Operation; Installing/Removing The Battery Pack; General Maintenance - Ego Power+ PH1420E Operator's Manual

onto the front handle; mount the quick-release lever and
tighten the wing nut. Make sure that the front handle is
positioned upwards and points toward the top of the rear
handle. (Fig. C4).
6. Pull the quick-release lever up to move/rotate the front
handle to a comfortable operating position (Fig. C5).
MOUNTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
Depress the strap hook to open it and attach it onto
shoulder-strap mount hanger on the power head (Fig. D).

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. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and
other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
NEVER OPERATE THE POWER HEAD
WITHOUT AN ATTACHMENT.

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK

NOTE:
Fully charge the battery pack before first use.
To Install
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press
the battery pack down until you hear a "click" (Fig. E).
To Remove
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery
pack out (Fig. F).
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always
remove the battery pack and keep hands clear of the
lock-off lever and variable speed trigger when carrying or
transporting the tool.
STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD (Fig. G)
To Start
Move the lock-off lever forward and then press the
variable speed trigger to turn on the power head. Different
pressure on the trigger results in variable rotating speed
of the power head. More pressure, higher speed.
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To Stop
Release the trigger.
NOTICE:
The motor starts only when the lock-off lever
is moved forward and the variable speed trigger is
depressed at the same time.
Changing Speed Mode (Fig. G)
The power head features two speed modes. The low speed
mode provides better control of the tool and longer operating
time per charge.
Press the High/Low-Speed Switch to change cutting speed
between the low and high.
The speed indicator will display the active speed status: one
light for low speed and two lights for high speed. Press the
High/Low-Speed Switch to choose the suitable speed during
operation.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing
the unit, stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and remove the battery pack. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal injury or
property damage.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a
hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs, other than the items listed in these
maintenance instructions, should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
NOTICE:
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. Please contact customer
service or a qualified service technician.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
CLEANING THE POWER HEAD
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Clean dirt and debris from the power head using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTICE:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic
housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
aromatic oils such as pine and lemon.