56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER— HT2410E / HT2000E
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WARNING:
The safe use of this product requires an
understanding of the information on the tool and in this
operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project
you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarise
yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product
to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of
a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side
shields, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that
could cause serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by EGO
TM
. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
Before each use, 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.
APPLICATION
You may use this product for trimming the hedges, shrubs
and bushes with a branch diameter of less than 26mm
(HT2410E) / 25mm (HT2000E).
NOTICE:
The tool is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
Charge before first use.
To Install (Fig. B)
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press
the battery pack down until you hear a “click”.
To Remove (Fig. C)
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery
pack out.
WARNING:
Always be aware for the location of your
feet, children, or pets when pressing the battery-release
button. Serious injury could result if the battery pack falls.
NEVER remove the battery pack at a high location.
HOLDING THE HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. D, E & F)
The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade
directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles.
The switch lever in the front handle can be activated on
any of the three sides, giving you many choices for a
comfortable grip when performing cutting operations.
WARNING:
Always keep both hands on the hedge
trimmer handles. Never hold shrubs with one hand while
operating the hedge trimmer with the other hand. Failure
to heed this warning may result in serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Before operating, remove the shield and hold the trimmer
with both hands, one hand on the rear handle and the
other on the front handle. Then check for balanced
footing, upright standing and a proper cutting distance.
To Start
1. Install the battery pack.
2. Depress and hold the switch lever in the front handle
with one hand.
3. Press and hold the lock-off button with the thumb of
your other hand, then squeeze the rear switch lever
with your fingers to start the hedge trimmer. Release
the lock-off button and continue to squeeze the
trigger for continued operation.
To Stop
Move the hedge trimmer away from the cutting area and
release the rear switch lever to stop the hedge trimmer.
WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack from
the hedge trimmer during work breaks and after finishing
work.
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING:
If the blade jams on any electrical cord
or line,
DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS.
Continue
to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle
or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner.
Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or
cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or
cord. Failure to heed this warning will result in serious
personal injury or possible death.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, keep
hands away from blades. Do not attempt to remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when the blades are
moving. Make sure that the blades have totally stopped
and the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed
material from blades. Do not grasp the exposed cutting
blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the unit.
