Maintenance - DeWalt DWOAS8HT Instruction Manual

• where highly flammable liquids or gases are present
• if unit is damaged, adjusted wrong, or not fully and
securely assembled
• if trigger does not turn unit on and off. Blades must stop
moving when you release trigger. Have faulty switch
replaced by an authorised service center.
• while in a hurry
• while in tree or on a ladder
• while on aerial booms, buckets or platforms
• during high wind or storming weather
Trimming Instructions (Fig. A, E–I)

DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES.

WARNING: To guard against injury, observe
the following:
• READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING. SAVE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or
fences before each use.
• KEEP HANDS ON HANDLES. DON'T OVERREACH.
• DO NOT USE UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

CAUTION: BLADE MAY COAST AFTER TURN OFF.
nOTE: Jamming the blade on large branches can
cause damage.
WORKing POsiTiOns (Fig. E, F) – Maintain proper footing
and balance and do not overreach. Wear safety goggles,
non‑skid footwear when trimming. Hold the unit firmly in
both hands and turn the unit on. Always hold the trimmer as
shown in Fig. E and Fig. F, with one hand on the powerhead
handle 17 and one hand on the auxiliary handle
hold the unit by the trimmer head
TRiMMing nEW gROWTh (Fig. g) – Using a wide,
sweeping motion, feeding the blade teeth through the twigs,
is most effective. A slight downward tilt of the blade in the
direction of motion gives the best cutting.
lEVEl hEDgEs (Fig. h) – To obtain exceptionally level
hedges a piece of string can be stretched along the length
of the hedge as a guide.
siDE TRiMMing hEDgEs (Fig. i) – Orient the trimmer as
shown and begin at the bottom and sweep up.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
18 . Never
2 or poles.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye
protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact D WALT call 1‑800‑4‑D
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visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
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Lubrication (Fig. A)
Blades
1. After use, carefully clean the blade
2. After cleaning, apply a light film of lubrication to the
exposed blade.
3. Turn the trimmer vertical with the blades toward the
ground and run the trimmer for a few seconds to fully
disperse the lubrication.
Maintaining Blade (Fig. J, K)
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence,
stones, glass, or other hard objects as shown in Fig. J you
may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this
nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of
the blade. If it does interfere, remove the battery and use a
fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If
you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the
blade is bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see
any other condition that may affect the trimmer's operation
contact your local D WALT authorised service centre for
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repairs before putting it back into use.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the
unit on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside the
unit; never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid. Prevent
the blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine
oil after cleaning.
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WALT recommended
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WALT (1‑800‑433‑9258) or
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1 with a resin solvent.
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