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USER MANUAL RTA2300 EGO

READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs

and replacements should be performed by a qualied service technician. SAFETY SYMBOL 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 follow 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 shields 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. 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 it.Safety AlertPrecautions that involve your safety.Read Operator’s ManualTo reduce the risk of injury, user must read the operator’s manual.Wear Eye ProtectionAlways wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.Wear Ear ProtectionAlways wear ear protection when operating this product.Wear Head ProtectionWear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head.Wear Protective GlovesProtect your hands with gloves when handling blade or blade guard.Wear Safety FootwearWear non-slip safety footwear when using this equipment.Beware of blade thrustWarn the operator of the danger of blade thrust.Keep Bystanders Away The distance between the machine and bystanders shall be at least 15 m.Beware of thrown objectsThrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.Disconnect battery before maintenance.Disconnect the battery pack from the line trimmer before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work. WEEE Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.

NoiseGuaranteed sound power level. Noise emission to the environment according to the European community’s Directive This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives. UKCA This product is in accordance with applicable UK legislation.Original instructions5

No Load SpeedRotational speed, at no load min

Per Minute Revolutions per minuteDirect Current Type or a characteristic of currentkg Kilogram Weight

GENERAL MACHINE SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications provided with this machine. Failure 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 “machine” in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) machine or battery-operated (cordless) machine.

◾ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. ◾ Do not operate machines in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Machines create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. ◾ Keep children and bystanders away while operating a machine. Distractions can cause you to lose control. ELECTRICAL SAFETY ◾ Machine plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) machines. Unmodied 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 operate the machine in rain or wet conditions.Water entering the machine may increase the risk of electric shock or malfunction that could result in personal injury. ◾ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the machine. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. ◾ When operating a machine outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. ◾ If operating a machine in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (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 machine. Do not use a machine while you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating machines 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 machine. Carrying machines with your nger on the switch or energizing machines that have the switch on invites accidents. ◾ Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the machine on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the machine may result in personal injury. ◾ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine 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.6

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

MACHINE USE AND CARE

◾ Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. ◾ Do not use the machine if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any machine 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 machine before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing machines. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the machine accidentally. ◾ Store idle machines out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or these instructions to operate the machine. Machines are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. ◾ Maintain machines and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the machine’s operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained machines. ◾ Keep cutting machines sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting machines with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. ◾ Use the machine, accessories and machine bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the machine 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 machine in unexpected situations.

BATTERY MACHINE USE AND CARE

◾ Recharge only with the charger specied 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 machines only with specically 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. ◾ Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. ◾ Do not use a battery pack or machine that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk of injury. ◾ Do not expose a battery pack or machine 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 machine outside the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

◾ Avoid Dangerous Environments – Don‘t use appliances on damp or wet slope. ◾ Keep guards in place and in working order. ◾ Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area. ◾ To reduce the risk of injury, never work on a ladder or on any other insecure support. Never hold the cutting unit above waist height. ◾ Check the cutting unit at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is a noticeable change in cutting behavior. ◾ For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is greater than 5°C and less than 40°C. Do not store it outside or in vehicles. ◾ If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting unit. ◾ Warn the operator of the danger of blade thrust. ◾ Blade thrust may occur when the spinning blade contacts an object that it does not immediately cut. ◾ Blade thrust can be violent enough to cause the unit and/or operator to be propelled in any direction, and possibly lose control of the unit. ◾ Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds.7

◾ Blade thrust is more likely to occur in areas where it is difcult to see the material being cut. ◾ Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to y off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders. Discard blades that are bent, warped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any way. Use a sharp blade A dull blade is more likely to snag and thrust. ◾ A coasting blade/line can cause injury while it continues to spin after the motor is stopped or trigger is released. Maintain proper control until the blade/line has completely stopped rotating. ◾ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when the tool is not operating. Take care when performing maintenance or service. ◾ Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical connections. ◾ If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact the EGO Customer Service Center for assistance. ◾ Use only with battery packs and chargers listed in g. A2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! SPECIFICATIONS No-load Speed 450±5%rpmCutting Blade ABR2300Recommended Operating Temperature0°C-40°CRecommended Storage Temperature-20°C-70°CWeight (without battery pack)2.6 kgMeasured sound power level L 97.4 dB(A) K= 2.7 dB(A) (PH1400E)95.19 dB(A) K= 1.93 dB(A) (PH1420E)92 dB(A) K= 3.0 dB(A) (PHX1600)Sound pressure level at operator’s ear L 83 dB(A) K= 2.5 dB(A) (PH1400E)81.9 dB(A) K= 3 dB(A) (PH1420E)85 dB(A) K= 3 dB(A) (PHX1600)Guaranteed sound power level L

(measured according to 2000/14/EC)100 dB(A)Valuation of vibration a

(PHX1600) ◾ The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another; ◾ The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure. NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared value in which the tool is used; In order to protect the operator, user should wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use. PACKING LIST (FIG. A1) DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR ROTOCUT ATTACHMENT (Fig. A1)

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 machine. Any such alteration or modication 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 machine when assembling parts.

WARNING: Always wear gloves when mounting

or replacing the guard. Take care of the blade on the guard and protect your hand from cutting.

WARNING: Never operate the tool without the

guard rmly in place. The guard must always be on the tool to protect the user! When the guard is xed, never attempt to remove or adjust the guard, if a replacement is needed, it should be performed by a qualied service technician! Loosen and remove the two screws from the guard (Fig. B), align the guard mounting holes with the assembly holes and then lock the guard onto the shaft base with the two screws, together with two spring washers (Fig. C).

WARNING: Make sure the guard is xed according to

Fig. B & C, any reverse xing will cause great danger!

CONNECTING THE ROTOCUT ATTACHMENT TO THE

POWER HEAD This rotocut attachment is designed for use with EGO Power Head PH1400E/PH1420E /PHX1600. See “ INSTALLING AN ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD“ section in the power head PH1400E/PH1420E /PHX1600 operator’s manual. OPERATION

WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product

to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to inict serious injury.

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.You may use this product for the purposes listed below: Cutting: used for cutting the grass around stakes or guard rails, wall edges, road curbs, fences in the running trafc, or trimming the vegetation on parking lots. NOTICE: When using the rotocut attachment, ensure that no foreign objects are thrown out which entails strong risks: broken windows, dented car bodies, slit fences, torn tree bark or personal injury.

USING THE ROTOCUT ATTACHMENT WITH POWER

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear

goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations.Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or line, that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets at least 15m away; there still may be risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and cutting attachment immediately. Before each use, check for damage/worn parts Check the rotocut attachment, guard and loop handle and replace the parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in any away. After each use, clean the tool. CAUTION: Obstructions in the vents will prevent the air from owing into the motor housing and result in overheating or damaged of the motor. ◾ Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. ◾ Keep air vents in the motor housing from debris at all times.9

ROTOCUT ATTACHMENT—RTA2300

MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Inspect and maintain the machine regularly. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualied service technician.

WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged

into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, take extra precautions and care when performing maintenance, service or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury,

unplug the battery connector from the socket before servicing, cleaning, changing add-on attachments or removing material from the unit.

ROTOCUT BLADE REPLACEMENT

WARNING: If the blades become loose after it is

xed in position or the blades are badly worn, replace the blades immediately. Never use a tool with a loose or ineffective cutting attachment. Know the ROTOCUT head as Fig. D1 shown. D-1 Shaft Cup D-2 Top-BladeD-3 Bottom-Blade D-4 Support CupD-5 Washer D-6 Gliding BowlD-7 Nut1. Place the gear case of the ROTOCUT head against a solid surface. Clamp the up and down blades with pliers or in a vise, then use the wrench to loosen the nut (Fig. D2).2. Remove the nut, gliding bowl, washer, support cup, down blade, up blade and shaft cup in sequence as Fig. D1 shown.3. Before installing new blades, put the shaft cup on the shaft (Fig. D3). Put the top-blade with big hexagonal hole onto the shaft with the surface printed “EGO” logo facing toward the gear case (Fig. D4), then put the bottom-blade with small hexagonal hole onto the shaft with the surface printed EGO” logo facing toward operator (Fig. D5). NOTICE: Make sure the hexagon holes on the blades and hexagon shaft shoulder t in place. Otherwise once the blades are mounted reversely, the ROTOCUT ATTACHMENT cannot work correctly and will damage the blades. 4. Follow the sequence shown in Fig. D1 to reassemble them.

LUBRICATE THE GEAR CASE

For best operation and longer lifetime, lubricate the gear case with a special grease (4-5g each time) after every 50 hours’ operation.The special grease should meet the following requirements. 1. Belong to DIN51818: NLGI-1 cone penetration degree.2. Ester base grease.3. Excellent low-temperature startup, EP, mechanical shearing, abrasion resistance and oxidative stability properties.4. Operation temperature must contain -40~180°C. Remove the battery plug and the sealing screw. Lubricating the gear case through the oil-hole.

WARNING: Do not lubricate while the machine is

still connected with battery or running.

◾ Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. ◾ Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic oils, such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene. Moisture can also cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth.

◾ Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it. ◾ Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out of the reach of children. Do not store the unit on or adjacent to fertilizers, petrol, or other chemicals. ◾ Use of a transport cover for metal blades during transport and storage. Protecting the environment Do not dispose of electrical equipment, used battery and charger into household waste! Take this product to an authorized recycler and make it available for eparate collection. Electric tools must be returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.10

TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION ROTOCUT fails to start. ◾ The battery pack is not properly connected to the power head. ◾ Connect the battery pack to the power head. ◾ The battery pack is depleted. ◾ Charge the battery pack with an EGO charger listed in this manual. ◾ The lock-off lever and trigger are not depressed simultaneously. ◾ Press the lock-off lever and hold it, then depress the trigger to turn on the unit.ROTOCUT stops while cutting. ◾ The motor is overloaded. ◾ The motor will recover when the load is removed. For continuous work, decrease the load on the ROTOCUT and avoid deep cutting; instead, make progressively deeper cuts. ◾ The battery pack is too hot. ◾ Allow the battery pack to cool down naturally, or air blow to speed up the cooling. ◾ The battery pack is disconnected from the tool ◾ Reconnect the battery pack. WARRANTY

Please visit the website egopowerplus.eu egopowerplus.eu for full terms and conditions of the EGO Warranty policy.11ROTOCUT-ANBAUWERKZEUG — RTA2300

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