Maintenance; Specifications - DeWalt DCHT820 Instruction Manual

Trimming Instructions (Fig. E–I)

DANGER:

WARNING:
observe the following:
• Read instruction manual before using. Save
instruction manual.
• Check the hedge for foreign objects such as wires or
fences before each use.
• Keep hands on handles. Don't overreach.
• Do not use under wet conditions.

CAUTION
Working Position (Fig. F)
Maintain proper footing and balance and do not overreach.
Wear safety goggles, non-skid footwear and gloves when
trimming. Hold the tool firmly in both hands and turn the
tool ON. Always hold the trimmer, as shown in Fig. F. Refer to
Proper Hand Position for more information. Never hold the
tool by the blade guard.
Trimming New Growth (Fig. G)
Using a wide, sweeping motion and feeding the blade teeth
through the twigs, is most effective. A slight downward tilt of
the blade in the direction of motion gives the best cutting.
Level Hedges (Fig. H)
To obtain exceptionally level hedges a piece of string can be
stretched along the length of the hedge as a guide.
Side Trimming Hedges (Fig. I)
Orient the trimmer as shown and begin at the bottom and
sweep up.

MAINTENANCE


WARNING:
personal injury, turn unit off and remove the
battery pack before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.
Blade Maintenance (Fig. J)
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened
steel and with normal usage, they will not require
resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence
(Fig. J), 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 does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If
it does interfere, remove the battery and use a fine toothed
file or sharpening stone to remove the nick. If you drop the
trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent,
housing cracked, handles broken or if you see any other
Keep hands away from blade .
To guard against injury,
:
Blade may coast after turn off.
To reduce the risk of serious
condition that may affect the tool's operation contact your
local authorized service center for repairs before putting it
back into use.
Blade Lubrication (Fig. A)
1. After use, remove the battery
2. Carefully apply a resin solvent to the exposed blades.
3. Insert the battery and turn the tool vertical with the
blades toward the ground and run the tool for a few
seconds to fully disperse the lubrication.
Storage (Fig. L)
1. After use, remove the battery.
2. Keeping your hands away from the blade, slide the
sheath - over the blade until it snaps into place as
shown in Figure A.
Cleaning

WARNING:
air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To
minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear approved
eye protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING:
harsh chemicals for cleaning the non‑metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into
a liquid.
Accessories

WARNING:
those offered by D
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
D WALT recommended accessories should be used with
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this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.

WARNING:
and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by a D
D WALT authorized service center. Always use identical
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replacement parts.

SPECIFICATIONS

DCHT820
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Blow dirt and dust out of all
Never use solvents or other
Since accessories, other than
WALT, have not been tested with
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To assure product SAFETY
WALT factory service center or a
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20V Max*
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