Adjusting The Angle Of The Blades - Maruyama EH230DSL Manuel Du Propriétaire/Utilisateur

• If the cutting blades becomes jammed, stop the
engine immediately.
• Make certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
• Never use a Hedge Trimmer that has chipped,
cracked or broken Blades.

Adjusting the angle of the blades

CAUTION
• Do not touch the sharpened edges of
the cutting blades. The cutting blades
are extremely sharp and dangerous at
all times. Always wear gloves to help
protect your hands and fingers from
injury.
• Do not hold any part other than the
handle when adjusting the angle of the
blades.
• Stop the engine when adjusting the
angle of the blades.
NOTE: Never use the unit if the blade angle is
not 48 degrees upwards to 84 degrees
downward.
1. First stop the engine. Next attach the blade cover.
2. Turn the clamp knob counter clock wise until the
clamp knob stops. Angle adjustments are not
possible without completely loosening the clamp
knob.
3. Always hold the handle when adjusting the
blades. The blades adjust from a 48 degree
upward angle to an 84 degree downward angle.
Never push the lock lever when adjusting the
angle of the blades.
Lock Lever
(Push downward)
Tighten
Handle
Gearcase
Blade Cover
Down to 84°
Clamp Knob
Loosen
Engage racks evenly
Up to 48°
Engaged Not
Engaged
4. After you have adjusted the angle of the blades
tighten the clamp knob firmly and fix the
gearcase in place. When tightening the clamp
knob, make sure both racks engage.
Folding procedure
1. First stop the engine. Next attach the blade cover.
2. Turn the clamp knob counter clockwise until the
clamp knob stops. Folding the unit is not possible
without the clamp knob completely loosened.
3. Hold the handle securely, and then fold the blades
approximately 180 degrees while pushing the
lock pin downward. Do not touch the lock lever
except when folding the blades.
4. After folding the unit, tighten the clamp knob
firmly and fix the gearcase. When tightening the
clamp knob make sure that both racks are
engaged.
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