2. Fully tighten the screw in the clamping collar on the
EN
bellows.
C-1
Clamping Collar
C-2
Screw
Connecting the Blower Tube to the Control-handle
Tube (Fig. D)
1. Loosen and remove the quick-release lever and wing
nut from the tube clamp assembly fixed on the blower
tube.
D-1
Tube Clamp
D-2
Wing Nut
2. Align the groove in the blower tube with the rib on the
control-handle tube, slide the blower tube over the
control-handle tube as far as it will go.
3. Insert the pin of the quick-release lever and close the
lever onto the tube clamp.
4. Tighten the wing nut to secure the tube clamp in place.
Connecting the Tapered Nozzle to the Blower Tube
(Fig. E, F)
1. Align the groove in the nozzle with the latch on the
tube. Push the nozzle over the tube until it securely
snaps into place.
2. To remove the nozzle, press and hold the nozzle-
release button to disengage the latch, then pull the
nozzle straight away from the blower tube.
E-1
Nozzle-release Button
E-2
Latch
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:
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.
WARNING:
Always remove the batteries from
the product when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing the
batteries will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
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missing, or loose parts, such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps,etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and
do not operate this product until all missing or damaged
parts are replaced.
WARNING:
If you encounter an emergency, separate
the chest buckle straightly to take off the blower.
APPLICATION
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
◾
Clearing hard surfaces such as driveways and walkways.
◾
Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and
pine needles.
NOTICE:
The tool is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse.
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BATTERIES
CHARGE BEFORE FIRST USE.
Use only with batteries and chargers listed fig.B.
NOTICE:
For best performance, we recommend use of
any EGO 56V battery with a capacity higher than 5.0 Ah.
The blower has two active battery compartments on the
left and right side of the battery compartment housing.
NOTE:
The blower can operate with one or two batteries.
Using two batteries gives you a longer run time and
efficient power draw managed by PEAK POWER™
technology.
If a battery has been inserted into battery compartment
marked with 1 or 2 on the backpack plate, the
corresponding battery icon illuminates on the LCD screen
(Fig. G) after you turn on the blower.
G-1
Battery Compartment Position Mark
◾
To Install (Fig. H)
Align the battery ribs with the mounting slots and press
the battery down until you hear a "click". Repeat the
process to install the second battery.
◾
To Remove (Fig. I)
Depress the battery-release buttons and pull the
batteries out.
WARNING:
Always take care to note the location of
your feet, children, or pets when pressing the battery-
release button. Serious injury could result if the battery
falls. NEVER remove the battery when in a high location.
POSITIONING THE BACKPACK BLOWER
WARNING:
Dress properly to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this tool. Do not wear loose clothing