EGO Power Plus HT2600E - HEDGE TRIMMER Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

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Residual risk! People with electronic devices, such as pacemakers, should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.

To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs and replacements should be performed by a qualified service technician.

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.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.

	Safety Alert		To reduce the risk of injury, user must read the operator's manual.
	Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.		Guaranteed sound power level. Noise emission to the environment according to the European community's Directive.
	This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.		This product is in accordance with applicable UK legislation.
	Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.		Wear eye and head protection.
	Keep hands and feet away from the cutting tool.		The length of the blade
	Direct Current	V	Voltage
mm	Millimeter	.../min	Per Minute
n 0	No Load Speed	cm	Centimeter

SPECIFICATIONS

Model		HT2600E
Voltage		56 V
No-Load Speed		1700 /min
Blade Length		66 cm
Cutting Capacity		30.5 mm
Weight (without battery pack, blade guard)		3.14 kg
Recommended Operating Temperature		0°C-40°C
Recommended Storage Temperature		-20°C-70°C
Measured sound power level LWA		92 dB(A) K=1.7 dB(A)
Sound pressure level at operator's position LPA		84 dB(A) K=3.0 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level LWA (according to 2000/14/EC)		94 dB(A)
Vibration ah	Front Handle	2.49 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2
	Rear Handle	1.65 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2

• The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
• The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

PACKING LIST (FIG. A1)

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. A1)

1. Hanging Hole
2. Tip Protector
3. Blade
4. Hand Guard
5. Front Handle

6. Front Trigger
7. Lock-off Button
8. Rear Trigger
9. Rear Handle
10. Handle-release Lever
11. Battery-release Button
12. Latch
13. Electric Contacts
14. Battery-mounting Slot
15. Battery Ejection
16. Blade Guard
17. Hanging Hole

This product has been shipped completely assembled. The hand guard shall never be removed during use. Once damaged, replace it immediately by a qualified service technician.
WARNING: The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

OPERATION

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.

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.

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.

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 ø30.5mm.
NOTICE: The tool is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
Use only with battery packs and chargers listed in fig. A2.
Charge before first use.

To Install (Fig. B)
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press the battery pack down until you hear a "click".

To Remove (Fig. C)
Depress the battery-release button and pull the battery pack out.

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.

HOLDING THE HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. D1-D5)
The unit has both a front and rear handle. With the blade directed away from you, hold the unit by both handles. The rear handle can be set in five positions
(0°/±45°/±90°) by raising up the handle-release lever (Fig. D1 to Fig. D5), giving you many choices for a comfortable grip when performing cutting operations.

Do not adjust the handle while the tool is running. Stop the tool and remove the battery first.

STARTING/STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Before operating, remove the blade guard and hold the trimmer with both hands, one hand on the rear handle and the other on the front handle. Then check for stable footing, upright standing and a proper cutting distance.

To Start

1. Install the battery pack.
2. Squeeze and hold the front trigger with one hand.
3. Press and hold the lock-off button with the thumb of your other hand, then squeeze the rear trigger with your fingers to start the hedge trimmer. Release the lock-off button but continue to squeeze the trigger for continued operation.

To Stop
Move the hedge trimmer away from the cutting area and release either of the trigger to stop the hedge trimmer.

Always remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer during work breaks and after finishing work.

USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER

If the blade jams on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY DANGEROUS. Continue to hold the hedge trimmer by the insulated rear handle or lay it down and away from you in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical service to the damaged line or cord before attempting to free the blade from the line or cord. Failure to heed this warning will result in serious personal injury or possible death.

Avoid trimming too much at one time or through the heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to bind and slow, reducing the cutting efficiency.
NOTICE: The trimmer shall be used to cut stems less than (30.5mm) thick.
NOTICE: For new growth, a wide sweeping is suitable for the stems fed directly into the cutting blade. For older growth, a sawing movement is good for trimming the thicker stems. A non-powered hand saw or pruning saw is suggested for trimming the large stems first.

Top Cutting
Use a wide sweeping motion. A slight downward tilt of the cutting blades in the direction of motion gives the best cutting results. For better cutting effect, you might as well use the string to guide the hedge level as Fig. E shown.

Side Cutting
When trimming the sides of the hedge, begin at the bottom and cut upwards as Fig. F shown. Trim the side of a hedge so that it will be slightly narrower at the top. This shape will expose more of the hedge to sunlight, resulting in a more uniform growth.

MAINTENANCE

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

CLEANING

• Use a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes and cutting blade.
• To remove pitch and other sticky residue, spray the blades with resin solvent. Run the motor briefly so that the solvent is evenly distributed.
• Wipe the surface with a dry cloth.

Never use water for cleaning your trimmer. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

SHARPENING THE CUTTING BLADE

1. Start and stop your hedge trimmer until the cutter blade and the guard are slightly offset, as shown in Fig. G. This will allow clearance for the file between cutter teeth and guard teeth.
   
2. Remove the battery pack from your hedge trimmer.
3. Clamp the blade assembly in a vise and file the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth. Remove as little material as possible. Be sure to retain the original angle of each tooth when filing.
4. Remove the hedge trimmer from the vise; restart it and stop it to expose the unsharpened edges of the blade teeth.
5. Remove the battery pack and repeat the sharpening procedure above.

NOTICE: Do not operate your hedge trimmer with dull or damaged cutting blades. This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results.

LUBRICATING THE BLADE (Fig. H)
For best operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blade with light weight machine oil before and after each use.
Remove the battery pack and lay the trimmer onto a flat surface. Apply the oil along the edge of the top blade.
NOTICE: For extended using period, oil the blade during cutting operation.

Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

• Always place the blade guard on the blade before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade.
• Clean the hedge trimmer thoroughly before storing.
• Store the hedge trimmer indoors, in a dry place that is inaccessible to children.
• Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.

Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves. Do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut. NEVER touch blades or service the unit with battery pack installed.

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