Cleaning The Hedge Trimmer; Storing The Hedge Trimmer - Ryobi RY40603 Manuel D'utilisation

 Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed
cutting surface of each blade tooth with an 8 in. smooth
round file, 1/4 in. or 7/32 in. in diameter. Be sure to retain
the original angle of the tooth when filing.
 Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise, replace the
battery pack, and restart the hedge trimmer. Allow the
blades of the hedge trimmer to come to a stop so that
the unsharpened edges on the other side of the cutter
blade teeth are exposed.
 Remove battery pack from hedge trimmer and repeat the
sharpening procedure as described above.

CLEANING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

 Remove the battery pack.
 Slide the blade cover over the blade.
 Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer,
using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
This product has a Five-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
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MAINTENANCE
For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment
to ensure your complete satisfaction.
or call (toll free) 1-800-860-4050.
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NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents
such as kerosene.
 Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture
with a soft dry cloth.
 Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum
cleaner brush to clear dust or debris from the air vents
on the motor housing.

STORING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

See Figure 12.
 Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store
the hedge trimmer in a dry, well-ventilated place that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
 Always place the blade cover on the cutting blades before
storing.
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