USING THE MACHINE / MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE 9
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WARNING! For your safety and that of
others:
– After each use, disconnect the machine
from the mains and check for damage.
– Correct maintenance is essential to main-
tain the original eciency and safety of the
machine over time.
– Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working con-
dition.
– Never use the machine with worn or dam-
aged parts. Damaged parts are to be re-
placed and never repaired.
– Only use original spare parts. Parts that are
not of the same quality can seriously dam-
age the equipment and compromise safety.
WARNING! During maintenance oper-
ations unplug the machine from the mains.
1. MOTOR COOLING
To avoid overheating and damage to the motor,
always keep the cooling air vents clean and free
of sawdust and debris.
2. MAINTENANCE AND SHARPENING
OF THE BLADE
WARNING!
Periodically check that the
blades are not bent or damaged and that the
xed comb on the blade is intact.
Adjustment of the distance between blades is not
necessary, as this is predetermined by the manu-
facturer.
If the blades are used correctly, following all the
instructions provided, they will not require any
maintenance work and will not need sharpening.
It is necessary to sharpen the blades only when
the trimming performance decreases and the
branches tend to stick together.
NOTE
Any intervention on the blade
should always be conducted at a specialised Cen-
tre that has the most appropriate tools and is able
to perform the operations without compromising
the safety of the machine.
3. ELECTRIC CABLES
WARNING!
Check the condition of the
The best results will be obtained with the blade
slightly inclined (5° - 10°) in the direction you are
cutting, proceed with a curved movement, slowly
and without interruptions, especially in the ca se of
very thick hedges.
4. LUBRICATING THE BLADES DURING
JOBS (Fig. 6)
If the trimming device overheats whilst working, it
is necessary to lubricate the internal surfaces of
the blades.
WARNING! This operation must only
be performed when the blades have stopped
running and the motor is switched o.
4. END OF OPERATIONS
When you have nished your work:
– Switch o the motor as indicated above (Chap.
6).
WARNING! Allow the motor to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce re hazards, clean the machine
thoroughly to get rid of any remains of grass,
leaves or excess grease, never leave contain-
ers with the cut debris inside the storage area.
To increase the eciency and working life of the
blades, clean and lubricate them carefully after
each work session.
– Use a soft cloth to clean the blades, along with
a brush to remove more dicult dirt and debris.
– Lubricate the blades with suitable, non-polluting
oil were possible.
8. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE