Operation; Maintenance - Dolmar HT-345 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

CAUTION:
• Be careful not to accidentally contact a metal
fence or other hard objects while trimming. The
blade will break and may cause serious injury.
• Overreaching with a hedge trimmer, particularly
from a ladder, is extremely dangerous. Do not
work from anything wobbly or infirm.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to cut branches thicker
than 10 mm in diameter with the tool. Cut branches
to 10 cm lower than the cutting height using branch
cutters before using the tool.
► Fig.9: (1) Cutting height (2) 10 cm
CAUTION:
• Do not cut off dead trees or similar hard objects.
Failure to do so may damage the tool.
Hold the trimmer with both hands pull the switch trigger
A or B and move it in front of your body.
► Fig.10
As a basic operation, tilt the blades towards the trim-
ming direction and move it calmly and slowly at the
speed rate of 3 - 4 seconds per meter.
► Fig.11: 1. Trimming direction 2. Tilt the blades
3. Hedge surface to be trimmed
To cut a hedge top evenly, it helps to tie a string at the
desired hedge height and to trim along it, using it as a
reference line.
► Fig.12
Attaching the chip receiver (accessory) on the tool when
trimming the hedge straight can avoid cut off leaves'
being thrown away.
► Fig.13
To cut a hedge side evenly, it helps to cut from the
bottom upwards.
► Fig.14
Trim boxwood or rhododendron from the base toward
the top for a nice appearance and good job.
► Fig.15
Installing or removing chip receiver
(accessory)
CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before installing or removing chip
receiver.
NOTE:
• When replacing the chip receiver, always wear
gloves so that hands and face does not directly
contact the blade. Failure to do so may cause
personal injury.
• Always be sure to remove the blade cover
before installing the chip receiver.
• The chip receiver receives cut-off leaves and
alleviates collecting thrown-away leaves. This
can be installed on either side of the tool.
► Fig.16: 1. Press 2. Chip receiver 3. Nut 4. Shear blade
Press the chip receiver on the shear blades so that its
slits overlap with the nuts on the shear blades. At this
time, make sure that the chip receiver does not contact
branch catcher at the top of the shear blades.
► Fig.17: 1. Nut 2. Branch catcher
At this time, the chip receiver needs to be installed so
that its hooks fit into grooves in the shear blade unit.
► Fig.18: 1. Hooks 2. Fit the hooks into groove 3. Grooves
To remove the chip receiver, press its lever on both
sides so that the hooks are unlocked.
► Fig.19: 1. Press the levers on both sides 2. Unlock the hooks
CAUTION:
• The blade cover (standard equipment) cannot
be installed on the tool with the chip receiver
being installed. Before carrying or storing, unin-
stall the chip receiver and then install the blade
cover to avoid blade exposure.
NOTE:
• Check the chip receiver for secure installment
before use.
• Never try to uninstall the chip receiver by an
excessive force with its hooks locked in the
blade unit grooves. Using the excessive force
may damage it.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION:
• Always be sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged before attempting to perform inspec-
tion or maintenance.
Cleaning the tool
Clean out the tool by wiping off dust with a dry or soap-dipped rag.
CAUTION:
• Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol
or the like. Discoloration, deformation or cracks
may result.
Blade maintenance
Smear the blade before and once per hour during oper-
ation using machine oil or similars.
After operation, remove dust from both sides of the
blade with wired brush, wipe off it with a rag and then
apply enough low-viscosity oil, such as machine oil etc.
and spray-type lubricating oil.
CAUTION:
• Do not wash the blades in water. Failure to do
so may cause rust or damage on the tool.
NOTICE:
If the parts other than the shear blades
such as the crank are worn out, ask Makita/
Dolmar Authorized Service Centers for parts
replacement or repairs.
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