

Stop the motor and disconnect from power supply.

 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.

STORing the trimmer

Clean all foreign material from the product.

Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.

Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Fig. 9

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