Finishing Operation; Transport; Storage; Care And Service - Kärcher PHG 18-45 Battery Originalbetriebsanleitung

Finishing operation

1. Remove the battery pack from the device (see
Chapter Removing the battery pack).
2. Clean the device (see Chapter Cleaning the de-
vice).

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery pack from the device before stor-
age.
Store the hedge trimmer only with the blade guard fitted.
1. Remove the battery pack, see Chapter Removing
the battery pack.
2. Mount the blade guard.
Illustration G
3. If necessary. remove the extension insert.
Illustration M
a Turn the upper rotating sleeve to the left.
b Remove the extension insert from the upper
shaft.
c Turn the lower rotating sleeve to the left.
d Remove the extension insert from the lower
shaft.

Storage

ATTENTION
Damp environment
Corrosion
Only store the device indoors.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery pack from the device before trans-
port.
Store the hedge trimmer only with the blade guard fitted.
Clean the device before storing (see Chapter Cleaning
the device).
1. Remove the battery pack, see Chapter Removing
the battery pack.
2. Mount the blade guard.
Illustration G
3. If necessary. remove the extension insert.
Illustration M
a Turn the upper rotating sleeve to the left.
b Remove the extension insert from the upper
shaft.
c Turn the lower rotating sleeve to the left.
d Remove the extension insert from the lower
shaft.
4. Store the device in a dry, well ventilated location.
Keep away from corrosive substances such as gar-
den chemicals and defrosting salt.
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Care and service

CAUTION
Uncontrolled startup
Incision injuries
Remove the battery from the device before all work on
the device.
CAUTION
Risk of injury from sharp blades
Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when work-
ing on the device.
Cleaning the device
ATTENTION
Incorrect cleaning
Damage to the device
Clean the device with a damp cloth.
Do not use solvent-based cleaning agents.
Do not immerse the device in water.
Do not clean the device with a hose or high-pressure
water jet.
Illustration N
1. Allow the device to cool down.
2. Remove plant residue and dirt from the blade and
motor casing with a brush.
3. Clean the ventilation slits on the device with a brush.
Checking the blade screw connection
CAUTION
Loose screw connections
Incision injuries through uncontrolled blade movements
Check the screw connection of the blade regularly to en-
sure it is firmly fastened.
Illustration O
1. Check that all screws/nuts are tight.
2. Tighten any loose screws/nuts.
Oiling the blade sections
In order to maintain the blade quality, the blade sections
should be oiled after each use.
Note
Using thin machine oil or spray oil will yield very good
results.
Illustration P
1. Place the device on a flat surface.
2. Apply oil to the top of the blade sections.
Sharpening the blade sections
Note
Remove as little material as possible during sharpening
and maintain the original angle of the blade tooth in the
process.
CAUTION
Sharp blade
Incision injuries
Wear suitable protective gloves when sharpening the
blade sections.
1. Clamp the blade in a vice.
2. Sharpen the exposed side of the blade teeth with a
file.
3. Carefully push the blade further by hand so that the
unsharpened blade teeth are accessible.
4. Sharpen the exposed side of all blade teeth with a
file.
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