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Avoid contact with hard or solid foreign objects such as
EN
stones, rocks or pieces of metal.
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Never cut wood or shrubs with a stem diameter of
more than 2 cm.
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Inspect the blade at a regular short interval for signs
of damage. Do not continue working with a damaged
blade.
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Re-sharpen the blade regularly (when it has dulled
noticeably) and have it balanced if necessary
(performed by a qualified service technician).
Tips for best brush-cutting
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Always hold brush cutter on your right side with both
hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles.
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Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by
the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
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Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such
as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal,
etc., which can be thrown or entangled in the blade.
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Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts,
buildings or other immovable objects.
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Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without
first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.
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Use the unit for cutting from the right to the left in a
broad sweeping action from side to side.
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Use only the EGO
blade. Using any other brand blade
TM
with this brush cutter could result in serious personal
injury.
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 may create a
hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and
reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
CLEAN THE MACHINE
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Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild
detergent.
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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.
LUBRICATE THE GEAR CASES
For best operation and longer lifetime, lubricate the gear
CASES with a special grease (4-5 ml each time) after
every 50 hours operation.
The special grease should meet the following
requirements:
1. Belong to DIN51818: NLGI-1 cone penetration
degree.
2. Ester base grease.
3. Excellent low-temperature startup, EP, mechanical
shearing, abrasion resistance and oxidative stability
properties.
4. Operation temperature must contain -40~180°C.
Remove the battery and the sealing bolts. Lubricating the
gear cases through the oil-hole.
STORING THE MACHINE
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Remove the battery pack from the machine when it is
not in use.
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Clean the machine thoroughly before storing it.
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Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up
or up high, out of the reach of children. Do not store
the machine on or adjacent to fertilizers, gasoline, or
other chemicals.
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Use of the blade sheath onto the 3-tooth blade during
transport and storage.
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 machines
must be returned to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.