EGO HTA2000 Hedge Trimmer Attachment Instruction Manual

EGO HTA2000 Hedge Trimmer Attachment Instruction Manual

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READ & UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

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 machine. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to these symbols.

| This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER| DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING| WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION| CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.

DAMAGE PREVENTION AND INFORMATION MESSAGES

These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word “NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.

SYMBOLS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate it.

read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
| Wear Eye Protection| Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
| Wear Head Protection| Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.
| Keep sufficient distance away from electrical power lines| To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. (15m) of overhead electrical lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
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Recycle Symbol

| This product uses lithium – ion (Li – ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/ or disposal options.
IP…| Ingress Protection Degree| Classifies the degree of protection provided by an enclosure, for electrical equipment.
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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warning refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a GFCI protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust devices can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contact eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

SERVICE

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEDGE TRIMMER

• DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter blade stopped. When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always fit the cutting device cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Keep cable away from cutting area. During operating the cable may be hidden in shrubs and can be accidentally cut by the blade.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR EXTENDED HEDGE TRIMMER

• Do not use the extended-reach hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
• Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
• Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Failing debris can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING! Only use with handle assembled to hedge trimmer. The use of the hedge trimmer without the proper handle provided may result in serious personal injury.

• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Check the hedge for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences.
• Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the hedge trimmer in unexpected situations.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown terrain. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground.
• Observe the cutting blades at all times – do not cut any area if the hedge that you cannot see. When cutting the top of a taller hedge, check the other side of the hedge frequently for bystanders, animals and obstructions.
• Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the hedge trimmer.
• On machines with a defined transport position (cutting blade folded flat against the hedge trimmer shaft): Never start the machine in the transport position, since the blades are not engaged in that position and you therefore cannot visually check to see that they will be stopped at idle when you start to adjust the cutting blade to the desired cutting position (where the blades are engaged).
• Check damaged parts before further use of the hedge trimmer. Any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
• Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn). Replace the blade only with a blade from EGO™.
• Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced blade causes vibration that could damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Never allow children to operate the hedge trimmer.
• The trimmer shall be used to cut stems less than 1″ (26mm) thick.
• Trim only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and sharpening.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS

• Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet locations.
• The battery pack must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped.
• The battery shall be disposed of safely.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

CAUTION! The electrolyte is a dilute sulfuric acid that is harmful to the skin and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive.

• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Replacement Parts – When servicing, use only identical EGO replacement parts. Use of any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury.
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when the tool is not operating. Take care when performing maintenance or service.
• Remove or disconnect the battery pack before servicing, cleaning or removing material from the hedge trimmer.
• Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections.
• Store the tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 212 °F (100°C) may cause explosion.
• If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact the EGO Customer Service Center for assistance.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCIONS

• WARNING: Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.
  WARNING: Some dust created by power cutting contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:

• Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the   skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.

NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of the EGO HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact EGO customer service center 1-855-EGO-5656.
This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation and maintenance of your product. Read it carefully before using the product. Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.

SERIAL NUMBER ____ DATE OF PURCHASE
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: IPX4 rating is based on the machine and battery being used together as a system.

PACKING LIST

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT ( Fig.1)

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 using this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

End Cap
Protects shaft from intrusion of dirt and debris when not in use.
Soft Sleeve
For comfort and control.
Dual-head Wrench
Lock/unlocks the hex head lubrication bolt.
Tip protector (Optional)
Protects the outer end of the blade. If there is a need, please contact EGO customer service center 1-855-EGO-5656.
Blade
Hardened steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs.
Blade Guard
Safeguards against contact with the sharp blades when the tool is not in use. Protects the blades from damage when the tool is in transportation and storage.
Release Trigger/Adjusting Lever/Locking Plate
Adjusts the hedge trimmer blade to the desired working position.

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 possibly serious personal injury.
WARNING! Never attach or adjust any attachment while the power head is running or with the battery installed. Failure to stop the motor and remove the battery may cause serious personal injury.

UNPACKING

• This product requires assembly.
• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
• Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the product to the place of purchase.

ADJUSTING THE BLADE

When the hedge trimmer is removed from the package, it is folded in its storage position with the blade against the shaft (Fig. 2).

Adjust the blade to a suitable working position before attaching it to the power head.

There are 12 possible working positions (Fig. 3).

The angle of the blade can be adjusted upwards to any of 5 positions, from 0 (straight) to 45, and downwards to any of 7 positions, from 0 to 90 (right angle facing down)

1. While pressing the release trigger, rotate the adjusting lever to adjust the blade to the desired cutting position (Fig. 4).
   

2. Once the desired position has been reached, release the release-trigger. An audible click indicates that the locking pin is engaged in the locking plate (Fig. 4).

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, remove the battery before making adjustments and make adjustments only when the blades are at a standstill. Never touch the blades while making adjustments.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, always stop the tool, remove the battery, and cover the blade with the blade guard before moving the blade to the storage position or from the storage position to the normal working position.

CONNECTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD

This hedge trimmer attachment is designed for use with EGO Power Head PH1400/PH1400-FC/PH1420/PH1420-FC. The hedge trimmer may be attached in either the top-cutting or the side-cutting position (Fig. 5).

For detailed working techniques, please see “WORKING TECHNIQUES” section in this manual.

The hedge trimmer attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.

1.  Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.

2. Loosen the wing knob

3. Remove the end cap from the hedge trimmer attachment and place it in a safe place for later use. Align the arrow on the hedge trimmer shaft with the arrow on the coupler (Fig. 6a)
   
   and push the hedge trimmer shaft into the coupler until you hear a clear “click” sound. The coupler should be positioned all the way to the RED LINE labeled on the shaft that the hedge trimmer shaft is properly mounted into place (Fig. 6b).
   

4. Pull on the shaft of the hedge trimmer to verify that it is securely locked into the coupler. If not, rotate the hedge trimmer shaft from side to side in the coupler until it snaps into place.

5. Tighten the wing knob securely.

WARNING! Be certain the wing knob is fully tightened before operating the tool and check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Loosen the wing knob.
3. Press the shaft-release button and, with the button pressed, pull or twist the hedge trimmer shaft out of the coupler to separate it from the power head.

MOUNTING THE TIP PROTECTOR (Available separately)

1. Use a hex wrench (included in the combo package) to remove the short bolt, plain washer, bushing and nut at the end of the blade (Fig. 7).
   
   Save the plain washer, bushing and nut for reassembly.

2. Align the tip protector with the bulge on the blade and mount it into place. Secure it with the new long bolt and nut as well as the saved washer, bushing and nut (Fig. 8).
   
   

OPERATION

DANGER : 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 BLADE OR THE ALUMINUM POLE! 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 blade 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 comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the unit.

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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for trimming hedges, shrubs, scrub, bushes and similar material with a branch diameter of less than 1 inch.
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER WITH POWER HEAD
WARNING: Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this tool. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye and ear/hearing protection. Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear short pants or sandals or go barefoot.

PREPARATION FOR CUTTING

Refer to “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” earlier in this manual for appropriate safety equipment.

1. Adjust the cutting blade to the desired working position.
2. Remove the blade guard from the blade.

WORKING TECHNIQUES

• Horizontal Cutting (with blade atan angle)
  Cut close to the ground from a standing position, e.g. for trimming low shrubs.
  Swing the blade right and left as you move along the hedge – use both sides of the blades and do not rest the cutter blade on the ground (Fig. 9).
  

• Horizontal Cutting (with straight blade)
  Hold the blade at an angle of 0° to 10° as you slowly swing the hedge trimmer horizontally. Swing the blade in an arc towards the outsides of the hedge so that the cuttings are swept to the ground (Fig. 10)
  
  Recommendation: Cut hedges that are no more than chest height in this working position.

• Vertical Cutting (with blade at an angle)
  This is useful when cutting without standing directly next to the hedge, e.g. , there is a flowerbed between operator and hedge. In this situation, it is best to connect the hedge trimmer to the power head in the side-cutting position (see Fig. 5). Slowly swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge – use both sides of the cutting blade (Fig. 11).
  

• Vertical Cutting (with straight blade)
  Slowly swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move along the hedge – use both sides of the blade (Fig. 12).
  
  

• Overhead Cutting (with blade at an angle)
  Hold the hedge trimmer vertically and slowly swing it in an arc to make maximum use of its reach (Fig. 13).
  

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 blade to maximum so that the tool can be held in a lower, less tiring position while still providing adequate reach.

TO START/STOP THE TOOL
See “STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD” section in the power head PH1400/PH1400-FC/PH1420/PH1420-FC operator’s manual.

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 prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the power head before inspecting, cleaning, performing maintenance or changing add-on attachments. A battery operated tool with the battery pack inserted is always on and can start accidently.
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 a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: When cleaning the hedge trimmer attachment, DO NOT immerse it in water or other liquids.

CLEANING

• Use a soft brush to remove debris from all air intakes and cutting blades.
• To remove pitch and other sticky residue, spray the blades with resin solvent. Run the motor briefly so that the solvent is evenly distributed.
• 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, and by solvents such as kerosene. Moisture can also cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth. NEVER use water for cleaning the tool.

All hedge trimmer service, other than the items listed in these maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent hedge trimmer service personnel.

REPLACING THE BLADE

WARNING: Always wear gloves when handling the blade; these components are very sharp and may contain burrs.

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.

2. Adjust the blade to the horizontal position, ensuring that the blade assembly is in line with the hedge trimmer shaft for easy mounting (Fig. 14).
   

3. Use a hex wrench (not included) to loosen the 6 screws (short screws) in the bottom cover and remove them.

4. Continue loosening the 2 screws (long screws) to remove the support plate 1 & 2, as well as the 2 bushings. The 2 bushings are separately located inside the two rounded rectangle slots in the blade assembly.

5. Remove the support plate 3.

6. Carefully remove the link lever from the blade.

7. Remove the blade assembly from the tool and replace it with a new one.

8. Align the inward bulge on the new blade assembly with the hole inside the eccentric block assembly to install the new blade assembly into place.

9. Insert the two bushings into the two rounded rectangle separately

10. Mount the support plate 1 and then mount the support plate 2.

11.  Keep the inside holes in the blade, the bushings, and the holes in the support plates in line with the screw holes in the gear case. Install the 2 long screws into the aligned holes and tighten them securely (Fig.15).
    
    

12. 12. Slightly move the upper blade back and forth to check whether the blade can move freely. If not, reassemble the blades until the upper blade can move freely.

13. Install the link lever with its bulge facing the blade (Fig.16).
    

14. Align the hole of support plate 3 with the bulge on the eccentric block assembly to install the support plate into place, ensuring that the plate is exactly located in the center, parallel to both edges.

15. Mount the bottom cover onto the gear case and secure it with 6 short screws (Fig. 17).
    
    

16. Start the hedge trimmer to check whether the hedge trimmer can work normally. If it does not, reassemble following the above steps.

SHARPENING THE BLADE

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. 18)

For best operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer blades with lightweight machine oil before and after each use.

1. Remove the battery pack from the hedge trimmer.
2. Lay the hedge trimmer on a flat surface. Apply some light-weight machine oil along the edge of the top blades. If you will be using the hedge trimmer for an extended time, it is advisable to take a break, remove the battery, and oil the blades.

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.
WARNING: Do not oil while the hedge trimmer is running.
WARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling the blade assembly, wear nonslip, 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.

TRANSMISSION GEARS LUBRICATION

The transmission gears in the gear case need to be lubricated periodically with gear grease. Check the gear case grease lever approximately every 50 hours of operation by removing the sealing screw on the gear case. There are three sealing screws: one on the side and two on the top.
If no grease can be seen on the flanks of the gear, follow the steps below to fill with gear grease to 3/4 capacity.
Do not completely fill the transmission gears.

1. Depending on which screw you are removing, lay the hedge trimmer on its back or hold it on its side so that the sealing screw to be removed is facing upwards (Fig. 19 & 20)
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2. Use the dual-head wrench provided to loosen and remove the sealing screw.

3. Use a grease gun (not included) to inject some grease into the screw hole; do not exceed 3/4 capacity.

4. Tighten the sealing screw after injection.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

• Remove the battery pack from the tool.
• Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it.
• Put on the blade guard onto the cutting blade before storing or transporting. Use caution to avoid the sharp teeth of the blades. For saving space, fold the hedge trimmer to its storage position (see Fig. 2).
• If the hedge trimmer is removed from the power head and stored separately, fit the end cap onto the hedge trimmer shaft to avoid getting dirt into the coupler.
• Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out of the reach of children. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers, gasoline, or other chemicals.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The battery pack is notattached to the power head.

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• Attach the battery pack to the powerhead.

• No electrical contact betweenthe trimmer and battery.

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• Remove battery, check contacts andreinstall the battery pack.

• The battery pack is depleted.

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• Charge the battery pack.

• The lock-off button is notpressed before pressing the trigger switch.

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• Press down the lock-off lever and holdit, then press the trigger to turn on the hedge trimmer.

• The battery pack or powerhead is too hot.

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• Allow the battery pack or power headto cool until the temperature drops below 152°F (67°C).

• The blade is jammed.

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• Remove the battery pack from the tool.Remove the obstruction carefully and then reinsert the battery and restart the tool.

• The hedge trimmer is not wellconnected with the power head.

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• Disconnect the hedge trimmer from thepower head. Reconnect them following the section “

CONNECTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD ” in this manual.

**** Excessive vibration or noise.|

• Dry or corroded blades.

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• Lubricate the blades.

• Blades or blade support is bent.

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• Replace with a new blade or supportfollowing the section “

REPLACING THE BLADE ” in this manual or contact EGO service center for replacement.

• Bent or damaged teeth.

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• Replace with a new blade followingthe section “

REPLACING THE BLADE ” in this manual or contact EGO service center for replacement.

• Loose blade bolts.

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• Tighten the blade bolts. Using a hex
• wrench (not included), turn the bolt clockwise to tighten.

EGO LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY POLICY TERMS AND DURATION
Chervon North America, Inc. (“Chervon North America”) provides the following Limited Warranty for EGO products to the original purchaser of EGO products.
The detailed warranty period for each EGO product can be found online at http://[egopowerplus.com](http://egopowerplus.com)/warranty-policy.
Please contact EGO Customer Service Toll-Free at 1-855-EGO-5656 any time you have questions or warranty claims or would like a hard copy of the warranty

LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY

EGO products are warranted against defects in material or workmanship from the date of original retail purchase for the applicable warranty period. For any properly and timely submitted warranty claim, if Chervon North America determines a product to be defective during the warranty period, the product will receive free repair or replacement as determined by Chervon North America.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
For warranty service, within the applicable warranty period, please contact EGO customer service toll-free at 1-855-EGO-5656. When requesting warranty service, you must present the original dated sales receipt. An authorized service center will be selected to evaluate and repair the product if defective according to the stated warranty terms. When bringing your product to the authorized service center, there may be a small deposit that will be required when dropping off your tool. This deposit is refundable when the repair service is deemed to be covered under warranty.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS & EXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized EGO retailer and is not transferable. EGO products shall not be considered defective, and this warranty will not apply, where the claimed defect is attributable to any cause other than the above-defined defects. This warranty shall be void if the product has been used for rental purposes. This warranty shall not apply to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, unauthorized repair, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause; operating the product outside EGO’s instructions, specifications or guidelines; or failure to properly service of maintain the product. This warranty also does not apply to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents; defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED. Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to the applicable warranty period defined at the beginning of this article. The sole and exclusive remedy in connection with the purchase, installation, use, and/or performance of the EGO products is repair or replacement of the product as determined by Chervon North America. Chervon North America’s maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price paid for the product. CHERVON NORTH AMERICA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR TO ANYONE ELSE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INDIRECT, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER ECONOMIC INJURY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on howlong an implied warranty lasts, the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the limitations on time to bring certain actions, so such limitations contained herein do not apply to individual consumers in those states.
This warranty is subject to and shall be interpreted according to Michigan law without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. No legal action shall be brought against Chervon North America unless filed within one (1) year after the basis for such legal action becomes known, or with the exercise of reasonable diligence should have become known. Any action not timely filed shall be deemed waived.   For customer service contact us toll-free at: 1-855-EGO-5656 or
EGOPOWERPLUS.COM. EGO Customer Service 769 Seward Ave. NW, Suite 102 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504. 

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