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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A HOMELITE CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER Your new cordless hedge trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation ..........................2 - 5 Safety Symbols ..............................6 Features ................................7 Operation ............................... 8 - 11 Maintenance and Repair ..........................12 - 15 Troubleshooting..............................16 Product Specifications ............................16 Warranty ................................17 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not use electric or battery operated units in rain READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS or damp weather. BEFORE OPERATING WHILE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the • Do not use trimmer without front handle in place. controls and proper use of the unit.
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A guard or other part that is damaged warranty. should be properly repaired or replaced by a BATTERY SAFETY Homelite Authorized Service Center unless indi- • Battery operated units do not have to be plugged cated elsewhere in this manual.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • For best results, your battery unit should be • To reduce risk of damage to charger body and charged in a location where the temperature is cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when more than 50°F (10°C) but less than 100°F (38°C).
SAFETY SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
1 to 1-1/2 hours is required to recharge a comes on. Return battery pack and charger to completely discharged battery pack. your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center • The battery pack will become slightly warm to the for checking or replacing. Also, if you are remov- touch while charging.
Improper assem- stances, return both the battery pack and charger to bly of battery pack can cause damage to internal your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center for components. electrical check. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR...
OPERATION • If blades do become jammed, stop the motor, allow HOLDING THE HEDGE TRIMMER the blades to stop and remove the battery pack before attempting to remove the obstruction. WARNING: • If desired, you can use a string to help cut your hedge level.
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OPERATION WARNING: DANGER When servicing use only identical Homelite replace- If blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO ment parts. Use of any other parts can create a NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME hazard or cause product damage.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REPLACING BLADES BLADE SCREWS BAR PLATE WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling blade assembly, RETAINING do not place your hand or fingers between blades or RING in any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades or service unit with battery WASHER pack installed.
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTALLING THE BLADE WARNING: See Figures 8 and 9. To prevent serious personal injury, remove the • Align the cams. battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing • Place new blade on housing and align yokes to material from the unit.
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Therefore, no further lubrication is required. CAUTION: Any repairs requiring disassembly should only be performed by a Homelite Authorized Service Center. For the repair center nearest you, call 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672). Page 14...
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DISPOSAL OF THE EXHAUSTED • Remove the battery pack BATTERY PACK • Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. To preserve natural resources, • Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic please recycle or dispose of prop- housing or the handle.
Battery pack is not charged. Charge battery pack. If the above solutions don't solve the problem, take the unit to your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center for service or repair. Do not return the unit to the retailer. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ZR31840 HEDGE TRIMMER SPECIFICATIONS Motor ..............................
HOMELITE Product without assuming any obligation to purchase: modify any product previously manufactured. • One year for all other Homelite Products, if the Product is ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO used for personal, family, or household use;...
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Now that you have purchased your unit, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) for your nearest Homelite Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.homelite.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.