Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Briggs & Stratton 1696895 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Periodically check the hedge trimmer for misalignment,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the hedge trimmer operation. If
damaged, have the unit repaired before use.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.
All maintenance, repair and inspection work should be
performed by an authorized service center.
Maintenance Chart
Refer to the following table for routine maintenance.
Requirements Actions
Visual inspection
Cutting
Inspect and
System
check assembly
Lubricate with oil
Check
All accessible
fasteners
Retighten
Apply grease to the gear box as necessary(Recommended
every 10 hours of operation).

Troubleshooting

The following chart lists problems, causes and corrective
actions if your hedge trimmer does not operate properly.
If these do not correct the problem, contact an authorized
service center.
Problem
Motor runs but
blades remain
stationary
Cutting tool too hot
Excessive vibration
Blade stops under
load
After
Before
start
finish
• •
•
• •
•
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Possible Cause
Too much friction.
Dull cutting blades.
Blades out of alignment.
Too much friction.
Loose fasteners.
Blades out of alignment.
Every
10
hours
•
Correction
Apply lubricant to the blades.
Contact an authorized service center.
Contact and authorized service center.
Apply lubricant to the blades.
Tighten fasteners.
Contact an authorized service center.
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