Ego Power+ HT2500 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
56-VOLT
LITHIUM-ION
CORDLESS
HEDGE TRIMMER
MODEL NUMBER HT2500/HT2500-FC
Español p. 63
Français p. 31
17-0405_EGO_HT2400_HedgeTrimmer_manual_NA_V2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols ..........................................4
Safety Instructions.....................................5-12
Introduction ............................................13
Specications ..........................................13
Packing List ............................................14
Description .........................................15-17
Assembly ..............................................18
Operation ...........................................19-24
Maintenance ........................................25-26
Troubleshooting .........................................27
Warranty ...........................................28-30

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling
and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
 Lead from lead-based paints.
 Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
 Work in a well-ventilated area.
 Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic particles.
 Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed
areas with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie
on the skin may promote absorption of harmful chemicals.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The
instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,”
and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION.
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING! The operation of any power tools can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe
eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shield and a full face shield
when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection
which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.
Caution Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read the
Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
operator’s manual.
Eye Protection
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full face shield when
operating this product.
Danger- Keep
Hands Away
from Blades
Contact with blade will result in serious
personal injury.
Recycle Symbols
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion)
batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary
trash. Consult your local waste authority for
information regarding available recycling and/
or disposal options.
IPX4
Ingress
Protection
Degree
Protection from splashing water
VVolt Voltage
mm Millimeter Length or size
in. Inch Length or size

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Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n0No-Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
SPM Strokes Per
Minute Stroke speed, at no load
kg Kilogram Weight
lb Pound Weight

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specications provided with this power tool. Fail to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warning refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool
or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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 the presence
of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create 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) power tools. Unmodied
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of 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.

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If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a GFCI
protected supply. Use of a GFCI 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 or under the inuence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the 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 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 jewelry. Keep your hair and
clothing 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.
Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you 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.

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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 battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, 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, accessories and tool bits, etc. 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 the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that
is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with
another battery pack.
Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any
other battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.
When battery pack 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 battery terminals
together may cause burns or a re.

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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contact eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation
or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or
modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or
risk of injury.
Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure
to re or temperature above 130 °C may cause explosion.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specied range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of re.
SERVICE
Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs 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 switch is turned off. 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.
When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always t the blade cover.
Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from
the blades.

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When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power
switches are off and the battery pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected
actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may
result in serious personal injury.
Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade
may contact hidden wiring. Blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed
metal parts of the hedge trimmer “live” and could give the operator an electric
shock.
Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables
may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not charge the battery pack in rain or in wet locations.
Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
BATTERY CHARGER
BA1400, BA1400-FC, BA2800, BA2800-FC,
BA4200, BA4200-FC, BA1400T, BA1400T-FC,
BA2800T, BA2800T-FC, BA4200T, BA4200T-FC,
BA5600T, BA5600T-FC
CH2100, CH2100-FC,
CH5500, CH5500-FC,
CH2800D, CH2800D-FC
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding
the hedge trimmer.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a
solid surface enables better control of the hedge trimmer in unexpected situations.
Never allow children to operate the hedge trimmer.
Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or to
reduce the protection provided by a safety device.
Never operate the hedge trimmer without proper guards, plates, or other safety
protective devices in place.

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Check damaged parts before further use of the hedge trimmer. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn). Replace the
blade only with a blade from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced blade causes vibration that
could damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
The trimmer shall be used to cut stems less than 1-1/4 in. (33mm) thick.
Trim only in daylight or in good articial light.
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from
the hedge trimmer.
Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. Use of
parts which do not meet the original equipment specications may lead to improper
performance and compromised safety.
Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in a re.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Check the hedges and bushes for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences and hidden wiring
before operating the tool.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use this tool. If you loan this tool to someone else, also loan these
instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possible injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 56V Lithium-ion powered
hedge trimmer. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the
best possible dependability and performance.
Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact EGO
customer service center 1-855-EGO-5656.
This manual contains important information on to the safe assembly, operation and
maintainance of your hedge trimmer. Read it carefully before using the hedge trimmer.
Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.
SERIAL NUMBER _____________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _________________
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage 56V
No-Load Speed 3200 SPM (High Setting)
2800 SPM (Low Setting)
Cutting Length 25 in. (650 mm)
Cutting Capacity 1-1/4 in. (33 mm)
Recommended Operating Temperature 32°F-104°F(0°C-40°C)
Recommended Storage Temperature -4°F-158°F(-20°C-70°C)
Weight (Without battery pack, blade guard) 8.38 lb. (3.80kg)

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PACKING LIST
PART NAME QUANTITY
Hedge Trimmer 1
Blade Guard 1
Operator's manual 1

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DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR HEDGE TRIMMER (Fig. 1)
WARNING: This product has been shipped completely assembled. The hand
guard shall never be removed during use. Once damaged, replace it immediately by a
qualied service technician.
WARNING: 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 using this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
Rear Switch Lever
Speed
Adjustment Knob
Front Handle
Front Switch Lever
Hand Guard
Lock-off Trigger
Rear Handle
Battery-release Button
Latch
Blade
Tip Protector
Electric
Contacts
Mounting Slot
Handle Lock
Ejection Mechanism
Motor Housing
Blade Guard
1

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Hand Guard
Helps to protect the operator’s hands; deects chips or other debris away from the
operator.
Front Handle
For easy control of the tool.
Rear Handle
Ergonomic handle with overmold improves comfort and grip.
Lock-off Trigger
Helps to prevent accidental or unauthorized activation of the switch lever. It must be
depressed before the trigger switch can be activated.
Front Switch Lever/Rear Switch Lever
The hedge trimmer can be started only if both switch levers (front and rear of the
handle) are depressed at the same time.
Blades
Hardened steel blades for cutting hedges and shrubs.
Blade Guard
The blade guard keeps the operator from coming in contact with the sharp blades
when the tool is not in use. It also helps keep the blades from being nicked or damaged
when the tool is in transportation and storage.
Tip Protector
Protects the outer tip of the blade.
Battery-Release Button
Press to release the battery pack from the tool.

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Latch
Locks the battery pack in place when installed on the tool.
Ejection Mechanism
Aids in removing the battery.
Speed-Adjustment Knob
Used to adjust the speed of the hedge trimmer.
Handle lock
Can be pull out to adjust the position of the rear handle.

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product
until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this hedge trimmer. Any such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the product to the place of
purchase.

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OPERATION
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to inict serious injury.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the
tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the
unit.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such
as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Securely tighten 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 hedges, shrubs and bushes with a branch
diameter of less than 1-1/4 in. (33 mm).
NOTE: The tool is to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed a
misuse.

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TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY
PACK (Fig. 2 & 3)
NOTE: Fully charge the battery pack
before rst use.
To Install Battery Pack (Fig. 2)
 Align the ribs of the battery pack
with the battery-mounting slots on
the hedge trimmer.
 Slide the battery pack in until it snaps into position.
NOTE: Make sure that the latch on the hedge trimmer snaps into place and the
battery pack is secured to the tool before beginning operation.
To Remove Battery Pack (Fig. 3)
WARNING: Always be aware for
the location of your feet, children, and
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.
 Press the battery-release button; the
battery pack will disengage from the
latch.
 Grasp the battery pack and remove it from the hedge trimmer.
2
3
1
2