EGO CHT2000E, Original Instructions Manual

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12-VOLT LITHIUM-ION GRASS/SHRUB SHEAR — CHT2000E
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GENERAL BATTERY-OPERATED POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
WORK AREA SAFETY
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
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Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
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Use personal protective equipment. Always
weareye protection.
Protective equipment such as a
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to the
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
energizing power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
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Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on.
A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from
moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
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If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of dust
devices can reduce dust-related hazards.
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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of
tools allow you to become complacent and ignore
tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause
severe injury within a fraction of a second.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
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Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power
tool for your application.
The correct power tool will
do the job better and more safely at the rate for which
it was designed.
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Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off.
Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
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Remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the
power tool and/or activate any battery disabling
device before clearing jammed material, making
any adjustments, changing accessories, cleaning, or
storing power tools.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
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Store idle power tools out of the reach of children
and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of
untrained users.
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Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts and any other condition that may affect
the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools and
accessories.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
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Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc. in
accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed.
Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
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