EGO CHT2000E, Original Instructions Manual

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12-VOLT LITHIUM-ION GRASS/SHRUB SHEAR — CHT2000E
EN
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
Ø8 mm.
NOTICE:
The tool is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
BATTERY CHARGING
Please Indoor charging. Use only the battery chargers
listed on the accessories page. Only these battery
chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of your
power tool.
The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in
the battery charger before using your power tool for the
first time. The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any
time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the
charging procedure does not damage the battery.
WARNING:
Do not continue to press the trigger
switch after the machine has been automatically switched
off. The battery can be damaged.
To remove the battery, press the battery release button
and pull out the battery downwards. Do not exert any
force. The battery is equipped with an NTC temperature
control which allows charging only within a temperature
range of between 5°C and 40°C. A long battery service
life is achieved in this manner.
Observe the notes for disposal.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. C)
Before using it the first time, fully charge the battery pack.
1) Charge the Lithium-Ion battery pack with the correct
charger.
2) Connect the charger to a power supply, the red light,
green light will come on for one second and then go
out.
3) Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slot
in the charger.
4) Insert the battery pack into the charger.
5) The charger will communicate with the battery pack
to evaluate the condition of the battery pack.
6) When the battery pack temperature is between 10°C
and 40°C, and the battery is significantly depleted,
the red light will shine.
7) When the battery is charged to approximately 25%
capacity, the green LED will begin flashing to indicate
normal charging.
8) The green light will continue to flash while the
battery pack is charging. After charging is complete,
the green LED on the charger will remain illuminated.
A flickering red light indicates a defective battery.
9) The battery pack will fully charge if left on the
charger, but it will not overcharge.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK (Fig. D)
Charge before first use.
To Install
Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the grooves
in the handle of tool, and then attach by sliding the battery
pack into the handle.
To Remove
Depress the battery release buttons located on the both
sides of the battery pack to release the battery pack 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.
STARTING/STOPPING THE TOOL(Fig. E)
To Start
To turn the tool ON, push the safety lock-off button
forward and press the ON/OFF trigger switch.
To Stop
To turn the tool OFF, release the on/off trigger switch.
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