How To Use - Hitachi CH 10DL Handling Instructions Manual

Cordless shrub/grass shear
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HOW TO USE

WARNING
○ To prevent accidents, make sure there are no people in
the work area.
○ Keep your hands and all parts of the body away from the
blade to prevent contact that could lead to injury.
○ Use protective goggles during work to prevent injury from
twigs and wood chips.
○ Do not use to tool to cut wire, metal plates or other hard
objects. The tool could be damaged and cause injury.
1. Trimming hedges and garden trees [Shrab shear]
CAUTION
○ Use a pair of pruning shears to cut thick branches before
using the shrub shear.
Do not force the tool to prevent it from breaking.
○ Stop the tool immediately if the blade stalls against a too
heavy branch. Do not allow the motor to seize up as it
could damage the motor.
○ Use a sturdy ladder or step ladder when cutting tall
garden trees.
○ Use only for cutting shrub.
(1) Clear the area around the garden tree you want to prune
and set up a stable platform to work from.
(2) Place the blade in the blade case to prevent accidental
contact.
(3) Install the battery in the tool.
(4) Press the Lock Off button and pull back the switch to start
trimming.
NOTE
○ Lubricate (using sewing machine oil, mineral oil, etc.)
the blade before starting and then every hour. Use an
adequate amount of oil and wipe away excess oil.
○ During work (for example, when taking rests) do not
leave the tool in a place exposed to direct sunlight or high
temperature. This will prevent proper cooling and could
result in damage.
○ Do not use the tool for work that exceeds its capacity.
Such operation could cause the motor to lock up or slow
down and will damage it.
Trimming garden trees
○ Use a pair of pruning shears to remove 10 cm of branches
that are 8 mm or thicker so that they do not interfere with
trimming. (Fig. 20)
Fig. 20
○ Trees with luxuriant foliage should be trimmed starting
from the bottom and work up to achieve the desired
shape. (Fig. 21)
Fig. 21
Trimming hedges
○ Trim the top of hedges by moving the tool from right to left
(or left to right) and trim the sides by starting from below
and working up. (Fig. 22)
Fig. 22
NOTE
○ Do not use the tool for cutting the lawn or weeds. Grass
or weeds could stick to the blade.
○ Cut thick branches by gently pressing the blades against
the branch.
2. Trimming lawns [Grass shear]
CAUTION
○ Use only for cutting grass.
○ Stop the tool immediately should gravel or branches
enter the blade during trimming and remove the battery.
Do not allow the motor to seize up as it could damage the
motor. Use a pair of tongs to gently remove gravel from
the blade. To prevent injury, keep hands, fi ngers and
other body parts away from the blade.
(1) Remove gravel and branches from the lawn to be
trimmed.
(2) Place the blade in the blade cover to prevent accidental
contact.
(3) Install the adjuster when required to adjust trimming
height.
(4) Install the battery in the tool.
(5) Press the Lock Off button and pull the switch to start
trimming.
Place the tool on the lawn and slide the tool forward.
(Fig. 23)
Fig. 23
NOTE
○ Lubricate (using sewing machine oil, mineral oil, etc.)
the blade before starting and then every hour. Use an
adequate amount of oil and wipe away excess oil.
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