Maintenance; General Maintenance - Homelite UT44173 Manuel D'utilisation

WARNING:
This battery powered shrubber is always in an operating
condition and the blades can move if the switch trigger
and lock-out button are pushed. The bottom cover latch
should always be moved to the unlock (motor disabled)
position when removing cut or jammed material from
the blades, when changing blades or accessories, when
transporting the shurbber, and when the shrubber is not
in use. If the tool is left unattended, remove the blades
and store them in a separate location out of the reach of
children. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in accidental or unauthorized starting of the grass shear
and cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
This battery powered shrubber is always in an operating
condition and the blades can move if the switch trigger
and lock-out button are pushed.
removing the shrubber from the carton and during the
assembly process to prevent accidental starting, which
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

MAINTENANCE

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly,
wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not place
your hand or fingers between blades or in any position
where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades
or service unit while running.
REMOVING/CHANGING BLADES
Be careful when
See Figure 5.
To unlock bottom cover and remove blade:
 Slide bottom cover latch to the right
 Pull the bottom cover down to remove.
 Remove the blades.
To install/replace blades:
 Install blades into the hole on the bottom of the shrubber.
 Place bottom cover slots onto tabs and slide close.
 Slide bottom cover latch tleft
LUBRICATING THE BLADES
See Figure 6.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate shrubber
blades before and after each use. If you will be using the
shrubber for an extended period, it is advisable to oil the
blades during use.
 Stop the motor and allow blades to stop moving.
 Slide bottom cover latch to the right
 Lay the shrubber on a flat surface. Apply light weight
 Slide bottom cover latch left
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WARNING:
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and disable motor.
machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
NOTE: Do not oil while the shrubber is running.
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to lock cover.
to unlock cover
to lock.