Full Product Manual
If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the
blade is bent or cracked, handles broken or if you see any
other condition that may affect the trimmer’s operation, it
must be repaired before putting it back into use. Call our
customer service help line at 1-800-618-7474 for assistance.
CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Make sure the battery is detached from the unit, then use
only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let
any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the
tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
should be performed by a qualified individual using only
identical replacement parts.
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
re-sharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence,
stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the
blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it
doesn’t interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does
interfere, make sure the battery is detached from the unit
and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone to remove
the nick.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals Do not store the
tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
LUBRICATE BLADES -
Stop the unit and remove
the battery pack. Then
remove any debris on
blades. Apply a light
machine oil along the
edge of the top and bottom
blade supports. Make sure
handles remain clean and
dry.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your hedge trimmer
at 1.800.618.7474 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,
or get assistance on scotts.americanlawnmower.com.
CALL US FIRST !!
MAINTENANCE
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
Unit does not run Battery not making contact Check battery is fully inserted
Trigger switch not operational Check that lock off button is fully depressed before moving
trigger
Battery not installed properly Check battery installation
Battery not charged Check battery charging requirements
Slow running, noisy or hot blades Dry, corroded blades Lubricate blades
Blades or blade support bent Straighten blade or blade support
Bent or damaged teeth Straighten teeth
Loose blade bolts Tighten blade bolts
Battery will not charge Battery not inserted into charger Insert battery into charger until red LED appears
Charger not plugged in Plug charger into a working outlet
Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other
appliance
Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which
turns power off when you turn out the lights.
Surrounding air temperature too
hot or too cold
Move charger and tool to a surrounding air temperature of about
39° F (4° C) or below 104° F (40°C)
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