EGO SSA1200 Snow Shovel Attachment Owner’s Manual

EGO SSA1200 Snow Shovel Attachment

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

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT
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.

• 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.

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.

SYMBOL MEANING

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

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:
• Stop snow shovel attachment. Release the switch.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Inspect for damage.
• 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
• 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.
• 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

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.

ASSEMBLY

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

• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
• Loosen the wing knob on the power-head coupler.
• 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 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
• 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.
• Tighten the wing knob securely.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
• Loosen the wing knob.
• Press the shaft-release button and, with the button depressed, pull or twist the attachment shaft out of the coupler..

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). When using the snow shovel attachment, hold the tool with a firm grip with both hands while in operation

• 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.

LOUVER ADJUSTMENT KNOB
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.

MAINTENANCE

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. 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.

MOUNTING AND DETACHING THE SCRAPER BAR

• Remove the battery pack from the power head.
• Lay the snow shovel attachment on its side or any other convenient position for scraper bar service.
• 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
• 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).

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.

• Position the edger upright so that the sealing screw is facing upwards 
• Use the multi-function wrench provided to loosen and remove the sealing screw.
• Use a grease syringe (not included) to inject some grease into the screw hole; do not exceed 3/4 capacity.
• 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

EGO LIMITED WARRANTY

WARRANTY POLICY TERMS AND DURATION
Chervon North America, Inc. (“Chervon North America”) provides the following Limited Warranty for EGO products to the original purchaser of EGO products. The detailed warranty period for each EGO product can be found online at http://egopowerplus.com/warranty-policy. Please contact EGO Customer Service Toll-Free at 1-855-EGO-5656 any time you have questions or warranty claims or would like a hard copy of the warranty.

LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY
EGO products are warranted against defects in material or workmanship from the date of original retail purchase for the applicable warranty period. For any properly and timely submitted warranty claim, if Chervon North America determines a product to be defective during the warranty period, the product will receive free repair or replacement as determined by Chervon North America.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
For warranty service, within the applicable warranty period, 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 evaluate and repair the product if defective 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 & EXCLUSIONS
This limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized EGO retailer and is not transferable. EGO products shall not be considered defective, and this warranty will not apply, where the claimed defect is attributable to any cause other than the above-defined defects. This warranty shall be void if the product has been used for rental purposes. This warranty shall not apply to damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, unauthorized repair, liquid contact, fire, earthquake or other external cause; operating the product outside EGO’s instructions, specifications or guidelines; or failure to properly service of maintain the product. This warranty also does not apply to cosmetic damage, including but not limited to scratches or dents; defects caused by normal wear and tear or otherwise due to the normal aging of the product. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED. Any implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to the applicable warranty period defined at the beginning of this article. The sole and exclusive remedy in connection with the purchase, installation, use, and/or performance of the EGO products is repair or replacement of the product as determined by Chervon North America. Chervon North America’s maximum liability shall not in any case exceed the purchase price paid for the product. CHERVON NORTH AMERICA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR TO ANYONE ELSE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INDIRECT, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM USE OF THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOST PROFITS, OR OTHER ECONOMIC INJURY. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the limitations on time to bring certain actions, so such limitations contained herein do not apply to individual consumers in those states. This warranty is subject to and shall be interpreted according to Michigan law without regard to principles of conflicts of laws. No legal action shall be brought against Chervon North America unless filed within one (1) year after the basis for such legal action becomes known, or with the exercise of reasonable diligence should have become known. Any action not timely filed shall be deemed waived.

Customer service

• For customer service contact us toll-free at: 1-855-EGO-5656 or
• EGOPOWERPLUS.COM
• EGO Customer Service
• 769 Seward Ave. NW, Suite 102
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49504.

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