EGO CHT2000E, Original Instructions Manual

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12-VOLT LITHIUM-ION GRASS/SHRUB SHEAR — CHT2000E
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Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces may lead to unsafe handling and/or
loss of control of the tool.
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Keep cables away from the working area of the
tool.
During operation cables may be hidden from view
and can be accidentally damaged by the tool.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
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Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used
with another battery pack.
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Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
contact eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged
or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or
temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
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Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions.
Charging
improperly or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of fire.
SERVICE
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Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
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Never service damaged battery packs. Service
of battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
WARNING:
Check the hedge for foreign objects
before operating, e.g. wire fences Only use the hedge
trimmer with the guard properly assembled. The use
of the hedge trimmer without the proper guard may
result in serious personal injury!
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR HEDGE TRIMMER
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Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do
not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving.
Blades continue to move
after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention
while operating the hedge trimmer may result in
serious personal injury.
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Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the
blade stopped and taking care not to operate any
power switch.
Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer
will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and
resultant personal injury from the blades.
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When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer,
always fit the blade cover.
Proper handling of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury
from the blades.
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When clearing jammed material or servicing the
unit, make sure all power switches are off and
the battery pack is removed or disconnected.
Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while
clearing jammed material or servicing may result in
serious personal injury.
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Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring.
Blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool “live”and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting
area.
Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges
or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
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Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
This decreases the risk of being struck by
lightning.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR GRASS SHEAR
Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold
material to be cut when blades are moving.
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Keep hands away from blades. Avoid using the
machine in bad weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
ADDITIONAL GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
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Only remove trimmings when the product is switched
off and remove the battery pack.
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