EGO HTX5300-PA 56 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- EGO
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HTX5300-PA
56 Volt lithium-ion cordless articulating pole hedge trimmer
HTX5300-PA 56 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Articulating Pole Hedge Trimmer
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READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed
by a qualified service technician.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING: 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
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| Guaranteed sound power level. Noise emission to the environment according to
the European community’s
Directive.
| Wear Eye Protection
| Wear Head Protection
| Keep hands and feet away from the cutting tool.
| Wear Protective Gloves
| Bluetooth®
IPX5| Protection against water jets
…/min| Per Minute
| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read the operator’s manual.
| To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 15m of overhead electrical
lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or
electric shock resulting in death.
| 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.
| Direct Current
V| Voltage
mm| Millimeter
n0| No Load Speed
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Rated Voltage | 56 V **** |
|---|---|
| n0 | Low: 1600 /min Medium: 1800 /min High: 2000 /min |
| Cutting Length | 530 mm |
| Cutting Capacity | 28 mm |
| Weight (without battery pack, blade guard) | 4.8 kg |
| Recommended Operating Temperature | 0°C-40°C |
| Recommended Storage Temperature | -20°C-70°C |
| Recommended Charging Temperature | 5°C-40°C |
| Measured sound power level LWA | 101 dB(A) K=1.1 dB(A) |
| Sound pressure level at working position LPA | 81 dB(A) K=1.1 dB(A) |
| Guaranteed sound power level LwA (according to 2000/14/EC) | 102 dB(A) |
| Vibration ah | Front Handle |
| Rear Handle | 3.5 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.
NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value in which the tool is used; In order to protect the operator, user should wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use.
DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. A1)
- Shoulder Strap
- Shaft
- Hand Guard
- Front Handle
- Battery-status Indicator
- Speed Indicator
- Bluetooth® Indicator
- Speed Mode Button
- Rear Handle
- Trigger Switch
- Lock-off Lever
- Shoulder Strap Loop
- Auxiliary Handle
- Release Lever
- Blade-angle Handle
- Detent
- Tip Protector
- Blade
- Blade Support
- Hex Key
- Blade Sheath
- Battery-release Button
- Latch
PACKING LIST (FIG. A1)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product
until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the machine when assembling parts.
MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE
- Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
- Loosen and remove the quick-release lever, clamping block, and wing nut from the auxiliary handle (Fig. B1).
B-1| Auxiliary Handle| B-3| Wing Nut
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B-2| Quick-release Lever| B-4| Clamping Block - Push the auxiliary handle onto the shaft between the shoulder strap loop and front handle. Then insert the clamping block into the handle slot (Fig. B2).
- Mount the quick-release lever and tighten the wing nut. Make sure that the auxiliary handle is positioned upwards and points toward the top of the rear handle (Fig. B3).
- Pull the quick-release lever up to move/rotate the auxiliary handle to a comfortable operating position (Fig. B4).
- Engage the quick-release lever to secure the auxiliary handle in place.
MOUNTING THE SHOULDER STRAP
Depress the strap carabiner to open it and attach it onto the shoulder-strap
loop (Fig. C1).
There are two ways to release the strap. Take it off from your shoulder
directly (Fig. C2) or depress the carabiner and disconnect the shoulder strap
from the shoulder-strap loop (Fig. C3).
When wearing the strap, no other wearable should interfere with the release
and removal of the strap.
WARNING: If an emergency occurs, take it off from your shoulder
immediately, no matter what way the strap is on.
You should not use the single-shoulder strap and doubleshoulder strap
simultaneously.
UNFOLDING AND FOLDING THE CUTTING BLADES
To unfold
- Ensure that the blade sheath is in place and the battery pack is removed from the hedge trimmer.
- Push the lower part of the hand guard back toward the auxiliary handle to release the tip protector from the support block on the hand guard (Fig. D1).
- Press and hold the release lever, rotate the bladeangle handle to unfold the cutting blades, from the storage position to the desired cutting position (Fig. D1, D2).
D-1| Tip Protector| D-4| Locking Pin
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D-2| Support Block| D-5| Detent
D-3| Hand Guard| | - Release the release lever. An audible click indicates that the locking pin is engaged in one of the detents.
To fold (Fig. D3)
- Ensure that the blade sheath is in place and the battery pack is removed from the hedge trimmer.
- Press and hold the release lever, rotate the blade-angle handle to fold the cutting blades next to the shaft.
- Release the release lever.
- Push the lower part of the hand guard back toward the auxiliary handle to allow the tip protector to enter, then release the hand guard to ensure the tip protector rests on the support block.
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE CUTTING BLADES (FIG. E)
The angle of the cutting blades can be adjusted to 3 different positions UPWARDS and 6 positions DOWNWARDS to achieve a proper working position. Adjust the cutting head to a suitable working position before operating the hedge trimmer.
- Ensure that the blade sheath is in place and the battery pack is removed from the hedge trimmer.
- Press and hold the release lever, rotate the bladeangle handle to swing the cutting blades to the desired cutting position (Fig. D2).
- Release the release lever. An audible click indicates that the locking pin is engaged.
NOTICE: Check and ensure that the locking pin is securely engaged in one of the detents
OPERATION
WARNING: Never cut near power lines, electric cords, or other electric
sources. If the blades jam on any electrical cord or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE
BLADES OR THE UNINSULATED SHAFT! THEY CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND MAY BE
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
blades from the line or cord. Contact with the blade, other conductive parts
of the hedge trimmer, or live electric cords or lines will result in death by
electrocution or serious injury.
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 the
manufacturer of this product. 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. Securely tighten all fasteners
and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced.
APPLICATIONS
The product may be used in rain.
You may use this product for trimming low and tall hedges, shrubs and bushes
and similar material with a branch diameter of less than ø28 mm.
NOTICE: The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purposes. Any
other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BLADE SHEATH (Fig. F)
WARNING: Always wear gloves when removing or installing the blade sheath. Be
careful with the blade and protect your hands from being injured by the blade.
- The hedge trimmer is shipped with the blade sheath installed. Before use, slide the blade sheath off along the blade ridge and remove it.
- After using and before storing or transporting the hedge trimmer, clean the blade and slide the blade sheath onto the blade, cover the entire length of the blade and make sure that the open side is facing upward.
ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY
Use only with EGO’s battery packs and chargers listed in Fig.A2.
NOTE: Fully charge battery pack before first use.
To Attach (Fig. G1)
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots in the machine battery port and
slide the battery pack until it snaps into position.
To Detach (Fig. G2)
Depress the battery-release button and the battery pack will disengage from
the latch.
WARNING: Always be aware for the location of your feet, children, or pets
when pressing the battery-release button. Serious injury could result in if
the battery pack falls. NEVER remove the battery pack at a high location.
HOLDING THE MACHINE
Hold the hedge trimmer with one hand on the rear handle and with your other
hand on the front handle or the auxiliary handle (Fig. H1, H2).
WARNING: Always keep both hands on the hedge trimmer handles. Never hold
shrubs with one hand and operate the hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to
heed this warning may result in serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MACHINE
Before operating, remove the blade sheath and hold the trimmer with both
hands, one hand on the rear handle and the other on the front handle. Then
check for balanced footing, upright standing and a proper cutting distance.
Make sure that the cutting blade is not touching the ground or any other
objects.
To Start (Fig. J)
- Move the lock-off lever forward and then press the trigger switch to start.
- The further the trigger switch is depressed, the greater the speed. Adjust the speed to suit the task at hand.
NOTICE: The motor starts only when the lock-off lever is moved forward
and the trigger switch is depressed at the same time.
To Stop
Move the machine away from the cutting area and release the trigger switch to
stop it.
WARNING: Always remove the battery pack from the machine during work
breaks and after finishing work.
CHANGING SPEED MODE (FIG. K)
The machine features three speed modes. Each time the speed mode switch is
pressed, the speed will change.
The speed indicator will display the active speed status: One light for low
speed, two lights for medium speed, three lights for high speed. The low speed
mode provides better control of the machine and longer operating time per
charge.
NOTICE: The speed mode can be set before the machine is turned on OR
during operation.
When the machine is re-started after a break, the speed mode will return to
the previous speed.
| K-1 | Speed Indicator | K-3 | Speed Mode Button |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-2 | Bluetooth® Indicator | K-4 | Battery-status Indicator |
BATTERY-STATUS INDICATOR AND SPEED INDICATOR (FIG. K)
The battery-status indicator shows the charge level and the working status of the battery pack, and the speed indicator shows the working status of the machine as shown in the chart below. The battery-status indicator and the speed indicator will illuminate when the machine is started OR the speed mode button is pressed.
| Indicator Lights | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Battery-status indicator | Solid green |
| Flashing green | |
| Solid red | |
| Flashing red |
immediately.
Solid orange| | The battery pack is overheated. Cool the battery pack until
the temperature drops below 67°C. See ” Battery High-temperature Protection
” below
Flashing red/ green alternately| | The battery pack electronics error. Replace
the battery pack or contact EGO customer
service center. See ” Battery Electronics Error Protection ” below.
Speed Indicator (the Illustrates show the high speed)| Solid green| | The
machine is working properly.
Solid orange| | The machine is overheated. Cool the machine until the
temperature drops below 80°C. See ” Machine High-temperature Protection ”
below.
Flashing orange| | The machine is overloaded. See “Machine Overload
Protection” below.
Battery High-temperature Protection
If the battery temperature exceeds 70°C during operation,the temperature-
protection circuit will immediately shut off the machine to protect the
battery pack from overheating damage. The battery-status indicator will glow
solid orange. Release the trigger and wait until the overheated battery cools
down and the indicator turns green, then restart the machine.
Battery Electronics Error Protection
When the battery pack electronics error occurs, the battery-status indictor
will flash red/green alternately and the machine will shut off in 3 seconds.
Replace the battery pack or contact EGO customer service center.
Machine Overload Protection
This machine has built-in overload circuit protection. When the machine is
overloaded, the motor will stop and the speed indicator will flash orange.
Remove the battery pack from the machine, then reattach the battery pack and
restart the machine. Decrease the load on the machine, avoid too long or
oversize cutting line or cutting on the heavy/woody shrubs.
Machine High-temperature Protection
If the machine temperature exceeds 90°C during operation, the temperature-
protection circuit will immediately shut off the machine from overheating
damage. The speed indicator will glow solid orange. Release the trigger and
wait until the overheated machine
cools down and the speed indicator turns green, then restart the machine.
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USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
WARNING: 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.
**WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, keep hands away from
blades. Do not attempt to remove cut material or hold material to be cut when
the blades are moving. Make sure that the blades have completely stopped and
the battery pack is removed before clearing jammed material from blades. Do
not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or
holding the unit.
****WARNING: Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects, such as cords, lights, wire, or string which can become entangled in
the cutting blade and create a risk of serious personal injury.
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.
Cutting Close to the Ground
- Set the cutting blades to a suitable angle.
- Swing the hedge trimmer right and left in an arc and do not rest the cutter blade on the ground (Fig. L).
Cutting the Side of the Hedge (Fig. M1, M2)
- Set the cutting blades to a suitable angle.
- Slowly swing the hedge trimmer up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge.
Cutting the Top of the Hedge (Fig. N)
- Hold the cutting blades at an angle of 0° to 10° to the top of the hedge.
- Swing the hedge trimmer horizontally and in an arc while making the cut.
Cutting Overhead (Fig. P1, P2)
- Set the cutting blades completely to a suitable angle.
- Hold the hedge trimmer and slowly swing it in an arc to make maximum use of its reach.
WARNING: Any overhead working position is tiring. To minimize the risk of accidents, work in such positions for short periods only. Set the angle of the blades to maximum so that the machine can be held in a lower, less tiring position while still providing adequate reach.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
WARNING: 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.
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.
WARNING: 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.
All hedge trimmer service, other than the items listed in these maintenance
instructions, should be performed by competent hedge trimmer service
personnel.
SHARPENING THE BLADES
When cutting performance and behavior begin to deteriorate, re-sharpen the
blades. It is recommended to have the blades re-sharpened by a qualified
service technician.
NOTICE: Do not operate your hedge trimmer with dull or damaged blades.
This may cause overload and will give unsatisfactory cutting results.
LUBRICATING THE BLADES (Fig. Q)
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 from your hedge trimmer.
- Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply some light-weight machine oil along the edge of the top blade.
NOTICE: If you need to use the hedge trimmer for a long time, it is
recommended to take a break and remove the battery to oil the blade.
NOTICE: If the upper blades are aligned completely with the lower ones,
start the hedge trimmer and then stop it to offset the blades before
lubrication.
NOTICE: Do not operate your hedge trimmer with dull or damaged cutting
blades. This may cause overload and unsatisfactory cutting results.
TRANSMISSION GEARS LUBRICATION
For best operation and longer lifetime, lubricate the transmission gears with
a special grease (4-5 ml each time) after every 50 hours operation.
The special grease should meet the following requirements:
- Belong to DIN51818: NLGI-2 cone penetration degree.
- Composed of polyurea thickeners + synthetic lubricating oil.
- Excellent low-temperature startup, EP, mechanical shearing, abrasion resistance and oxidative stability properties.
- Operation temperature must contain -40~180°C.
Remove the battery and the sealing bolts (Fig. R1, R2, R3).
NOTICE: Use a 5 mm hex key (not included) to handle sealing bolts 1 – 4,
use the included hex key to remove sealing bolt 5.
Lubricating the transmission gears through the oil-hole.
| R-1 | Sealing Bolt 1 | R-4 | Sealing Bolt 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-2 | Sealing Bolt 2 | R-5 | Sealing Bolt 5 |
| R-3 | Sealing Bolt 3 |
WARNING: The sealing bolt 4 shall not be lost.
Operation of the machine without it may result in injury to the user. Please
be sure to secure it in place before using the machine.
TRANSPORTING AND STORING
- Always place the blade sheath onto the blade before storing or transporting. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blade. For saving space, fold the hedge trimmer to its storage position (see Fig. D1)
- 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.
Protecting the environment
**** Do not dispose of electrical equipment, used battery and charger into
household waste!
Take this product to an authorized recycler and make it available for separate
collection. Electric tools must be returned to an environmentally compatible
recycling facility.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEM | CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Hedge trimmerdoesn’t work. | ◾ The battery pack is not attached tothe hedge |
trimmer.
◾ No electrical contact between thehedge trimmer and battery pack.
◾ The battery pack charge is depleted.
◾ The battery pack is too hot. Seethe chapter “Battery Hightemperature
Protection”.
◾ The hedge trimmer is too hot. See the chapter “Machine
HightemperatureProtection”.
◾ The hedge trimmer is used at low temperatures.
◾ The lock-off lever and trigger switch are not depressed
simultaneously.
◾ The blade is jammed.
◾ The battery pack has electronics error. See the chapter “Battery
Electronics Error Protection”.| ◾ Attach the battery pack to the hedge
trimmer.
◾ Remove battery pack, check contacts and reinstallthe battery pack.
◾ Charge the battery pack.
◾ Remove the battery pack and cool the battery packuntil the temperature drops
below 67°C.
◾ Remove the battery pack and cool the hedge trimmer until the temperature
drops below 80°C.
◾ Place the battery pack and the machine at roomtemperature (above 0°C) and
charge the batterypack fully. Contact EGO customer service center ifthe
machine still does not work.
◾ Move the lock-off lever forward and press thetrigger switch at the same
time.
◾ Remove the battery pack from the machine, removethe obstruction carefully,
then reinsert the batterypack and restart the machine.
◾ Replace the battery pack or contact EGO customerservice center.
Excessivevibration ornoise.| ◾ Dry or corroded blades.
◾ Blades or blade support is bent.
◾ Bent or damaged teeth.
◾ Loose bolts.| ◾ Lubricate the blades, following the instructions in the
“LUBRICATING THE BLADES” section in this manual.
◾ Replace with a new blade or support. Contact EGO service center for blade or
support replacement.
◾ Replace with a new blade. Contact EGO service center for blade replacement
service.
◾ Check all loose bolts. Use an adjustable wrench and the included hex wrench
to tighten the loose bolts.
WARRANTY
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