Blade Maintenance; Blade Replacement - sunjoe 24V-PRN1-CT Operator's Manual

4. When removing the entire stem, cut it back to the point
where it branched (Fig. 18).
Fig. 18
5. Cut branches one at a time (Fig. 19).
Fig. 19
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Maintenance
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WARNING!
Always switch the product off and remove
the battery before performing inspection, maintenance or
cleaning.
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WARNING!
Always take extra care when handling the
blades. Always wear protective gloves and keep hands away
from the trigger while sharpening or changing the cutting
blade.
• If the cordless pruner requires cleaning, do not use
solvents to clean it. Only use a moist cloth. Never let any
liquid get inside the tool; and never immerse any part of
the tool in liquid.
• Clean the blades if there is a build up of sap and debris.
Apply lubricant around the blade bolt and open and close
the blades about 10 times to work it in. Use steel wool to
rub the oil over the cutting surfaces. Spray the tool with
alcohol and wipe with a paper towel.
• Inspect the product before each use for worn and
damaged parts. Do not operate it if you find broken and
worn parts.

Blade Maintenance

Only sharpen the cutting blade; the counter blade should never
require sharpening.
1. To sharpen your pruner, file at a 15-degree angle along the
beveled edge of the cutting blade (Fig. 20).
NOTE: Be careful not to sharpen at too steep of an angle,
as this may damage the edge of the blade.
Fig. 20
File
2. Move the file only in one direction, with smooth strokes
from the base to the tip.
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CAUTION!
Do not over-sharpen. Be sure to test the
blade repeatedly throughout the sharpening process to prevent
over-sharpening.
3. Use the file to remove burrs on the opposite side of the
edge (unbeveled edge).

Blade Replacement

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WARNING!
Use only a recommended replacement
blade.
1. Remove the blade cover by unscrewing the two screws
that fix it in place (Fig. 21).
Fig. 21
2. To remove the cutting blade, use the included hex key to
remove the nut securing the blade (Fig. 22).
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Cutting blade
Counter blade
Screws
Blade cover