Maintenance - DeWalt DCHT820 Instruction Manual

Fig. F
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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.
Fig. G
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.
Fig. H
siDE TRiMMing hEDgEs (Fig. i)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.
Fig. I

DANGER:
KEEP HANDS AWAY
FROM BLADES.

WARNING:
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:
TURN OFF.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING:
servicing, cleaning or removing material from the
hedge trimmer.
Your D WALT tool has been designed to operate over a long
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period of time with minimum maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends on proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

WARNING:
maintenance, switch off tool and remove battery.
Lubrication
1. After use, carefully clean the blades with a resin solvent.
2. After cleaning, apply a light film of lubrication to the
exposed blade.
3. Insert the battery and turn the trimmer vertical with the
blades toward the ground and run the trimmer for a few
seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
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, you may put a nick in
the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as
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To guard against injury,
BLADE MAY COAST AFTER
Remove battery pack before
Before performing any
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