Frequently Asked Questions
Gas Hedge Trimmers - Operating Tips/Advantages |
How do you hold a single-sided Little Wonder Gas Hedge Trimmer?
The operator holds the unit so they are behind blade with cutting teeth facing away from operator, placing their right hand on the front handle and left hand on the rear handle. - Updated: May 21, 2002 |
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How do you sharpen blades?
Recommend it to be done by a professional. Blades must be removed to sharpen and must be sharpened on a 38º angle by sander or sharpening stone. Do not sharpen the flat side of the blade. - Updated: July 19, 2000
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How do you remove sap build up on blades?
We recommend using only #10 light oil. |
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How do you adjust blades?
1) Place trimmer in vise, clamping on the frame bar. Be careful; the blades are sharp!
2) Use a 7/16" wrench, loosen all blade locknuts and unscrew large head screws by two turns.
3) Starting with screw nearest gear housing, tighten screw until blade guard of Single Edged trimmer or the protective comb of the Double Edged trimmer can just be moved with finger pressure and a .0015" (1 ½ thou.) feeler blade just slips under the blade guard or comb. Tighten locknuts while holding screw stationary in its correct adjusted position
4) Repeat Step 3 on screws in turn, until all are correctly adjusted.
Note: Correct blade adjustment can only be achieved on clean, oiled blades.
- Updated: July 19, 2000 |
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What oil is recommended for blades?
We recommend using only #10 light oil. |
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How do you grease a Little Wonder Gas Hedge Trimmer?
Remove the cover from the bottom of the gear case. Then fill the gear case ¾ full. - Updated: July 19, 2000
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How do I remove gas trimmer engine to put on the Mantis Tiller/Cultivator, Mantis Edger or the Mantis Hedge Trimmer attachment?
Disconnect the ground wires from the engine, remove the air cleaner cover and disconnect throttle, loosen bolt at the base of the unit and slip the engine off. Reverse this procedure to place the unit on other attachment. - Updated: May 21, 2002
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