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TRIMMING INSTRUCTIONS
3.
LEVEL HEDGES - To obtain exceptionally level hedges, a piece of string
CAUTION: Do not use the 22 inch trimmer for cutting stems greater than
can be stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
5/8'
and do not use the
24
inch trimmer for cutting stems greater than
3/4".
Use the trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and
buildings.
5.
SIDE-TRIMMING HEDGES - Begin at the bottom and sweep up.
4. TRIMMING NEW GRO\;IlrH - A
sweeping motion, feeding the
blade teeth through the twigs is most
A slight downward lilt of the
blade, in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent,
housing cracked, or handles broken or if you see any other condition that
may affect the trimmer's operation, contact your local Authorized Service
Center for repairs before putting it back into use.
CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, penetrating oils, etc" come in contact with plastiC parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Make sure the cord is detached from the unit, then use only mild soap and
a
damp cloth to clean the
1001.
Never let any liquid get inside the iool; never
Immerse any part of the tool into
a
liqUid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABiliTY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an authorized
service center or other
service organization, always using
identical replacement
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 it does not interfere with the
movement of the blade.
If
it does interfere, make sure the unit is detached from
the battery and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove the nick.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool on or adjacent to
or
chemicals.
LUBRICATE BLADES - Stop the unit and remove
the battery pack. Then remove any debris on blades.
Apply a light machine oil along the edge of the top
and bottom straps. Make sure handles remain clean
and dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible
Cause
Possible
Solution
- Unit does not run
Extension cord not connected to the plug
" Cord not connected to power source
- Lock off not fully operated
- Check extension cord is fully connected to tool
- Check extension cord is fully connected to a live receptacle
- Check that lock off is fully forward prior to moving trigger
- Slow running, noisy or hot blades
- Dry, corroded blades
- Blades or blade support bent
- Bent or damaged teeth
- Loose blade bolts
- Lubricate blades
Str"'nht~,n
blade or blade support
~t",inr,I""n
teeth
blade bolts
CALL US FIRST
!!
Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your hedge
trimmer at 1,800.313.5111 between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Standard
or send smalls to earthwise@reelin.com.
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