Ego Power+ HT5100E Manuel De L'opérateur page 8

WARNING:
EN 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
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 EGO
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 Ø33 mm.
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
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.
WARNING:
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.
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56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER — HT5100E / HT6500E
STARTING/STOPPING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
Before operating, remove the shield 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.
WARNING:
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.
To Start
Depress the lock-off trigger with palm and then press the
rear switch level up. With rear switch level depressed,
continue pressing the front switch lever to start.
To Stop
Release either of the switch levers to stop it.
NOTICE:
hedge trimmer to start.
USING THE HEDGE TRIMMER
. The use of
TM WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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 totally 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:
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.
WARNING:
through the heavy shrubbery. This can cause the blades to
bind and slow, reducing the cutting efficiency.
NOTICE:
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.
Always keep both hands on the hedge
Both switch levers need to be pressed for the
If the blade jams on any electrical cord
To prevent serious personal injury, keep
Clear the area to be cut before each use.
Avoid trimming too much at one time or
For new growth, a wide sweeping is suitable