Oregon HT255 instruction manual Maintenance and Cleaning, Hedge Trimmer

OREGON® CORDLESS TOOL SYSTEM
	MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT255

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

HEDGE TRIMMER

WARNING: INSPECT THE HEDGE TRIMMER. REGULAR INSPECTION IS THE FIRST STEP TO PROPER MAINTENANCE. FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY AND SATISFACTION. HAVE ANY DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN PARTS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING: REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE HEDGE TRIMMER BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING, OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. A BATTERY OPERATED TOOL WITH THE BATTERY PACK INSERTED IS ALWAYS ON AND CAN START ACCIDENTALLY.

CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER, DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.

CLEAN THE HEDGE TRIMMER

•Wipe dust, leaves, and clippings from the hedge trimmer.

•Clear the air vents to ensure proper airflow and prevent overheating.

•Wipe the power head with a clean cloth moistened with mild soap and water.

•Never use harsh cleaners or solvents.

INSPECT THE CUTTING BLADES

Make sure that cutting blades are sharp, have no nicks or blunt edges, and do not hang up or catch when running the hedge trimmer. Periodically file away nicks and burrs on the blades to ensure they move freely. Sharp and free-moving cutting blades cut more easily than dull or sticky ones.

BLADE CARE

When cutting hedges with heavy sap or in dusty environments, buildup of sap and dirt can occasionally cause blades to stick. To prevent this blade stick condition, clean the blades with a light coating of liquid silicon lubricant only on the lubrication area of the cutting blades (Fig. 19) and run the blades briefly to evenly distribute the lubricant.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW LUBRICANT TO DRIP INSIDE THE BODY OF THE HEDGE TRIMMER. NEVER USE GREASE SOLVENTS OR AEROSOL WATER DISPLACEMENT PRODUCTS. DO NOT OVER

LUBRICATE.

FIG. 19

LUBRICATION AREA

INSPECT THE TIP GUARD

If a tip guard is installed, check to make sure it is not bent or broken. A bent tip guard can prevent free movement of the cutting blades. If the tip guard is bent or broken, have it replaced at an approved service location.

INSTALL THE BLADE COVER

Slip the blade cover over the cutting blades to keep them clean, and to prevent them snagging or cutting people or objects.

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