Ego Power+ HTA2000, Operator'S Manual

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HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT — HTA2000
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See “
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD ” section in the power head PH1400E operator’s
manual to remove the hedge trimmer from the power
head.
MOUNTING THE TIP PROTECTOR (Optional)
1. Use a 3mm hex wrench to remove the short bolt,
plain washer, bush and nut at the end of the cutting
blade (Fig. F). Save the plain washer, bush and nut for
reassembly.
Fig. F parts description see below:
F-1 Nut F-3 Plain Washer
F-2 Bush F-4 Short Bolt
2. Align the tip protector with the bulge on the cutting
blade and mount it into place. Secure it with the new
long bolt and nut as well as the saved washer, bush
and nut (Fig. G).
Fig. G parts description see below:
G-1 Nut G-4 Bush
G-2 Tip Protector G-5 Plain Washer
G-3 Nut G-6 Long Bolt
OPERATION
DANGER:
Never cut near power lines, electric cords,
or other electric sources. If the cutting blades jam on any
electrical cord or line,
DO NOT TOUCH THE CUTTING
BLADE OR THE ALUMINUM POLE! THEY CAN BECOME
ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND MAY BE 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 cutting blade
from the line or cord. Contact with the cutting blade, other
conductive parts of the hedge trimmer or live electric
cords or lines will result in death by electrocution or
seri ous injury.
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, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious
injuries.
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.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, remove
the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning,
changing attachments or removing material from the unit.
After each use, clean the tool.
See the Maintenance section for cleaning instructions.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for trimming the hedges,
shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material with a branch
diameter of less than Ø26 mm.
NOTICE:
The tool is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH POWER HEAD
WARNING:
Dress properly to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this tool. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear
heavy, long pants, boots and gloves. Do not wear short
pants or sandals or go barefoot.
PREPARATION FOR CUTTING:
1. Adjusting the cutting blade to the desired working
position.
2. Remove the blade scabbard from the cutting blade.
3. For safe and better operation, put on the shoulder
strap across the shoulder. Adjust the shoulder strap
into a comfortable operating position. Following
the instructions in the section “
MOUNTING THE
SHOULDER STRAP ” in PH1400E operator’s manual
to attach the shoulder strap onto the power head.
WARNING:
The shoulder strap is also a quick
release mechanism in hazardous situation. When an
emergency occurs, take it off your shoulder immediately,
no matter what way the strap is in.
WORKING TECHNIQUES
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Horizontal Cutting (with cutting blade at an angle):
Cut close to the ground from a standing position, e.g.
low shrubs.
Swing the cutting blade up and down as you move
along the hedge – use both sides of the cutting blades,
do not rest the cutter blade on the ground (Fig. H).