Ryobi RY24600 Sharpening The Blade, Cleaning The Hedge Trimmer, Storing The Hedge Trimmer

MAINTENANCE

SHARPENING THE BLADE

See Figure 9.

Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop in the position shown. This will allow clearance for the file between the cutter teeth and the guard teeth.

Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.

Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with an 8 in. smooth round file, 1/4 in. or 7/32 in. in diameter. Be sure to retain the original angle of the tooth when filing.

Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise, replace the battery pack, and restart the hedge trimmer. Allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop so that the unsharpened edges on the other side of the cutter blade teeth are exposed.

Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer and repeat the sharpening procedure as described above.

CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

Remove the battery pack.

Slide the blade cover over the blade.

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.

Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth.

Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum cleaner brush to clear dust or debris from the air vents on the motor housing.

STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

See Figure 10.

Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Always place the blade cover on the cutting blades before storing.

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