Echo CHT-58V, Operator'S Manual

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English 9
More of the hedge will be exposed when shaped this way,
and it will be more uniform.
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Always hold hedge trimmer with both hands when op-
erating. Use a firm grip on the handles. The unit is used
for cutting in either direction in a slow, sweeping action
from side to side.
OPERATION
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the product before inspecting, clean-
ing or performing any maintenance.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
NOTICE
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
General Maintenance
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal
injury.
MAINTENANCE
Transporting and Storing

Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.

Always place the blade cover on the blade before storing
or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid
the sharp teeth of the blade.

Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store
the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inacces-
sible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such
as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Lubricating the Blade
See Figure 7.
WARNING
Always allow the blades of the hedge trimmer to come
to a stop and remove the battery pack before lubricat-
ing. Failure to do so could result in accidental starting
causing possible serious personal injury.
For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge
trimmer blade before and after each use.
 Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.

Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply light weight
machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
NOTE:
If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended
time, it is advisable to oil the blade periodically.

Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
 Lubricate the hedge trimmer as described above.

Reinstall the battery pack and resume use.
Lubricating the Gear Housing
See Figure 8.
The gear housing needs regular lubrication every 25 hours of
use to maximize the performance of this product. The time
interval shown is the maximum amount of time before the
service must be performed. Your operating conditions may
require the item to be serviced earlier.
Performing this service will require
RED ARMOR™
LUBRICANT grease or another commercially available
lithium-base grease, along with common hand tools. If you
are unsure of your ability to perform the service as indicated,
please take your unit to an authorized service center for
maintenance.
 Wear gloves when trimming thorny or prickly growth.

When trimming new growth, use a wide sweeping action,
so that the stems are fed directly into the cutting blade.
Older growth will have thicker stems and will be trimmed
easiest by using a sawing movement.