How To Use - Hitachi CH 36DL Mode D'emploi

When using a back pack power supply (BL36200),
please check the battery level on the battery level
display of the back pack power supply.
For details, please see the BL36200 instruction manual.

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.
Trimming hedges and garden trees
CAUTION
Use a pair of pruning shears to cut thick branches
before using the hedge trimmer.
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) Pull the trigger of the main handle while holding the
sub handle 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 20 cm of
branches that are 15 mm or thicker so that they do
not interfere with trimming. (Fig. 9)
Trees with luxuriant foliage should be trimmed
starting from the bottom and work up to achieve the
desired shape. (Fig. 10)
Fig. 9
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. 11)
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.
Continuous operating time
Approx. 35 minutes (depending on the work conditions)
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
Be sure to turn the tool off and remove the battery
from the tool before making inspections or carrying
out maintenance.
Do not disassemble to blade. Failure to heed this
warning may result in injury.
Use gloves, or cloth to protect your hands when
handling the blade. Failure to heed this warning may
result in injury.
1. Sharpening the blade (Fig. 8)
Move an iron file in the direction of the arrow for a
rough sharpening then use an oil stone to give the
blade a good finish.
(1) Use a fine iron file or one of intermediate coarseness.
(2) Coat the oil stone with machine oil (bicycle oil or the
like).
(3) Use a whetstone to gently remove any burrs from
the back of the blade edge.
When to sharpen the blade
While this will vary the type of trees that are trimmed
and how often it is used, it is a good idea to sharpen
the blade about once a year to maintain a sharp
edge.
NOTE
Do not use water for cleaning the blade to prevent
rust or other damage.
English
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
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