7. Remove the cutting blade
8. Install the new cutting blade.
nOTE: Ensure the cutting edge faces toward the fixed
cutting blade as shown in Fig. H.
9. Insert the cutting blade screw
blade and screw mount
10. Use the hex wrench to loosely tighten the cutting blade
screw
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.
11. Flip the product onto its other side and use the hex
wrench
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to fully tighten the fixed blade screw
shown in Fig. G.
12. Flip the product onto its other side and use the hex
wrench
10
to fully tighten the cutting blade screw
Blade Maintenance (Fig. I)
WARNING:
protection while removing, sharpening, and installing blade.
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 you drop
the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is
bent, housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any other
condition that may affect the tool's operation contact your
local authorized service center for repairs before putting it
back into use.
1. Remove the battery.
2. Remove blade from pruner. See instructions for
Removing and Installing Blade.
3. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful
not to cut yourself.
4. Secure blade
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in a vise
5. Carefully file the cutting edge
with a fine tooth file
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stone (not included), maintaining the angle of the
original cutting edge of the cutting blade.
6. Inspect the edge of the fixed blade and remove any burrs
with a fine tooth file.
7. Install sharpened cutting blade as described in the
Removing and Installing Blade section.
Blade Lubrication (Fig. A)
1. After use, remove the battery
2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposed blades.
Storage (Fig. A)
1. After use, remove the battery.
2. Keeping your hands away from the blade, and store in a
dry location, away from the reach of children.
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as shown in Fig. H.
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through the cutting
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into nut
13
.
Use gloves and proper eye
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as shown in Fig. I.
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of the cutting blade
(not included) or sharpening
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.
Cleaning
WARNING:
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
a liquid.
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Accessories
WARNING:
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.
those offered by D
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D
WALT recommended accessories should be used with
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this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact D
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website:www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
WARNING:
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement, when
applicable) should be performed by a D
service center or a D
Always use identical replacement parts.
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