Full Product Manual

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Care + Maintenance
mATTENTION! Before performing any cleaning or
maintenance, disconnect the unit from the power supply.
Never touch the moving blades.
mWARNING! Never spray or clean the hedge shears with
water.
1. Clean the hedge trimmer with a dry towel, particularly
the ventilation slits, after each use, or use a brush in the
event of heavy soiling. Spray the blades with lightweight
machine oil after each use.
2. Store the pole/hedge trimmer in the blade cover provided
and in a dry location out of the reach of children.
3. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product
damage. Please contact an authorized Snow Joe
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Sun Joe
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dealer or call the Snow Joe
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+ Sun Joe
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customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for all replacement parts and
accessories for your product.
Lubricate the Blades
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge
trimmer blade before and after each use.
1. Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power
supply.
2. Lay the pole/hedge trimmer on a at surface. Apply
lightweight machine oil along the edge of the top blade
(Fig. 20). If you will be using the pole/hedge trimmer for an
extended period, it is advisable to stop work intermittently
in order to re-oil the blade.
NOTE: Do not oil while the pole/hedge trimmer is running.
Sharpening the Blades
The blade must be re-sharpened if cutting performance and
behavior begin to deteriorate (i.e. if blades frequently snag on
branches).
1. Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power
supply. Clamp the blade in a vise.
2. File the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with
a smooth round le. Be sure to retain the original angle of
the tooth when ling.
3. Remove the blade from the vise, and power on the motor
until the unsharpened edges of the remaining blade teeth
are exposed.
4. Disconnect the pole/hedge trimmer from the power supply
and repeat the sharpening procedure as necessary.
mWARNING! Do not operate the pole/hedge trimmer with
dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and
will give unsatisfactory cutting results.
Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer
1. Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power
supply.
2. Clean dirt and debris from the body of the pole/hedge
trimmer using a damp cloth and mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. These parts can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as
kerosene.
Storage
1. Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing
or transporting the pole/hedge trimmer. Use caution to
avoid the sharp teeth of the blade.
2. Clean the pole/hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing.
Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Fig. 20