Maintenance And Cleaning; Hedge Trimmer - Oregon HT250 Original Instruction Manual

OREGON® Cordless Tool System
HEDGE TRIMMER MODEL HT250

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

HEDGE TRIMMER

WARNING: INSPECT THE HEDGE
TRIMMER. REGULAR INSPECTION
IS THE FIRST STEP TO PROPER
MAINTENANCE. FOLLOW THE
GUIDELINES BELOW TO MAXIMIZE
SAFETY AND SATISFACTION. HAVE
ANY DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY
WORN PARTS REPLACED
IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY
AND REPLACE DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
PERSONAL INJURY.
WARNING: REMOVE THE BATTERY
PACK FROM THE HEDGE TRIMMER
BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING,
OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. A
BATTERY OPERATED TOOL WITH THE
BATTERY PACK INSERTED IS ALWAYS
ON AND CAN START ACCIDENTALLY.
CAUTION: WHEN CLEANING THE
HEDGE TRIMMER, DO NOT IMMERSE
IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
CLEAN THE HEDGE TRIMMER
• Wipe dust, leaves, and clippings from
the hedge trimmer
• Clear the air vents to ensure proper
airflow and prevent overheating
• Wipe the power head with a clean cloth
moistened with mild soap and water
• Never use harsh cleaners or solvents
INSPECT THE CUTTING BLADES
Make sure that cutting blades are sharp,
have no nicks or blunt edges, and do
not hang up or catch when running the
hedge trimmer Periodically file away
nicks and burrs on the blades to ensure
they move freely Sharp and free-moving
cutting blades cut more easily than dull
or sticky ones
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
BLADE CARE
When cutting hedges with heavy sap or
in dusty environments, buildup of sap
and dirt can occasionally cause blades
to stick To prevent this blade stick
condition, clean the blades with a light
coating of liquid silicon lubricant only on
the lubrication area of the cutting blades
(Fig 19) and run the blades briefly to
evenly distribute the lubricant
IMPORTANT: DO NOT ALLOW
LUBRICANT TO DRIP INSIDE THE
BODY OF THE HEDGE TRIMMER.
NEVER USE GREASE SOLVENTS OR
AEROSOL WATER DISPLACEMENT
PRODUCTS. DO NOT OVER
LUBRICATE.
FIG. 19
LUBRICATION AREA
INSPECT THE TIP GUARD
If a tip guard is installed, check to make
sure it is not bent or broken A bent tip
guard can prevent free movement of the
cutting blades If the tip guard is bent or
broken, have it replaced at an approved
service location
INSTALL THE BLADE COVER
Slip the blade cover over the cutting
blades to keep them clean, and to
prevent them snagging or cutting people
or objects
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