EGO RBA2100 Le manuel du propriétaire

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

RUBBER BROOM ATTACHMENT

MODEL NUMBER RBA2100/RBA2100-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.

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EGO POWER+ POWER HEAD

PH1400/PH1400-FC

RUBBER BROOM ATTACHMENT — RBA2100/RBA2100-FC2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

Specications ..........................................11

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

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

Assembly ...........................................14-18

Operation ...........................................19-20

Maintenance ........................................21-23

Troubleshooting ......................................24-25

Warranty ...........................................26-27

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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.

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 &

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 when operating this product.

Wear Protective

Gloves

Protect your hands with gloves when handling

blades. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your

grip and protect your hands.

Ricochet

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in

personal injury or property damage.

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.

IPX4

Ingress Protection

Degree

Protection from splashing water

V Volt Voltage

mm Millimeter Length or size

in. Inch Length or size

RUBBER BROOM ATTACHMENT — RBA2100/RBA2100-FC6

kg Kilogram Weight

lb Pound Weight

°C

Celsius

Temperature

°F

Fahrenheit

Temperature

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric rubber broom, basic safety precautions should

always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury,

including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER!

Do not rely on the tool’s insulation against electric shock. To

reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate the tool in the vicinity of any

wires or cables which may carry electric current.

CAUTION!

Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some

conditions and durations of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

◾

Keep Children Away - All visitors should be kept at least 100 feet away from

work area.

◾

Avoid Dangerous Environments – Don’t use appliances on damp or wet slope.

◾

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

moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

◾

Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

◾

Use the Right Tool - Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is

intended.

◾

Don’t Force the Rubber Broom - It will do the job better and with less

likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

◾

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

◾

Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the

rubber broom when you are tired.

◾

Do not operate the rubber broom while under the inuence of alcohol or

drugs.

◾

Keep guards in place and in working order.

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of injury to persons, do not operate without

guards in place.

◾

Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.

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◾

Store Rubber Broom Indoors - When not in use the rubber broom should

be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place with the battery pack

removed- out of reach of children.

◾

Maintain Rubber Broom With Care - Keep the rubber broom attachment clean

for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow the instructions for

changing accessories. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

◾

Check Damaged Parts - Before further use of the rubber broom, a guard or

other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it

will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and

any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is

damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center

unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

◾

Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks,

broken glass, nails, wire, or string that can be thrown or become entangled in the

rubber broom attachment. Make sure that other persons and pets are at least 17

ft. (5m) away.

◾

Always hold the unit rmly, with both hands on the handles, while

operating. Wrap your ngers and thumbs around the handles.

◾

Avoid Accidentally Starting – Don’t carry the rubber broom with your nger on

the trigger.

◾

Do not operate the rubber broom in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.

Motors in these appliances normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

◾

Damage to Rubber Broom - If you strike a foreign object with the rubber broom

or it becomes entangled, stop the tool immediately, check for damage and have

any damage repaired before further operation is attempted. Do not operate with a

broken guard.

◾

If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and

check immediately for the cause.

◾

Replace a damaged rubber broom immediately. Such attachments may

shatter at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury.

◾

Check the rubber broom attachment at regular short intervals during

operation, or immediately if there is a noticeable change in sweeping

behavior.

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◾

To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a

ladder or on any other insecure support. Never hold the rubber broom

attachment above waist height.

◾

Do not charge the battery pack in rain, or in wet locations.

◾

Use Only With The 56V Lithium-Ion Power Head PH1400/PH1400-FC.

◾

Do not dispose of the battery in a re. The cells may explode. Check with

local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

◾

Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may

cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

◾

Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with

conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or

conductor may overheat and cause burns.

◾

Replacement Parts - When servicing, use only identical EGO replacement parts.

Use of any other accessory or attachment may increase the risk of injury.

◾

Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet;

therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible

hazards even when the tool is not operating. Take care when performing

maintenance or service.

◾

Remove or disconnect battery pack before servicing, cleaning or

removing material from the rubber broom.

◾

Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and electrical

connections.

◾

Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature.

Exposure to re or temperature above 212 °F (100°C) may cause explosion.

◾

If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and

good judgment. Contact the EGO Customer Service Center for assistance.

◾

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.

NOTE: SEE YOUR POWER HEAD OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR

ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.

RUBBER BROOM ATTACHMENT — RBA2100/RBA2100-FC10

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of the EGO RUBBER BROOM 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 THEM IN A

SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

RUBBER BROOM ATTACHMENT — RBA2100/RBA2100-FC 11

SPECIFICATIONS

Drum Diameter 10.6” (270mm)

Sweeping Width 21” (540mm)

Operating Temperature 5°F-104°F (-15°C to 40°C)

Storage Temperature -40°F-158°F (-40°C to 70°C)

Weight (including the guard) 13.89lbs (6.30kg)

PACKING LIST

PART NAME QUANTITY

Rubber Broom Attachment 1

Rubber paddle broom 2

Drive Axle 2

Guard( with bolt) 1

Allen Key 1

Hitch pin 2

Lock pin 2

Operator’s Manual 1

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DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR RUBBER BROOM 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

End Cap

Rubber Paddle Broom

Hitch Pin

Allen Key

Gear Box

Guard

Aluminum Shaft

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WARNING:

Never operate the tool without the guard rmly in place. The guard

must always be on the tool to protect the user.

END CAP

Protects shaft from the intrusion of dirt and debris when not in use.

GUARD

Reduces the risk of injury from foreign objects ung backwards toward the operator

and from contact with the rubber paddle brooms.

HITCH PIN

Secures the rubber paddle brooms and simplies removal and installation of the rubber

paddle brooms.

RUBBER PADDLE BROOM

Tool for sweeping and clearing.

ALLEN KEY

To assemble the plastic guard.

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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.

WARNING:

Do not connect the rubber broom to the power head until assembly

is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious

personal injury.

UNPACKING

◾

This product requires assembly.

◾

Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that

all items listed in the packing list are included.

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already

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 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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MOUNTING THE GUARD

WARNING:

Install the guard

before the rubber broom attachment is

connected to the power head.

1. Loosen and remove the bolt from

the guard with the supplied Allen

key (Fig.2).

2. Lift the rubber broom attachment

shaft and remove the end cap from

the shaft.

3. With the slot in the guard aligned

with the rib on the end of the shaft,

pass the guard through the shaft

until the screw holes in the guard

and in the shaft are aligned

(Fig. 3 & 4).

4. Use the supplied Allen key to tighten

the bolt in the clockwise direction,

to lock the guard securely.

2

4

Bolt

3

Rib

Slot

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MOUNTING THE RUBBER PADDLE

BROOMS

1. Push the drive axle onto the driven

shaft (Fig.5).

2. To secure the drive axle to the

driven shaft, insert the lock pin into

the locking hole.

NOTE: The lock pin need to be installed

in place (Fig.6).

3. Following the same steps to mount

the other drive axle.

4. Push the rubber paddle broom onto

the drive axle (see Fig.7).

5. Insert the hitch pin into the locking

hole to secure the rubber paddle

broom to the drive axle (Fig.8).

6. Following the same steps to mount

the other rubber paddle broom.

5

Driven Shaft

Drive Axle

6

Lock Pin

Locking hole

7

Rubber Paddle Broom

Drive Axle

8

Hitch Pin

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CONNECTING THE RUBBER BROOM 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 rubber broom attachment is designed for use with EGO Power Head PH1400/

PH1400-FC.

The rubber broom 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. If the end cap is on the attachment shaft, remove it and save it in a safe place for

later use. Align the arrow on the rubber broom shaft with the arrow on the coupler

(Fig. 9a) and push the rubber broom 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 shaft: until the red line mark is ush with the coupler edge

(Fig. 9b).

4. Pull on the shaft of the rubber broom attachment to verify that it is securely

locked into the coupler. If not, rotate the rubber broom 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 the wing knob on the coupler is fully tightened before

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

personal injury.

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9a

Arrow on the Coupler

Arrow on the Aluminum Shaft

Shaft-Release Button

Wing Knob

9b

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

rubber broom attachment shaft out of the coupler to separate it from the power

head.

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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.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection that 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:

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

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

◾

Sweeping areas and paths, moving wet materials, such as leaves or dirt ;

◾

Clearing snow and removing standing water from solid surfaces.

NOTICE: To reduce the risk of injury, never work without the guard.

WARNING:

Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this tool.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear eye protection. Wear heavy, long pants,

boots and gloves. Do not wear short pants or sandals or go barefoot.

If the surface to be cleaned is dry, spray it

with water to reduce the amount of dust

created.

You should work with the rubber broom

forward. Hold the rubber broom with one

hand on the rear handle and the other

hand on the front-assist handle. Keep a

rm grip with both hands while operating

the rubber broom.

Hold and guide the rubber broom at a

shallow angle. If the rubber broom is held

at too steep an angle, it tends to push

back towards the operator.

Maintain your grip and balance on both

feet (Fig.10).

10

Forward Direction

Rubber Paddle

Broom Rotation

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Thrown materials may seriously injure the operator or bystander. To reduce the risk of

personal injury, it is essential to take the following precautions:

◾

Always hold the rubber broom with both hands when operating. Use a rm grip on

both handles.

◾

Move the rubber broom to the work area before starting and start the rubber

brush at a lower speed.

◾

To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control, hold and guide the rubber broom

at a shallow angle. If the rubber broom is held at too steep an angle, it tends to

push back towards the operator.

Before each use check for damaged/worn parts

Check the rubber broom, guard, front-assist handle and drive axle and replace any

parts that are cracked, warped, bent, or damaged in any way.

Clean the rubber broom after each use

See the Maintenance section for cleaning instructions.

WARNING:

Ensure the rubber broom have come to a complete stop and the

battery is removed off before cleaning or servicing the rubber broom ilure to comply

could result in possible serious personal injury.

TO START/STOP THE TOOL

See "STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD" section in the power head PH1400/

PH1400-FC operator's manual.

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