Bushranger HT231 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 10

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING BLADES
DO NOT TOUCH THE SHARPENED EDGES OF THE CUTTING BLADES. THE CUTTING BLADES ARE
EXTREMELY SHARP AND DANGEROUS AT ALL TIMES. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES TO HELP
PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND FINGERS FROM INJURY.
Before operating the Hedge Trimmer it is necessary to check the adjustment of the cutting blades. Blades
that are too loose may vibrate, and will not provide a clean, smooth cut.
BLADES THAT ARE TOO TIGHT CAN CAUSE OVERLOADING WHICH MAY DAMAGE THE
EQUIPMENT.
To adjust the cutting blades, refer to the illustration and locate the
screws.
Loosen the nuts. Gently turn the screws in until snug, then turn the
screws back out one- fourth to a half. While holding the screws in
place, tighten the nuts. Liberally coat the cutting blades with light oil.
Start the engine and operate the Hedge Trimmer at full speed for at
least one minute. Stop the engine, and when the blades are
motionless, touch the blades with your hand.
The blades should be warm, but if they are too hot to touch, loosen the
screws another 1/2 turn.
ROTATIONAL REAR HANDLE
Rear handle is adjustable to five different positions by pulling the lock lever and turn the rear handle. Pull
the lock lever directly in line with the handle (following the arrow in fig), then turn the rear handle. It is
extremely important that the handle is completely located and correctly locked in the selected position.
Do not adjust the rear handle to any other position than specified five positions (Throttle lever
does not work when the rear handle is unlocked).
Stop the engine before change the rear handle position.
Make sure the rear handle is locked before start the engine.
During operation, hold the rear handle with upright regardless the blade direction.
Select the proper handle position to be always sure of a safe and secure operating position.
WARNING
CAUTION
LOCK LEVER
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NUT
GUIDE BAR
UPPER BLADE
WASHER
LOWER BLADE
SCREW
NUTS
SCREWS