connection rod
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. Make sure the bottom connection rod
is still in place.
4. Fully tighten the blade screws
5. Place the top connection rod
cam
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. Ensure the post is faced down toward the top
blade
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.
6. Slide the top blade back and forth until the blade catches
the post on the top connection rod.
7. Replace the wear plate
the 4 cover screws
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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 as shown in Figure U, 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 it does interfere,
remove the battery and use a fine toothed file or sharpening
stone to remove the nick. 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 trimmer's operation contact your local D
service centre for repairs before putting it back into use.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the unit
on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
With the battery removed, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean the unit. Never let any liquid get inside the unit;
never immerse any part of the unit into a liquid. Prevent the
blades from rusting by applying a film of light machine oil
after cleaning.
Blade sharpening (Fig. V)
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KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. A DULL
BLADE DOES NOT CUT CLEANLY.
•
WHEN SHARPENING BLADE, ENSURE THAT BATTERY
IS REMOVED.
REPLacE BEnT OR DaMaGED
BLaDE IMMEDIaTELY
It is recommended that sharpening of blades be performed by
a D
WALT factory service center. However, blade edges may be
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sharpened by using a fine tooth file
1. Run trimmer until cutting blades
are offset enough so the guard tooth cannot be touched by
the file. DO NOT file the guard teeth.
2. Be sure the lock-off lever is engaged, the blade has stopped,
and the battery has been removed before sharpening blade.
3. Wear proper eye protection and gloves, and be careful not
to cut yourself.
4. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth
file. File toward the cutting edge
angle (38 degrees from horizontal). File only the straight
cutting edges
of the blades. Do not file where the cutting
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edge curves into the center of the blade.
5. Flip the trimmer over to sharpen the bottom blade.
6. Repeat steps to sharpen the opposite side of each blade.
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back onto the eccentric
and cover
and fasten with
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and guard teeth
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at the original cutting
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.
Optional Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D
WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
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Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
the tool.
•
Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
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local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed of properly.
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WALT recommended
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