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OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUEL D'UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE ISTRUZIONI ENGLISH MODEL FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO WARNING, SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL LIRE SOIGNEUSEMENT CE MANUEL AVANT TOUTE UTILISATION ACHTUNG SIEHE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG ATTENZIONE, LEGGETE IL MANUALE ISTRUZIONI X750009225...
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Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible. If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your ECHO DEALER.
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General Safety Rules WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term "power tool" in all the warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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4) Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch dose not turn it on and off.
DECALS AND SYMBOLS Symbol from/shape Symbol description/application Symbol from/shape Symbol description/application Carefully read the operator’s Caution, finger severing manual General warning, caution, risk of Caution, toxic risk danger Wear eyes, ears and head Caution, risk of corrosion protection Do not use tool in under wet Environmental protection! Do not weather conditions dispose of the device together with...
- A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized ECHO agency.(ECHO service dealer) - Use only the ECHO Battery Pack and Charger supplied with this unit. - Do not use any attachment or accessory other than recommended in...
Do not place unit in damp or wet places, which could impair the unit's electrical insulation. WARNING DANGER Always use the battery and charger supplied with the unit or re- placements approved by ECHO,(KIORITZ CORPORATION). Using the wrong charger, especially an auto battery charger, can result in battery damage or serious personal injury.
Do not charge Hedge Clipper in rain or in wet locations. Do not use the Hedge Clipper in the rain or in damp or wet conditions, which increase the danger of electrical shock and cause slippery footing. WARNING DANGER Do not recharge battery in a confined or un-vented area. Do not smoke, strike a match or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery during charging.
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Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. Hearing Protection -- Wear hearing protection. OSHA requires the use of hearing protection if this unit is used 2 hours per day or more. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing -- Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
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OPERATION SAFETY Determine Operation Area - Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contrib- ute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 10 feet (3 meters) to any part of the operator or unit.
EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold -- It is believed that a condition called Raymond's Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
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The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Agency (ECHO Service Dealer) of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. Contents List...
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9.BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The DHC-30 has single sided blades, meaning they are capable of cutting on one side of the blade.
Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
PRE-OPERATION Charging -- WARNING DANGER Always use the battery and charger supplied with the unit or replacements approved by ECHO, KIORITZ CORPORATION. Using the wrong charger, especially an auto battery charger, can result battery damage or serious personal injury. IMPORTANT: Charge the battery before and after use. Do not charge Hedge Clipper in rain or wet locations.
Putting On Battery Pack -- 1. Place battery pack harness over shoulders. 2. Pass cord through cord ring (A) on shoulder strap and along left side of body. IMPORTANT: If cord is in the way of operation, attach cord to cord grip (B) on rear handle.
If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Agency (ECHO Service Dealer) for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Agency (ECHO Service Dealer) do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS MAINTENANCE System/Component Procedure Interval Date Maintenance Performed Cutting/Blade Clean and oil Daily Sharpen As Required Electrical/Battery Clean As Required Drive/Gear Box Grease 10 hours Grease after every use Air Vents Clean Daily Face material to be trimmed, such as tree leaves or bushes, hold trimmer at a slight angle, squeeze Trigger Switch and begin trimming.
2.Carefully pump grease into fitting (H) until grease comes out overflow hole at end of gear box. SHARPENING BLADES LEVEL3. Return unit to your ECHO Agency (ECHO Service Dealer) for proper blade sharpening STORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) IMPORTANT:...
5.The battery is not thrown away with usual garbage. 6.Please bring a used battery for DHCA-30 to the ECHO Agency (ECHO Service Dealer). ECHO Agency (ECHO Service Dealer) name & address is defined in the last page of this Operator's Manual.
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* the requirements of Directive 2000/14/EC Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX Ⅴ Measured sound power level : 93 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level : 96 dB(A) DHC-30 Serial Number 35003001 and up Tokyo, March 1st 2008 Authorized Representative in Europe: Company: Countax Limited Address: Countax House,Haseley Trading Estate, Great Haseley,Oxfordshire OX44 7PF,U.K.