Maintenance - Homelite UT44171 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts may 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.
WARNING:
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 may 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.
WARNING:
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
See Figure 5.
 Stop the motor.
 Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch
trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.
 Unlatch and remove the bottom cover.
 Remove the attached blade.
 Install the desired blade into the hole on the bottom of the
shrubber.

MAINTENANCE

 Reattach the bottom cover by sliding it into the slots on
the bottom of the shrubber until it clicks into place.
 Remove padlock or lock-out pin from switch trigger
hole.
LUbRICATING THE bLADE
See Figure 6.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate shrub-
ber blades before and after each use. If you will be using
the shrubber for an extended period, it is advisable to oil the
blade during use.
 Stop the motor.
 Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch
trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.
 Lay the shrubber on a flat surface. Apply light weight
machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
 Remove padlock or lock-out pin from switch trigger
hole.
NOTE: Do not oil while the shrubber is running.
CLEANING THE SHRUbbER
 Stop the motor.
 Install padlock (not included) or lock-out pin into switch
trigger hole. Keep both hands away from switch.
 Slide the scabbard over the blade.
 Clean dirt and debris from the body of the shrubber, using
a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
 Remove padlock or lock-out pin from switch trigger
hole.
NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents
such as kerosene.
bATTERIES
This product is equipped with a nickel-cadmium rechargeable
battery. Length of service from each charging will depend on
the type of work you are doing.
The battery in this product has been designed to provide
maximum trouble-free life. However, like all batteries, it will
eventually wear out.
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest
removing the product from the charger once it is fully charged
and ready for use.
The battery in this product is not meant to be replaced and
should be recycled when it will no longer take a charge.
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