CARE AND MAINTENANCE
4. After each blade is sharpened, it is required to apply a
light machine oil or lithium based spray-on grease (not
included) to the blades.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide,
or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our customer service department at
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday – Friday.
PROBLEM
Motor fails to start
when trigger switch is
depressed.
Motor runs, but cutting
blades do not move.
Hedge trimmer smokes
during operation.
Motor hums, blades do
not move.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Battery is not secure.
2. Battery is not charged.
Hedge trimmer damaged.
Hedge trimmer damaged.
Debris or other may be jamming
the blades.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. To secure the battery, make sure
the latch on the top of the battery
compartment snaps into place.
2. Charge the battery according to
the instructions included with your
model.
Do not use the hedge trimmer. Call
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) for
technical service.
Do not use the hedge trimmer. Call
1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258) for
technical service.
Remove battery, clear debris blockage
from blades.
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