EGO BH1001 Owner's manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

56V LITHIUM-ION

BACKPACK LINK

MODEL NUMBER BH1001

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Français p. 19

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.

BACKPACK LINK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Important Safety Instructions .............................5-6

Introduction .............................................7

Specications ...........................................7

Packing list .............................................7

Description .............................................8

Assembly ...............................................9

Operation ...........................................10-12

Maintenance ........................................13-15

Troubleshooting .........................................16

Warranty ...........................................17-18

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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 chemical: work in a well-ventilated area, and

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

designed to lter 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, re, and/or serious personal injury.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool 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. Always use eye

protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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IMPORTANT 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.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Read &

Understand

Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read

and understand the operator’s manual before

using this product.

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses

with side shields and a full face shield when

operating this product.

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.

V Volt Voltage

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT!

WARNING:

To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a

qualied service technician.

WARNING:

Don’t wear other shoulder straps when using this backpack link.

Wearing multi shoulder straps will increase the risks of not able to take the backpack

link off your body promptly in case of emergency.

WARNING:

To reduce risk of re, electric shock, or injury:

 The backpack link can be used with EGO handheld tools. Please read

all applicable manuals and understand all safety instructions in these

manuals. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.

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 Make sure the backpack link is not defective, deformed or damaged. If the

backpack link is out of work, contact a qualied service technician to repair it or

replace it with a new one.

 Store the backpack link in a dry place.

 Never allow children to operate the backpack link. Store it out of the reach of

children.

 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 clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

 Use only with the adaptor, battery packs and power tools listed below.

ADAPTOR BATTERY PACK POWER TOOL

ADB1000(included) All EGO Portable Batteries All EGO Handheld Tools

 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 possible injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of the EGO BACKPACK LINK. 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

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

Applicable Battery EGO 56V Batteries

Weight 4.71lb. (2.14kg)

PACKING LIST

PART NAME QUANTITY

Backpack Link 1

Adaptor 1

Operator's Manual 1

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DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR BACKPACK LINK (Fig. 1)

The safe use of this product requires understanding of the information on the tool and in

this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before

use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

1

Adaptor (ADB1000)

Plug

Hook

Handle

Shoulder strap

Release

button

Latch

Chest buckle

Electric

contacts

Ejection

mechanism

Cable

Battery

mounting

base

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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 modication is misuse

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

UNPACKING

 This product does not require assembly.

 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.

APPLICATION

The backpack link can be used with all EGO portable batteries and is suitable for use

with EGO handheld tools.

USE THE BACKPACK LINK

1. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slots in the battery mounting

base and slide the battery pack down onto the base (Fig. 2 & 3).

2. Put your arms through the backpack

straps to wear the link.

3. Temporarily adjust both shoulder

straps for your comfort, making sure

that your arms are comfortable

(Fig. 4).

2 3

4

Shoulder

strap

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4. Adjust the length of the chest strap and then snap the chest buckle (Fig. 5 & 6).

5. Readjust the length of the chest strap to make it comfortable for you and then

insert the trailing end of the chest strap through the retaining loop (Fig. 7 & 8).

6. Slide the cable into the outside

facing groove in the hook (Fig. 9).

7 8

Loop

9

Cable

5

Chest strap

6

Chest buckle

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7. Insert the plug into the adaptor

(Fig.10).

8. Insert the adaptor into the EGO tool’s

battery receptacle.

9. Follow the instructions in the tool’s

operator’s manual to start the tool.

10. After nishing work, remove the

adaptor from the tool and then pull

the plug out of the adaptor. Hang the

plug on the hook (Fig. 11).

WARNING:

In the event of any

emergency or safety concern, immediately

release the chest buckle and remove the

backpack link.

10

Adaptor

Plug

11

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical 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 qualied service technician.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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

damage from various types of solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean

cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

When cleaning the backpack link, DO NOT immerse it in water or

other liquids.

CLEANING

 Use a soft brush to remove debris on the surface.

 Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. These

parts 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. NEVER use water for cleaning the tool.

REMOVE THE STRAP FOR CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT

1. With one hand grasping the handle, use the other hand to pull the strap up to

separate the strap from the battery mounting base (Fig. 12 & 13).

12

Handle

Strap

13

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2. Pull the four buckles out of the holes of the battery mounting base (Fig. 14 & 15)

to separate the strap from the plastic part of the link (Fig. 16).

16

14

Buckle

15

Buckle

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REPLACE THE STRAP

1. Replace the strap with the cleaned strap or a new backpack strap.

2. Align the ribs on the new strap with the grooves on the battery mounting base to

engage them, then push down on the new strap to assemble them (Fig. 17 & 18).

3. Insert the fours buckles on the strap into the holes in the battery mounting base

to completely assemble the battery mounting base with the strap (Fig. 19 & 20).

STORAGE

1. Remove the battery pack and adaptor from the backpack link.

2. Clean all foreign material on the surface of the backpack link.

3. Fix the cable and the plug onto the hook.

4. Store in an enclosed space that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from

corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

17 18

19 20

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Tool doesn’t work

 The battery pack is

not attached to the

backpack link.

 No electrical contact

between the backpack

link and battery.

 The battery pack is

depleted.

 No electrical contact

between the plug and

adaptor.

 No electrical contact

between the adaptor

and tool.

 Attach the battery pack

to the backpack link.

 Remove the battery,

check contacts and

reinstall the battery

pack.

 Charge the battery

pack.

 Disconnect the plug

from the adaptor and

reconnect the plug with

the adaptor.

 Disconnect the adaptor

from the tool and

reconnect them.

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WARRANTY

EGO WARRANTY POLICY

5 year limited warranty on EGO outdoor power equipment and 3 year limited warranty

on EGO POWER+ System battery packs and chargers.

Please contact EGO Customer Service Toll-Free at 1-855-EGO-5656 any time you

have questions or warranty claims.

LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY

FOR FIVE YEARS from the date of original retail purchase, this EGO product is warranted

against defects in material or workmanship. Defective product will receive free repair.

FOR THREE YEARS from the date of original retail purchase, the EGO Power+ System

battery pack and charger are warranted against defects in material or workmanship.

Defective product will receive free repair.

a) This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized EGO

retailer and may not be transferred. Authorized EGO retailers are identied online

at http://egopowerplus.com/pages/warranty-policy.

b) The warranty period for any EGO product, battery pack and charger used for

industrial, professional or commercial purpose is one year.

c) The warranty period for reconditioned or refurbished products used for residential

purpose is 1 year, for industrial, professional or commercial purpose is 90 days.

d) The warranty period for routine maintenance parts, such as, but not limited

to, blades, trimmer heads, chain bars, saw chains, belts, scraper bars, blower

nozzles, and all other EGO accessories is 90 days for residential purpose, 30 days

for industrial, professional or commercial purpose. These parts are covered for

90/30 days from manufacture defects in normal working conditions.

e) This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purpose.

f) This warranty does not cover the damage resulting from modication, alteration

or unauthorized repair.

g) This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not

cover any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse (including

overloading of the product beyond capacity and immersion in water or other

liquid), accidents, neglect or lack of proper installation, and improper maintenance

or storage.

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h) This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior nish, including

but not limited to scratches, dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring

by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

For warranty service, please contact EGO customer service toll-free at

1-855-EGO-5656. When requesting warranty service, you must present the original

dated sales receipt. An authorized service center will be selected to repair the product

according to the stated warranty terms. When bringing your product to the authorized

service center, there may be a small deposit that will be required when dropping off

your tool. This deposit is refundable when the repair service is deemed to be covered

under warranty.

ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS

To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties

of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any

implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular

purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to ve years from the

date of purchase for outdoor power equipment and three years from date of purchase

for battery pack and charger.

Chervon North America is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential

damages.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do

not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitations may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

For customer service contact us toll-free at: 1-855-EGO-5656 or EGOPOWERPLUS.COM

EGO Customer Service, 120 Ionia Street SW / Suite 102 Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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