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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DH2000

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents ..............................................................................................................................  2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................  3

The Instruction Manual ................................................................................................................  3

Servicing Information .........................................................................................................................  3

Parts/Serial Number.....................................................................................................................  3
Service .........................................................................................................................................  3
Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support........................................................................................  3
Warranty Registration ..................................................................................................................  3
Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................  3

Safety.................................................................................................................................................  4

Important Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................  4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .....................................................................  4
International Symbols ..................................................................................................................  5
Important Information - 

Read All Instructions

............................................................................  6

General Power Tool Safety Warnings..........................................................................................  6
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings.................................................................................................  8

Description.......................................................................................................................................  14

Safety Decals.............................................................................................................................  14

Contents ..........................................................................................................................................  16
Assembly .........................................................................................................................................  17

Battery Installation .....................................................................................................................  17

Operation .........................................................................................................................................  18

Starting Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer.................................................................................  18
Stopping Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer...............................................................................  19
Hedge Trimming ........................................................................................................................  20

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................  22

Battery Removal ........................................................................................................................  22
Cleaning Battery and Battery Compartment ..............................................................................  23
Charging Battery ........................................................................................................................  23
Lubrication .................................................................................................................................  24
Blades ........................................................................................................................................  25

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................  28
Storage ............................................................................................................................................  29

Electric Hedge Trimmer .............................................................................................................  29
Battery........................................................................................................................................  29
Battery Charger..........................................................................................................................  29

Disposal ...........................................................................................................................................  30

Hedge Trimmer ..........................................................................................................................  30
Battery........................................................................................................................................  30

Specifications...................................................................................................................................  31
Warranty Statements .......................................................................................................................  32
Product Registration ........................................................................................................................  35
Notes ...............................................................................................................................................  36

Summary of Contents for DH2000

Page 1: ...64 DH2000 CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER w battery and charger DH2000W CORDLESS HEDGE TRIMMER w o battery and charger Some of the dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed ECHO ...

Page 2: ...ation Read All Instructions 6 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 6 Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings 8 Description 14 Safety Decals 14 Contents 16 Assembly 17 Battery Installation 17 Operation 18 Starting Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer 18 Stopping Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer 19 Hedge Trimming 20 Maintenance 22 Battery Removal 22 Cleaning Battery and Battery Compartment 23 Charging Battery 23 Lubr...

Page 3: ...ddress of the authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 877 986 7783 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may ca...

Page 4: ...rious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided The enclosed message provides i...

Page 5: ... Battery from Hedge Trimmer When Not in Use RecycleBatteryat an accredited RBRC recycling center Safety Alert Symbol DO NOT Throw Electrical Appliances in Garbage Plan retreat path from falling objects Do not operate closer than 15 M 50 ft from electrical hazard Burn Hazard Alert DO NOT Subject Battery to Temperatures Above 140 F 60 C Recycle Electrical Appliances Avoid all power lines This unit i...

Page 6: ... risk of electric shock fire or serious injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS General Power Tool Safety Warnings 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 warnings refers to your mains operated corded power tool or b...

Page 7: ...rench 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 jewellery Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes je...

Page 8: ...ety of the power tool is maintained Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock fire and or serious 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 mate...

Page 9: ...l guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit Replace blade cover when unit is not in use Check unit for damage especially if the unit is dropped If damage is found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace ...

Page 10: ...who has a pacemaker Extended Operation Extreme Conditions Prolonged exposure to cold and or vibration may result in injury Read and follow all safety and operation instructions to minimize risk of injury Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist hand arm injuries It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be bro...

Page 11: ...on and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented All over head electr...

Page 12: ...ions or recycle the battery at an accredited Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation recycling center Avoid direct sunlight heat and open flames DO NOT allow battery to get wet CHARGE battery only in proper temperature range of 0 C to 60 C 32 F to 140 F DO NOT solder on battery pack DO NOT reverse battery polarity or terminals DO NOT reverse charge or reverse connect battery Connect battery onl...

Page 13: ... charger in explosive atmospheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Chargers can produce sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes there is a risk of explosion Charger plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded chargers Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock Check the cha...

Page 14: ...lades 2 GUARD Helps to deflect chips or other debris away from the operator s hands 3 SUPPORT HANDLE Contains the interlock switch 4 INTERLOCK SWITCH Stops the hedge trimmer whenever the support handle is released 5 POWER INDICATOR LED Remains illuminated when power to unit is turned on Turns off when power to unit is off 6 POWER BUTTON Press once to turn on power to the unit power indicator LED i...

Page 15: ...blades and helps guide material into cutters 12 BLADES Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar The blades are double sided capable of cutting on either side 13 BLADE COVER Used to cover blades during transportation or storage Remove blade cover before using hedge trimmer 14 BATTERY USAGE DECAL 15 GENERAL WARNING DECAL 16 GEAR BOX GREASE DECAL ...

Page 16: ... may be necessary After opening the carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts Battery and charger may be sold separately __1__ 1 Hedge Trimmer __2__ 1 Instruction Manual __3__ 1 Battery DH2000 model only __4__ 1 Battery Charger DH2000 model only __5__ 1 Blade Cover 1 2 3 4 5 1 ...

Page 17: ...ngled Note The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use 1 Make sure power to unit is turned off Note DH2000 shipped with battery attached to hedge trimmer with battery spacer Remove screw D and remove battery spacer E for initial battery installation 2 Align ridges A on battery pack with grooves in hedge trimmer Slide battery pack into hedge t...

Page 18: ...ry ALWAYS maintain a minimum safety zone of 15 feet 4 5 meters from where you are working Don t allow others to enter the safety zone unless you have shut the unit off and the blades have completely stopped moving ALWAYS maintain a direct line of sight to the hedge trimmer blades and the area where trimming work is being performed Be aware of what lies in the path of the hedge trimmer blades at al...

Page 19: ...ckout C and depress throttle trigger D to increase RPM to operating speed Stopping Cordless Electric Hedge Trimmer Read understand and follow all safety and operating instructions in this manual The blades do not stop immediately upon releasing throttle trigger D 1 Release throttle trigger D and throttle trigger lockout C and allow blades to stop 2 Push power button A to turn off power to unit Not...

Page 20: ...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 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible ...

Page 21: ...arger than 15 mm 0 6 in in 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 If blades do become jammed stop the motor allow the blades to stop and remove the battery pack before attempting to remove the obstruction ...

Page 22: ...rmed only by qualified repair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in risk of injury Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance is required to prevent mechanical problems If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools to perform the scheduled maintenance take the unit to your authorized...

Page 23: ...y pack or charger cooling slots A Note The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use Note Charge the battery when it no longer produces sufficient power to operate the hedge trimmer or when battery lights indicate that the battery is low 1 Plug charger AC cord into 120V AC outlet 2 Align ridges on battery with grooves on charger and slide batte...

Page 24: ...Note Lubricate blades periodically during use Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Stop hedge trimmer See Stopping Cordless Electric Hedge Clipper 2 Remove battery See Battery Removal 3 Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50 50 cleaning m...

Page 25: ...ase from around grease fitting Blades Read understand and follow all safety and operating instructions in this manual Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized Shindaiwa Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur Note Inspect blades and clean and sharpen as needed Lubricate blades periodically during use Sharpening Hedge Trimmer blades are very shar...

Page 26: ...NOT allow blade to overheat 6 Brush loose debris and file shavings from blades 7 Install blade guard see Blade Guard Remove Install instructions 8 Lubricate blades see Lubrication Adjustment Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade lock nuts to keep hands at a safe d...

Page 27: ...m may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands Use a socket and extension when removing and installing blade guard lock nuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Remove blade guard lock nuts A 4 Remove blade guard B 5 Remove blade tip guard C Install Blade Guard 1 Install blade tip guard C 2 Install blad...

Page 28: ...ll not turn on Battery pack not installed properly Check the battery pack installation Unit does not run when turned on Battery pack discharged Charge the battery pack Blades head obstructed Turn off the unit remove battery and clean obstruction from blades Battery pack outside acceptable temperature range Remove the battery pack and allow to cool Seized blades Brush loose debris from blades and l...

Page 29: ... from exterior of unit 4 Tighten all screws and nuts 5 Replace blade cover 6 Cover battery compartment of hedge trimmer 7 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children Battery 1 Remove battery from hedge trimmer See Battery Removal 2 Store in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children 3 Store in temperatures between 20 C 4 F and 60 C 140 F 4 If battery is stored for long...

Page 30: ...Battery ECHO Incorporated participates in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation RBRC program ECHO has prepaid so that our customers can responsibly dispose of batteries PLEASE DO NOT throw battery away in garbage Please recycle the battery at an accredited RBRC recycling center Visit www call2recycle org or call 1 800 822 8831 to find a recycling center near you Mark Material PA6 GF Nylon...

Page 31: ... 6 in Pitch 30 mm 1 2 in Height 20 mm 0 8 in Blade Stroke 3300 SPM Maximum Diameter Cut 15 mm 0 6 in Battery Type Li ion Battery Pack Voltage 56 Volts rated 50 4 V Battery Charger Type CCCV Battery Charger Input Voltage 110 120 Volts Battery Charger Lights Red LED Battery is outside charging temperature range Red LED Blinking Fault Green LED Battery finished charging Green LED Blinking Battery is ...

Page 32: ...umer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA USA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIOD HOMEOWNER APPLICATION 5 YEAR WARRANTY All units for homeowner or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for YH HDUV from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets tines blades PowerBroomTM ...

Page 33: ...y anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warranty period Other parts and items that are not warranted Damage to gears or gear cases caused by contaminated grease or oil use of incorrect type or viscosity of lubricants and or failure to comply with recommended grease or oil change intervals Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational p...

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Page 35: ...line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zurich IL 60...

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