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Trimming around stone walls and curbs
When trimming around curbs, move the blade
sideways along the curb. (Fig. 23)
This makes it possible to trim without leaving
untrimmed edges.
3.
Continuous operating time
Approx. 30 minutes (depending on the work
conditions)
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
○
Be sure to turn the tool off and remove the battery from the tool before making
inspections or carrying out maintenance.
○
Do not disassemble to blade. Failure to heed this warning may result in injury.
○
Use gloves, or cloth to protect your hands when handling the blade. Failure to heed
this warning may result in injury.
1.
Sharpening the blade (Fig. 24)
Move an iron fi le in the direction of
the arrow for a rough sharpening
then use an oil stone to give the
blade a good fi nish.
(1)
Use a fi ne iron fi le or one of
intermediate coarseness.
(2)
Coat the oil stone with machine oil
(bicycle oil or the like).
(3)
Use a whetstone to gently remove any
burrs from the back of the blade edge.
When to sharpen the blade
While this will vary the type of trees that are trimmed and how often it is used, it is a good
idea to sharpen the blade about once a year to maintain a sharp edge.
NOTE
Do not use water for cleaning the blade to prevent rust or other damage.
2.
Lubricating the blade
During trimming, sap adhering to the blade edge will increase load and wear down the
battery more rapidly. Use machine oil (or bicycle oil or the like) to lubricate the blade and
wipe the blade with a cloth. To prevent the blade from rusting, be sure to lubricate the blade
after use and when it will not be used for an extended period of time before placing it in the
blade case.
3.
Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that they are properly tightened. Should
any of the screws be loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could result in
serious hazard.
Surface to
be ground
44
Fig. 23
Blade
Surface to
be ground
Fig. 24
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