We all know how frustrating it can be when there is a job in the garden that is just inaccessible. Whether that be a tree bough that is too high to cut, or the top of a hedge that is out of reach, the EGO PPX1000 Telescopic pole now makes these jobs accessible.
The various uses of your EGO PPX1000 Telescopic Pole
It goes without saying that the telescopic pole lets you reach those jobs which are inaccessible. However, the versatility of the pole means that there are a variety of once unreachable jobs you can now complete.
Use the pole to trim tall hedges by attaching the EGO PTX5100 Professional-X Pole Hedge Trimmer Attachment. The hedge trimmer has a total length of 2.7m, and has 6 adjustable cutting angles, which means you can trim your hedge to any shape and size, and with less vibration.
With the EGO PSX2500 Professional-X Pole Saw Attachment you can take advantage of the saw’s 22m/s chain speed to chew through branches up to 20cm in diameter. With a total extended reach of 4m, you don’t need to worry about scaling ladders or erecting platforms.
Setting up the telescopic pole
Installing the battery pack
Before you install the battery pack, make sure that the battery is fully charged beforehand using either your EGO standard battery charger, or the rapid charger. To fully charge your battery:
- Place the battery on the charger so a flashing green light shows. The battery pack itself should also be flashing a red, orange and then green light in sequence (for the versions without a fuel-gauge), or the fuel-gauge LED’s will light up if you have this version of the battery
- Leave the battery on the charger until the battery is fully charged, which can be as little as 30 minutes. You will know the battery is fully charged when the charging light on the battery pack is showing a constant green light
- To install the battery pack, align the battery ribs with the mounting slots at the top of the telescopic pole and press the battery down until it clicks.
Operating the telescopic pole
To start using the telescopic pole, first put the shoulder strap across your shoulder and adjust it to a comfortable position so the weight is taken by the strap.
The EGO PPX1000 Telescopic pole has a dual-control trigger system. Each trigger can be used separately to power on or off the tool.
Starting and stopping the telescopic pole
To get started on a task that is just momentarily out of reach:
- Move the locking tongue forward and press the speed trigger to switch on the pole
- Press and hold the speed trigger to engage the head attachment. The more pressure applied to the trigger, the higher the speed of the attachment
To stop the head attachment from operating, free the trigger. Once the head attachment is completely disengaged, release the locking tongue.
The personal benefits of owning a Telescopic Pole
Owning the EGO PPX1000 Telescopic pole is beneficial for your personal safety too. Whether you are cutting a thick tree branch, or trimming a hedge that raises above your head, the telescopic pole eliminates the need for a ladder or platform to stand on. Instead you can tackle a job with a much safer approach.
Before you undertake any task, don’t forget to wear your PPE- safety glasses, gloves, boots, high visibility jacket and other appropriate clothing. Also be sure to read the manual of the corresponding attachment before you operate it. You can download our tool manuals for free from our manuals and safety sheets page.