Echo DHC-2300 User manual

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Operator’s
Manual
DHC-2300
Hedge Trimmer
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Read and understand all provided literature before use.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

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Introduction.........................................................................................................................3
Servicing Information..........................................................................................................3
Parts / Serial Number................................................................................................3
Service.......................................................................................................................4
ECHO Consumer Product Support............................................................................4
Product Registration..................................................................................................4
Additional Literature...................................................................................................4
Packing List........................................................................................................................4
Safety..................................................................................................................................5
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information...................................................5
International Symbols ...............................................................................................6
General Power Tool Safety Warings..........................................................................7
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings.............................................................................10
Recommended Ambient Temperature Range..........................................................11
Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal....................................................................12
Description........................................................................................................................13
Operation..........................................................................................................................15
Starting The Unit.....................................................................................................15
Stopping The Unit....................................................................................................16
Operation Tips ........................................................................................................17
Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 18
Skill Levels...............................................................................................................18
Maintenance Intervals.............................................................................................18
Cleaning Battery And Battery Compartme .............................................................19
Lubricate The Blade ..............................................................................................19
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................20
Storage............................................................................................................................21
Storage After Use ...................................................................................................21
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Product Registration.........................................................................................................23
Warranty...........................................................................................................................25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
SERVICING INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
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without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and
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Genuine ECHO Parts and
Assemblies for your ECHO products
are available only from an
Authorized ECHO Dealer. When
you do need to buy parts always
have the Model Number and Serial
Number of the unit with you. For
future reference write them in the
space provided below.
Model No. _____ Serial No. ______________
Parts / Serial Number
Read and understand all provided literature.
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more information.

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Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an
Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the
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please know the model and serial number of your unit.
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out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your
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or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check
for missing parts.
1 Hedge Trimmer
1 Operator's Manual
1 Scabbard
Service
ECHO Consumer Product Support
Product Registration
Additional Literature
PACKING LIST

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Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
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The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what
they mean to you.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER”
calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious
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 might lead to minor
or moderate personal injury if not avoided.
The enclosed message provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
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maintenance of the unit.
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SAFETY

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Symbol Description Symbol Description
WARNING!
Read and follow all
safety precautions in
the operator's manual.
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ricochet and result
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property damage.
Wear protective clothing
and boots.
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feet away from blade.
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duty gloves. Direct current
Wear Eye and Ear
Protection Volts
Environmentally safe
battery disposal
International Symbols
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product.Please study
them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the product better and safer.

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Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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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
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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)
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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.
General Power Tool Safety Warnnings
SAFETY
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and/or serious injury.

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• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a
RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD
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
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injury.
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Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat or hearing protection used appropriately will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position
before connecting to power source and/or battery and when picking
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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 over-reach. 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 collection can reduce dust related hazards.
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to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless
action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.
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 safer 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 remove the
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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 and accessories. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tool's 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 and accessories 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.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and
grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe
handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
Battery Tool Use and Care
• Recharge only with ECHO eFORCE™ 56V battery series chargers.
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when used with another battery.
• Use only with ECHO eFORCE™ 56V battery series. Use of any other
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• When battery 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
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• Do not open or destroy the battery. Electrolytes contained within the
battery are corrosive and may cause damage to eyes or skin if released. It
may be toxic if swallowed.
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• Exercise care in handling batteries to avoid shorting the battery with
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• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery or tool
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Service
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only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.
• Never service damaged batteries. Service of batteries should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings
• Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut
material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades
continue to move after the trigger switch is released. A moment of
inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious
personal injury.
• Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and
taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the
hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant
personal injury from the blades.
Child Safety
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence
of children.
• Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful
care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children to operate this machine.
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enters the working area.
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may run into the path of the machine.
battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns if contact with
said materials is made.
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explosion or risk of injury.
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explosion.