Care & Maintenance; Lubricate The Blades; Sharpening The Blades; Cleaning The Hedge Trimmer - sunjoe iON100V-24HT-CT Manual Del Operador

Care + Maintenance
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ATTENTION!
Before performing any cleaning
or maintenance, remove the battery from the battery
compartment. Never touch the moving blades.
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WARNING!
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs
should be performed by a qualified service technician.
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WARNING!
Never spray or clean the hedge shears
with water.
1. Clean the hedge shears 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 hedge trimmer in the blade cover provided.
Store the hedge trimmer 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
Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow 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 blades before and after each use.
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery.
2. Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply lightweight
machine oil along the edge of the top blades (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
If you will be using the 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 hedge trimmer is running.
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery.
2. Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.
3. Insert the battery and resume use.

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. Start the hedge trimmer, then stop when the cutter blade
2. Stop the motor and remove the battery. Clamp the blade
3. File the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with
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4. Remove the blade from the vise, and power on the motor
5. Remove the battery and repeat the sharpening procedure
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or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will
give unsatisfactory cutting results.

Cleaning the Hedge Trimmer

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery.
2. Clean dirt and debris from the body of the hedge trimmer
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. Stop the motor and remove the battery.
2. Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing.
3. Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing
4. Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is
5. Always store the hedge trimmer in a place that is
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and the guard are slightly offset. This will allow clearance
for the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Cutter tooth
Guard tooth
in a vise.
a smooth round file. Be sure to retain the original angle of
the tooth when filing.
until the unsharpened edges of the remaining blade teeth
are exposed.
as necessary.
WARNING!
Do not operate the hedge trimmer with dull
using a damp cloth and mild detergent.
or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid
the sharp teeth of the blade.
inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents
such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
inaccessible to children. The ideal storage temperature is
between 50ºF and 86ºF (10ºC and 30ºC).