12 Cleaning
WARNING
Have maintenance and repair tasks that are
not described in this operating manual, car-
ried out by a specialist workshop. Use only
original spare parts.
There is a risk of accident! Always perform
maintenance and cleaning work with the bat-
tery removed. There is a danger of injury! Let
the product cool down before all mainte-
nance and cleaning tasks. Elements of the
engine are hot. There is a danger of injury
and burning!
The product can start unexpectedly and cause injuries.
–
Remove the battery.
–
Allow the product to cool down.
–
Remove the tool attachment.
WARNING
Danger of injury when handling the saw
chain or the blade!
–
Wear cut-resistant gloves.
1. Wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill.
2. We recommend that you clean the product directly af-
ter every use.
3. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasp-
ing surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
4. If necessary, clean the handles with a damp cloth*
washed in soapy water.
5. Never immerse the product in water or other liquids
for cleaning.
6. Do not splash the product with water.
7. Keep protective devices, air vents and the motor
housing as free of dust and dirt as possible. Rub the
product clean with a clean cloth* or blow it off with
compressed air* at low pressure. We recommend that
you clean the product directly after every use.
8. Ventilation openings must always be free.
9. Do not use any cleaning products or solvents; they
could attack the plastic parts of the product. Make
sure that no water can penetrate the product interior.
12.1
Hedge trimmer
1. Clean the cutter bar with an oily cloth after each use.
2. Oil the cutter bar after each use with the oil can or a
spray.
12.2
Pole-mounted pruner
1. Use a brush* or hand brush* to clean the saw chain
and no liquids.
2. Clean the groove of the chainsaw guide bar using a
brush or compressed air.
3. Clean the chain sprocket.
13 Maintenance
WARNING
Have maintenance and repair tasks that are
not described in this operating manual, car-
ried out by a specialist workshop. Use only
original spare parts.
There is a risk of accident! Always perform
maintenance and cleaning work with the bat-
tery removed. There is a danger of injury! Let
the product cool down before all mainte-
nance and cleaning tasks. Elements of the
engine are hot. There is a danger of injury
and burning!
The product can start unexpectedly and cause injuries.
–
Remove the battery.
–
Allow the product to cool down.
–
Remove the tool attachment.
• Check the product for obvious defects such as loose,
worn or damaged parts before each use.
• Check the covers and protective devices for damage
and correct seating. Replace them if necessary.
• Regular, careful servicing is required to guarantee the
safety level and performance of the product.
• Position the Product on a straight, level surface.
• Do not splash the product with water.
• For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts.
• Any work not described in this operating manual must
be performed by an authorised specialist workshop
only.
Notes:
Maintain the product carefully. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the product's operation. Have
damaged parts repaired before using the product.
13.1
Hedge trimmer
1. Check that the screws in the cutter bar are tight.
2. You can smooth out slight nicks on the cutting teeth
yourself. To do this, draw an oil stone along the cut-
ting edges. Only sharp cutting teeth provide a good
cutting performance.
3. Blunt, bent or damaged cutter bars must be replaced.
13.2
Pole-mounted pruner
WARNING
Danger of injury when handling the saw
chain or the blade!
–
Wear cut-resistant gloves.
13.2.1
1. Turn the screw (18) for the chain tensioning system
anti-clockwise to slacken the chain tension and re-
move the chain cover (21).
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Checking the chainsaw guide bar (16)
(Fig. 2, 3)
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