Maintenance And Cleaning; Trimmer/Edger - Oregon ST275 Original Instruction Manual

OREGON® Cordless Tool System
TRIMMER/EDGER MODEL ST275

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

TRIMMER/EDGER

WARNING: FAILURE TO IDENTIFY
AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY. INSPECT THE
TRIMMER/EDGER REGULARLY.
REGULAR INSPECTION IS THE FIRST
STEP TO PROPER MAINTENANCE.
FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES
BELOW TO MAXIMISE SAFETY
AND SATISFACTION. HAVE ANY
DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN
PARTS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: A BATTERY OPERATED
TOOL WITH THE BATTERY PACK
INSERTED IS ALWAYS ON AND CAN
START ACCIDENTALLY. REMOVE THE
BATTERY PACK FROM THE TRIMMER/
EDGER BEFORE INSPECTING,
CLEANING, OR PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE.
CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE
TRIMMER/EDGER, DO NOT IMMERSE
IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
INSPECT THE TRIMMER HEAD
• Make sure the trimmer head is free of
cracks or other damage If it is damaged,
replace it Serious personal injury can
result if a damaged trimmer head breaks
during use
• Check that the trimmer head rotates
freely and that the trimmer line
advances If the trimmer head fails to
rotate freely, see "Correcting grass bind"
• If the trimmer line gets stuck or
is tangled, rewind the spool See
"Replacing trimmer line"
• Inspect the grass wrap protector to
make sure it is not cracked, broken, or
loose If it is damaged, replace it
AB 0214 - F/N 564571
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANINg
INSPECT THE HANDLES
WARNING: SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT IF A DAMAGED
HANDLE BREAKS DURING USE. make
sure that both the Front anD rear
hanDles are clean, Dry, anD are Free oF
cracks or other Damage.
INSPECT BATTERY PORT
Make sure the battery port is clean, dry,
and free of debris Debris in the battery
port can prevent a good electrical
connection between the battery pack
and the trimmer/edger
CLEAN THE TRIMMER/EDGER
• wipe dust, leaves, and clippings from
the trimmer/edger
• Clear the air vents to ensure proper
airflow and prevent overheating
• Remove grass or weeds wound around
the shaft and trimmer head
• wipe the trimmer motor housing with
a clean cloth moistened with mild soap
and water
• Never use harsh cleaners or solvents
IMPORTANT: KEEP THE VENTS CLEAR
AND REMOVE DEBRIS WRAPPED
AROUND THE TRIMMER HEAD TO
HELP PREVENT OVERHEATING.
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