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 lter out microscopic particles.
Some dust created by power cutting contains chemicals known to
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:
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.
Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this
SYMBOL MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
WARNING:
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.
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 AlertIndicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
Eye Protection
Read Operator’s
Manual
DANGER —
Keep Hands
Away from the
Impeller
with side shields and a full face shield when
operating this product.
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
and understand operator’s manual before
using this product.
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.
Protection from splashing water
minMinutesTime
Alternating
Current
Direct CurrentType or a characteristic of current
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No Load SpeedRotational speed, at no load
Type of current
WARNING:
qualied service technician.
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND
SNOW BLOWER
DANGER:
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury.
FOR ALL SNOW BLOWERS
Do not use on graveled surface.
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 blower.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Don’t Force Snow blower-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.
This snow blower is capable of amputating hands and feet and
If the snow blower strikes a foreign object follow these steps:
1) Stop snow blower. Release the switch.
2) Remove the battery packs.
3) Inspect for damage.
4) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the snow blower.
Store Idle Snow Blowers Indoors-When not in use, snow blowers should
be stored indoors in dry, looked-up place – out of reach of children.
Maintain Snow Blowers 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 unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls quickly.
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
blower in reverse.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid
loose ttings, clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that
will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running (except when
specically recommended by manufacturer).
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing
an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown
from the machine.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharger
opening at all times.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or trafc.
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery packs,
thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow blower.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging
the auger assembly housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
When clearing, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, stop the motor and make
certain the auger assembly and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
battery packs to prevent someone from accidentally starting the motor.
Excise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Never operate the snow blower 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 to the auger assembly when snow blower is transported or not
in use.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow
blower (such as rubber paddles, scraper bar and drive belt).
Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing, and keep a rm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:
BATTERY PACKCHARGER
BA1120, BA1400, BA2240
BA2800, BA4200
NOTICE: For best performance, recommend for use with 2pcs 4.0Ah or higher Ah batteries.
CH2100
CH5500
CLEARING A CLOGGING DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating auger assembly inside the discharge chute is the most
common cause of injury associated with snow blowers. Never use your hand to clean
out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
SHUT THE MOTOR OFF!
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger assembly blades have 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 blower is to be
stored for an extended period.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
Run the machine a few minutes after blowing snow 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.
Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 56V Lithium-ion powered
snow blower. 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 snow blower.
Read it carefully before using the tool. Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at
any time.
SERIAL NUMBER _____________________ DATE OF PURCHASE _________________
THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A LABEL ATTACHED ON AUGER
ASSEMBLY HOUSING.
YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT.
injury, always remove the battery packs from the tool when assembling parts.
WARNING:
until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to serious injury.
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not
UNPACKING
Grasp the rear handle and the front part of the product at the same time to
carefully lift the tool up and out of the carton. Remove any other accessories from
the carton. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to
the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product
that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product 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.
Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already