Cleaning And Maintenance - Levita HT 500 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Shall the blades stall or become blocked by an object, immediately turn the hedge trimmer off and unplug it from
the outlet. Only then you can clean the tool.
Suitable periods for hedge trimming:
It is recommended to trim deciduous hedges in June and in October.
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It is recommended to trim conifer hedges in April and in August.
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Fast growing coniferous and other bushes shall be trimmed every 6 weeks, starting in May.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Disconnect the hedger trimmer from power prior to any maintenance activities.
Note: To ensure a long life and reliable use of the product, conduct the below stated maintenance tasks in
regular intervals.
Inspect the hedge trimmer visually on a regular basis, looking for defects such as disconnected, lose or
damaged blades, lose contacts or worn or damaged parts of the machine.
Make sure that no covers and protective devices are damaged and that they are correctly attached.
All needed repairs or maintenance shall be done prior to further use of the hedge trimmer.
Shall a defect occur despite the care dedicated to the hedge trimmer as a part of its production and inspections,
the repair shall be conducted exclusively by an authorized service company.
When handling or cleaning the blades, use protective gloves.
Clean the blades and apply the maintenance spray to them after each use (Fig. 5). Inspect the blades visually
and determine their condition.
Clean the outer parts of the trimmer using a soft brush and rag. Do not use water, solvents or abrasive agents.
Remove all dirt from the trimmer. Particularly, clean the motor ventilation openings.
Store the hedge trimmer in a dry and safe place, out of the reach of children. Do not place any other objects on
top of the hedge trimmer.
DEFECTS
The below stated table includes individual defect types and the manner of their repair. If you are not able to
locate the defect using this table, contact an authorized service company.
Warning: Prior to conducting any repair, disconnect the machine from power.
Defect
The hedge trimmer is
not working
The hedge trimmer does
not run continuously
The motor is running but
the blades are not
moving
Blades are excessively
heating up
Possible cause
There is no power, Defective
socket.
Fuse
Damaged electric cord, bad
internal contact
The ON/OFF switches are
defective
Internal defect
Dull blades
Notches on the blade
Excessive friction as a result
of insufficient lubrication
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Translation of the original instructions
Repair
Inspect the given power supply. Try a different
power outlet; replace the power outlet if
necessary.
Inspect the cable and, if needed, replace it
(contact an authorized service centre). Replace
the fuse.
Inspect the cable and, if necessary, replace it
(contact an authorized service centre).
Contact your supplier
Contact an authorized service centre.
Have the blades sharpened.
Inspect the blade edge.
Apply the maintenance spray.
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