Adjusting Cutting Blades; Cutting Blades Maintenance; Lubrication - Maruyama EH230DSL Manual Del Propietário

Adjusting Cutting Blades

CAUTION
• DO NOT TOUCH THE SHARPENED
EDGES OF THE CUTTING BLADES. THE
CUTTING BLADES ARE EXTREMELY
SHARP A ND DA NGEROUS AT A LL
TIMES.
Maintenance Interval
Before operating the power Hedge Trimmer it is
necessary to check the adjustment of the cutting blades.
Blades that are too loose may vibrate, and will not
provide a clean, smooth cut.

Cutting Blades Maintenance

CAUTION-BLADES THAT ARE TOO TIGHT
CAN CAUSE OVERLOADING WHICH MAY
DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
To adjust the cutting blades, refer to the illustrations
and locate the tension screws.
Loosen the tension screw locknuts. Gently turn the
tension screws in until sung, then turn the tension
screws back out 1/4-1/2 turn. While holding the screws
in place, tighten the locknuts. Liberally coat the cutting
blades with light oil. Start the engine and operate the
Hedge Trimmer at full speed for at least one minute.
Stop the engine, and when the blades are motionless,
check the blade temperature carefully. The blades may
be warm, but if they are too hot to touch, loosen the
tension screws 1/8 turn.
Upper Blade
Lower Blade
Locknut
Tension Screw
Locknut
Guide Bar
Flat Washer
Tension Screw
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Lubrication

Maintenance Interval
The gearcase and angle drive should be inspect after
each 10 hours of use. Cutting blades should be
lubricated at all times.
Lubrication
The gearcase and angle drive should be checked for
lubrication after each 10 hours of use. Grease fittings
are installed into both components. Use #2 lithium base
bearing lubricant.
Grease
Fitting
Cutting Blade
Lubrication of the cutting blades should be maintained
at all times. Use a light oil (#10wt.).
Grease Fitting
Light Oil (#10wt.)