Shindaiwa X7502864301 - Manual (Page 7)

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Blade Stiffener Removal
Move stop switch to stop position. 1.
Disconnect spark plug wire. 2.
WARNING!
Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe
personal injury. Use a socket and extension when removing locknuts in order
to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
Remove seven (7) blade stiffener locknuts (A). 3.
Remove blade stiffener. 4.
NOTE:
Assure blade bolts (B) are tightened securely.
Install first, second, third locknuts (C) closest to handle. Retain remaining 4 5.
locknuts for future use.
NOTE:
Use new locknuts every other time blade stiffener is installed or removed.
Assembly
NOTE:
For normal cutting, Shindaiwa strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed.
In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting, or when cutting thick and/
or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade
stiffener.
Tools required: 8 mm socket and extension, 4 mm hex wrench
WARNING!
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe
personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear
gloves to protect hands.
B
A
C