Use and Care Manual
DHC-2300
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© 01/2023 ECHO Incorporated
SAFETY
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery or tool
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.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using
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.
• Stay alert, and turn the machine off if a child or any other person
enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,doorways, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who
may run into the path of the machine.
battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns if contact with
said materials is made.
• Do not use a battery or tool 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 or tool to re or excessive temperature.
Exposure to re or temperature above 266 ˚F (130 °C) may cause
explosion.