Echo ECHT-58V Original Instructions Manual Download

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wear loose fitting clothing, short trousers, jewellery of
any kind, or use with bare feet.

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Secure long hair so it is above

shoulder level to prevent

entanglement in moving parts.

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Use of hearing protection reduces the ability to hear
warnings (shouts or alarms). The operator must pay
extra attention to what is going on in the working area.

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Operating similar tools nearby increases both the risk
of hearing injury and the potential for other persons to
enter your working area.

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Do not use the product when you are

tired, ill, or under

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance and can
result in serious injury.

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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

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Before starting the product,

make sure the cutting

blades will not come in contact with anything.

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While operating the hedge trimmer, always hold it firmly
with both hands by the two handles. Ensure that the
operating position is safe and secure. The manufacturer
does not recommend the use of steps or ladders. If
higher trimming is required, use an extended-reach
tool.

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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 the blade or service the product unless the
battery pack is removed.

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Switch off and remove the battery pack. Make sure all
move parts have come to a complete stop:

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before leaving the product unattended

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before cleaning or clearing a blockage

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before adjusting the working position of the cutting
means

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before checking, conducting maintenance, or
working on the product

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Do not force the product

through heavy shrubbery. This

can cause the blades to bind and slow down. If the
blades slow down, reduce the pace.

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Do not attempt to cut stems or twigs that are larger
than 17 mm thick, or those obviously too large to feed
into the cutting blade. Use a non-powered hand saw or
pruning saw to trim large stems.

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Do not operate the product with damaged or excessively
worn blades.

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Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety
principals. A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.

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Battery product should be charged in a location where
the temperature is more than 10°C but less than 38°C

to reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not
store outside or in vehicles.

WARNING!

If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact,
or begins to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop
the product and inspect for damage or identify
the cause of the vibration. Any damage should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.

Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the
product.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household
refuse or by burning them. ECHO Distributors offer to
retrieve old batteries to protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects
(short circuit risk).
Use only ECBC-58VEU and ECBC-58VUK charger for
charging battery packs.
Do not use battery packs from other systems.
Compatible battery packs: ECBP-58V20, ECBP-58V40
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under
extreme load or extreme temperatures. In case of contact
with battery acid, wash it off immediately with soap and
water. In case of eye contact, rinse thoroughly for at least
10 minutes and immediately seek medical attention.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of

re, personal injury, and product

damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your
tool, battery pack or charger in

uid or allow a

uid

ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive

uids,

such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and
bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.

RESIDUAL RISKS

Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still
impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in use and the
operator should pay special attention to avoid the following:

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injury caused by the blade.

– The blade cannot be guarded while cutting. Keep

the blade away from yourself and others. Cover it
with the blade protector when the product is not in
use.

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injury caused by vibration.

– Always use the right tool for the job, use designated

handles, and restrict working time and exposure.