Changing Blades; Maintenance / Cleaning / Storage - Scotts LSS10272PS Owner's Manual

Recommended cutting/trimming times:
Cut hedges with deciduous leaves in June
and October.
Cut evergreen hedges in April and August.
Cut conifer and other fast growing shrubs
approximately every six weeks from May
through October.

CHANGING BLADES

CAUTION: Blades can cause injury. Wear gloves
when changing blades.
CAUTION: Do not press the safety lock button of
the shear during blade changes.
Removing the blades:
1. Press the blade release button (A) and slide the
blade downward to remove as shown. (Fig.9)
MAINTENANCE:
CAUTION: Blades can cause injury. Do not press
the safety lock of the shear during maintenance
work.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service, regularly
carry out the following maintenance:
 Check for obvious defects such as a damaged
or loose blade, housing, or components.
 If the tool should stop working properly, repair
should be carried out by a qualified individual,
using identical replacement parts.
CAUTION: Never clean the trimming shears in
water (especially running water), as there is a risk
of personal injury and damage to the shears.
To obtain good cutting results, always make sure
the blades are sharp, and clean them from time to
time with a soft dry cloth.
For easier operation and longer blade life, use light
machine oil to lubricate the trimming and grass
shear blades before and after each use.
Check the condition of the cutting edges of the
blades, and always immediately remove notches
and burrs caused by stones, etc.
There are no parts inside the equipment which
require additional maintenance.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 9
A

MAINTENANCE / CLEANING / STORAGE

Model LSS10272PS
2. Once you have removed the blade you will be able
to see the toothed wheels of the gear unit
(Fig. 10). Make sure that no dirt gets into the gear
unit when you change the blade.
To assemble, proceed in the reverse order.
Adjusting the handle angles:
To push inside the
rotating angle button
then rotate the
machine handle. (Fig.
11)
There are 3 positions
（-30 ° to +30 °）
engraved on housing.
After you choose the position that you want, then
release the rotating angle button.
CLEANING / STORAGE
 Clean the exterior of the tool thoroughly
using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water,
solvents, or polishes.
 Remove all debris from the tool.
 After use, cover the blades with the guards
provided.
 Charge the battery 3 to 5 hours before storing.
 If the tool is to be stored for an extended period
of time or during winter storage, charge the
battery at least once every there months to
protect it from damage.
 Store the tool in a dry secure place out of reach
of children.
 Do not place any other objects on top of the
tool.
 This tool must not be stored in temperatures
over 40°C (104°F) or under direct exposure to
sunlight.
 Do not store the tool in places with static
electricity.
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Fig. 10
Gear
Fig. 11