EGO 56V Power+ Electric Cordless Snow Shovel Owner's manual

SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

SNOW SHOVEL

ATTACHMENT

MODEL NUMBER SSA1200/SSA1200-FC

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.

Español p. 51

Français p. 25

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POWER HEAD PH1400/PH1400-FC

SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT — SSA1200/SSA1200-FC2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Speciﬁcations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Packing List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-18

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

READ & UNDERSTAND

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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 and cement and other masonry products, and

◾Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of

work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and

work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially

designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.

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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, ﬁre, 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 it.

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury

hazard.

Read And Understand

Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user

must read and understand the

operator’s manual before using this

product.

Wear Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields and a full

face shield when operating this

product.

Safe Distance Keep bystanders a safe distance

from the machine.

DANGER — Keep Hands

Away from the Impeller

Do not use hands to unclog the auger

assembly.

Keep Feet Out of

Impeller

Keep feet away from rotating

impeller

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

GARDER MAINS ET PIEDS À DISTANCE

MANTENGA LAS MANOS Y LOS PIES ALEJADOS

DANGER — Keep

Hands and Feet

Away

To reduce the risk of injury, keep

hands and feet away from rotating

parts. Do not operate unless

discharge chute is in its proper place.

If damaged, replace immediately.

Thrown objects

Thrown objects can ricochet and

result in personal injury or property

damage.

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Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling

program

IPX4 Ingress Protection

Degree Protection from splashing water

V Volt Voltage

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

mm millimeter Length or size

in. Inch Length or size

Ft. Feet Length or size

kg Kilogram Weight

lb. Pound Weight

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SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT SAFETY WARNINGS

DANGER! This snow shovel attachment is capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury.

FOR ALL SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT

◾Walk. Do not run.

◾Do not use on graveled surface unless the snow shovel attachment is adjusted for

such a surface in accordance with the operator’s manual.

◾Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

◾Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in

moving parts.

◾Wear rubber boots when operating the snow shovel attachment.

◾Keep hands away from moving parts.

◾Keep guards in place and in working order.

◾Don’t Force Snow Shovel Attachment – It will perform better and safer at the rate

for which it was designed.

◾Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

◾If the snow shovel attachment strikes a foreign object follow these steps:

1) Stop snow shovel attachment. Release the switch.

2) Remove the battery pack.

3) Inspect for damage.

4) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the snow shovel attachment.

◾Store Idle Snow Shovel Attachment Indoors – When not in use, snow shovel

attachment should be stored indoors in dry, locked-up place – out of reach of children.

◾Maintain Snow Shovel Attachment with Care – Following instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories.

TRAINING

◾Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s)

before operating this tool. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper

use of the equipment. Know how to stop the tool and disengage the controls quickly.

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◾Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the

equipment without proper instruction.

◾Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.

◾Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow

shovel attachment in reverse.

OPERATION

◾Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the

appliance with your ﬁnger on the switch or energizing the appliance that has the

switch on invites accidents.

◾Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

◾Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or

roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or trafﬁc.

◾After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery pack, thoroughly

inspect the snow shovel attachment for any damage, and repair the damage

before restarting and operating the snow shovel attachment.

◾If the tool should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the tool and check immediately

for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

◾Stop the tool whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging

the auger assembly housing, and when making any repairs, adjustments or

inspections.

◾When clearing, repairing or inspecting the snow shovel attachment, stop the tool

and make certain the auger assembly has stopped. Remove the battery pack to

prevent someone from accidentally starting the tool.

◾Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.

◾Never operate the snow shovel attachment without proper guards and other

safety protective devices in place and working.

◾Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can

occur. Keep children and others away.

◾Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a

rate.

◾Disengage power when snow shovel attachment is transported or not in use.

◾Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow

shovel attachment.

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◾Never operate the snow shovel attachment without good visibility or light. Always

be sure of your footing, and keep a ﬁrm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.

◾Do not expose a battery pack or tool to ﬁre or excessive temperature. Exposure to

ﬁre or temperature above 212 °F (100°C) may cause explosion.

◾Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:

BATTERY PACK CHARGER

BA1400, BA1400-FC, BA2800, BA2800-FC,

BA4200, BA4200-FC, BA1400T, BA1400T-FC,

BA2242T, BA2242T-FC, BA2800T, BA2800T-FC,

BA3360T, BA3360T-FC, BA4200T, BA4200T-FC,

BA5600T, BA5600T-FC, BA6720T, BA6720T-FC

CH2100, CH2100-FC,

CH3200, CH3200-FC

CH5500, CH5500-FC,

CH2800D, CH2800D-FC,

CH7000, CH7000-FC

CLEARING A CLOGGING AUGER ASSEMBLY

Hand contact with the rotating auger assembly is the most common cause of injury

associated with snow shovel attachment. Never use your hand to clean out the rotating

auger assembly.

To clear the auger assembly:

◾SHUT THE TOOL OFF!

◾Remove the battery pack from the tool.

◾Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger has stopping rotating.

◾Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

◾Check all bolts or fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condition.

◾Always refer to operator’s manual for important details if the snow shovel

attachment is to be stored for an extended period.

◾Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

◾Run the machine a few minutes to prevent freeze-up of the auger assembly.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others

who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions

to them to prevent misuse of the product and possibly injury.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of the EGO SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT. 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 the safe assembly, operation and

maintenance of your product. Read it carefully before using the product. 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

Rated Voltage 56V

No-load Speed 1420±10% rpm

1750±10% rpm

Clearing Width 12 in (30cm)

Throw distance Up to 25 ft. (7.5 m)

Intake Height 6 in (15cm)

Recommended Operating Temperature 14°F – 50°F (-10°C – 10°C)

Recommended Storage Temperature

-4°F – 158°F (-20°C – 70°C)

* For the appliance WITHOUT battery

pack

Weight 11.4 lb. (5.2 kg)

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PACKING LIST

PART NAME QUANTITY

Snow shovel attachment 1

Hex wrench 1

End cap 1

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DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT (Fig. 1)

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.

1

Deck

Louver Adjustment Knob

Louvers

Auger Scraper Bar Auger Shaft

Shaft

End Cap

Hex Wrench

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Scraper Bar

Removes the bottom layer of snow from the surface you are clearing.

Louver Adjustment Knob

Rotation of the knob controls the direction of the louvers.

Louvers

The louvers direct the snow discharge in desired direction.

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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 product. Any such alteration or modiﬁcation is misuse

and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

UNPACKING

◾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.

CONNECTING THE SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD

WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while the power head is

running or with the battery installed. Failure to stop the motor and remove the battery

may cause serious personal injury.

This snow shovel attachment is designed for use only with EGO Power Head PH1400/

PH1400-FC.

The snow shovel attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device.

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.

2. Loosen the wing knob on the power-head coupler.

3. Remove the end cap on the snow shovel attachment and save it in a safe place

for later use. Align the arrow on the snow shovel shaft with the arrow on the

coupler (Fig. 2a) and push the snow shovel shaft into the coupler until you hear

a clear “CLICK” sound. The coupler should be positioned all the way to the RED

LINE labeled on the snow shovel shaft: the red line must be ﬂush with the coupler

edge (Fig. 2b).

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4. Pull the shaft of the snow shovel attachment to verify that it is securely locked

into the coupler. If not, rotate the snow shovel shaft from side to side in the

coupler until a clear “CLICK” sound indicates that it is engaged.

5. Tighten the wing knob securely.

WARNING: Be certain that the wing knob is fully tightened before operating

the equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal

injury.

2a

Arrow on the Coupler

Arrow on the Attachment Shaft

Attachment Shaft

Shaft-Release Button

Power-head Shaft

Wing Knob

2b

Red Line

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.

2. Loosen the wing knob.

3. Press the shaft-release button and, with the button depressed, pull or twist the

attachment shaft out of the coupler.

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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 sufﬁcient to inﬂict serious injury.

WARNING: Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI

Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other

possible serious injuries.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the

tool before servicing, cleaning, changing attachments or removing material from the

tool.

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.

APPLICATIONS

This snow shovel attachment is most ideal for clearing snow from sidewalks, steps,

decks, patios, and smaller driveways when snow depth is under 6 inches (15 cm).

USING THE SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT WITH POWER HEAD

WARNING: Never use snow shovel attachment on frozen lakes, rivers or similar

surfaces. Death or serious injury could occur if the ice breaks.

WARNING: Never use the snow shovel attachment on a rooftop or other

unstable surface, which can result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Do not use the snow shovel attachment on ice, which can cause the

operator to slip and fall, resulting in possibly serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry. They can be caught

in moving parts and cause death or serious personal injury.

WARNING: Never point the snow shovel attachment in the direction of people or

pets. Thrown snow or other objects can cause serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Make sure that the area to be cleared is free of stones, sticks,

wires, gravel, and other objects that could be accidentally thrown by the snow shovel

attachment in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and

others.

When using the snow shovel attachment,

hold the tool with a ﬁrm grip with both

hands while in operation (Fig. 3).

◾Take notice of the direction of

the wind before beginning. When

possible, discharge snow in the

same direction as the wind to

prevent snow from being thrown

back into your face.

◾Some parts of the snow shovel

attachment can freeze under extreme weather conditions. Do not attempt to

operate the tool with frozen parts.

◾If the tool contacts with any type of obstruction during operation, stop it and

remove the battery pack. Check the tool carefully before using.

◾If the snow is too thick and deeper than the clearing depth, it may take more than

one pass to clear.

◾When ﬁnished, allow the tool to run for several minutes to allow all snow to clear

the auger before storing.

TO START/STOP THE TOOL

See “STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD” section in the operator’s manual for

PH1400/PH1400-FC 56-volt power head.

3

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LOUVER ADJUSTMENT KNOB

(Fig.4)

The direction of the snow discharge

can be changed by rotating the louver

adjustment knob. The snow discharge can

be directed to the left, straight ahead, or

to the right.

The maximum turn of the knob is 60°

(30° to the left or to the right).

Once the knob reaches the leftmost or rightmost position, it will get locked in that

position. To unlock it, press the knob down and rotate it toward the center. After

unlocking, the knob can be rotated again.

4

Louver

Adjustment

Knob

Lock

Indicator

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING: When servicing, use only EGO genuine replacement parts. Use of

any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and

reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualiﬁed service technician.

WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack from the power

head before inspecting, cleaning, performing maintenance or changing add-on attachments.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to

damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING: When cleaning the snow shovel attachment, DO NOT immerse it in

water or other liquids.

MOUNTING AND DETACHING THE

SCRAPER BAR

1. Remove the battery pack from the

power head.

2. Lay the snow shovel attachment

on its side or any other convenient

position for scraper bar service.

3. Remove the four screws that are

located on the scraper bar, as well

as the two screws at both ends. Use

a T20 screwdriver (not included) to

unscrew them (Fig. 5a & 5b).

4. Replace the worn scraper bar with a

new one.

5. To reassemble, ﬁrst insert the new

scraper bar, with the six holes

aligned, insert the six screws into

the holes and secure them with a

screwdriver (not included).

5b

5a

Scraper Bar

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TRANSMISSION GEARS LUBRICATION

The transmission gears in the gear case need be lubricated periodically with gear

grease. Check the gear case grease level about every 50 hours of operation by

removing the sealing screw on the side of the case.

If no grease can be seen on the sides of the gear, follow the steps below to ﬁll with the

gear case with grease up to 3/4 capacity. Do not completely ﬁll the transmission gear

case.

1. Position the edger upright so that

the sealing screw is facing upwards

(Fig. 6).

2. Use the multi-function wrench

provided to loosen and remove the

sealing screw.

3. Use a grease syringe (not included)

to inject some grease into the screw

hole; do not exceed 3/4 capacity.

4. Tighten the sealing screw after

injection.

TRANSPORTING AND STORING

◾Remove the battery pack from the tool.

◾Clean the tool thoroughly before storing it.

◾Store the tool in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out of the reach

of children. Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers, gasoline, or other

chemicals.

6

Gear Case

Sealing Screw

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