GreenWorks 26272 User manual
26272/26272ME/2601102
EN OPERATOR MANUAL
FR MANUEL D’OPÉRATEUR
SNOW THROWER
SNOW THROWER
1 Description.................................... 2
1.1 Purpose...................................................... 2
1.2 Overview.................................................... 2
2 General power tool safety
warnings........................................ 2
2.1 Training...................................................... 2
2.2 Preparation.................................................3
2.3 Operation....................................................3
2.4 Maintenance...............................................5
3 Symbols on the product.................5
4 Risk levels..................................... 6
5 Installation..................................... 6
5.1 Unpack the machine...................................6
5.2 Install the battery pack............................... 6
5.3 Remove the battery pack........................... 7
5.4 Install the upper handle.............................. 7
5.5 Install the middle handle.............................7
5.6 Install the chute deflector........................... 7
5.7 Install the chute control rod........................ 7
6 Operation.......................................8
6.1 Cold weather operation.............................. 8
6.2 Start the machine....................................... 8
6.3 Stop the machine....................................... 8
6.4 Adjust the discharge chute......................... 8
6.5 Adjust the chute deflector...........................9
6.6 LED headlights........................................... 9
6.7 Operation tips............................................. 9
7 Maintenance..................................9
7.1 General maintenance................................. 9
7.2 Replace the scraper................................. 10
7.3 Replace the impeller.................................10
7.4 Store the machine.................................... 10
8 Troubleshooting...........................10
9 Technical data............................. 11
10 Limited warranty.......................... 11
11 Exploded view............................. 12
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1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 PURPOSE
This machine is used to remove and clear away snow
from pavements, gardens, driveways and other ground-
level surfaces.
1.2 OVERVIEW
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1Handle bar
2Bail Lever
3Safety switch button
4Chute deflector
5Battery compartment
6Discharge chute
7Impeller
8Scraper
9Wheel
10 Lower handle
11 Carrying or lifting handle
12 Middle handle
13 Chute control rod
14 Upper handle
15 LED lights
2 GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
2.1 TRAINING
• This power tool can be used
by children aged from 8
years and above and
persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instructions
concerning use of the
power tool in a safe way
and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not
play with the power tool.
Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be
made by children without
supervision.
• Read the operating and
service instruction manual
carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the
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power tool. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to
operate the power tool.
Never allow adults to
operate the power tool
without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation
clear of all persons,
particularly small children,
and pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid
slipping of falling, especially
when operating in reverse.
2.2 PREPARATION
• Thoroughly inspect the area
where the power tool is to
be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards,
wires, and other foreign
objects.
• Do not operate the power
tool without wearing
adequate winter garments.
Wear footwear, which will
improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any
adjustments while the
engine is running (except
where specifically
recommended by
manufacturer).
• The operation of any
powered machine can result
in foreign objects being
thrown into the eyes.
Always wear safety glasses
or eye shields during
operation or while
performing an adjustment or
Repair.
2.3 OPERATION
• Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• 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 engine,
remove the battery,
thoroughly inspect the
power tool for any damage,
and repair the damage
before restarting and
operating the power tool.
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• If the power tool should
start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
• Stop the engine whenever
you leave the operating
position, before unclogging
the collector/impeller
housing or discharge guide,
and when making any
repairs, adjustments, or
inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting, make certain the
collector/impeller and all
moving parts have stopped.
• Do not clear snow across
the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when
changing direction on
slopes. Do not attempt to
clear steep slopes.
• Never operate the power
tool without proper guards,
plates or other safety
protective devices in place.
• Never operate the power
tool near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells,
drop-offs, etc., without
proper adjustment of the
snow discharge angle.
Keep children and pets
away.
• Do not overload the power
tool capacity by attempting
to clear snow at too fast a
rate.
• Never operate the power
tool at high transport
speeds on slippery
surfaces. Use care when
reversing.
• Never direct discharge at
bystanders or allow anyone
in front of the power tool.
• Disengage power to the
collector/impeller when the
power tool is transported or
not in use.
• Use only attachments and
accessories approved by
the manufacturer of the
power tool.
• Never operate the power
tool without good visibility or
light. Always be sure of your
footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles.
• Walk, never run.
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• Use the power tool only in
daylight or good artificial
light.
• Take all possible
precautions when leaving
the power tool unattended.
Disengage the power take-
off, lower the attachments,
shift into neutral, set the
parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key.
2.4 MAINTENANCE
• Check shear bolts; engine-
mounted bolt, etc., at
frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the
power tool is in safe
working condition.
• Never store the power tool
with fuel in the fuel tank
inside a building where
ignition sources are present
such as hot water and
space heaters, clothes
dryers, etc. Allow the
engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
• Always refer to owner’s
guide instructions for
important details if the
power tool is to be stored
for an extended period.
• Maintain or replace safety
and instructions labels, as
necessary.
• When using in direct
sunshine, keep out of water
and don’t exposure to rain.
Store indoors, and do not
expose to rain or water,
avoid direct sunshine.
• Run the power tool a few
minutes after throwing snow
to prevent freeze-up of the
collector/impeller.
3 SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool better and safer.
Symbol Explanation
Direct current
Precautions that involve your
safety.
Read and understand all instruc-
tions before operating the prod-
uct, and follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Thrown objects can ricochet and
result in personal injury or proper-
ty damage. Wear protective cloth-
ing and boots.
Keep feet away from openings
while the product is running.
Keep hands away from the dis-
charge area.
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Symbol Explanation
Stop the motor and remove the
battery before leaving the product.
Wear eye and ear protection.
4 RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended
to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation,which,
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation,which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation
that may result in property
damage.
5 INSTALLATION
WARNING
Do not change or make accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Do not put in the safety key or the battery pack until
you assemble all the parts.
5.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE
WARNING
Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine
before use.
WARNING
• If the parts have damage, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the
machine.
• If the parts are damaged or missing, speak to the
service center.
1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and package in compliance with
local regulations.
5.2 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK
WARNING
• If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace
the battery pack or the charger.
• Stop the machine and wait until the engine stops
before you install or remove the battery pack.
• Read, know, and do the instructions in the battery
and charger manual.
1. Open the battery door.
2. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the
grooves in the battery compartment.
3. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment
until the battery pack locks into place.
4. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
5. Close the battery door.
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5.3 REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK
1. Open the battery door.
2. Push and hold the battery release button(1).
3. Remove the battery pack from the machine.
5.4 INSTALL THE UPPER HANDLE
1. Align the holes in the middle handle and the upper
handle.
2. Insert the bolt(1) through the middle handle and
upper handle.
3. Tighten the handle knob(2) onto the bolt(1).
4. Repeat for left/right side.
5.5 INSTALL THE MIDDLE HANDLE
1. Align the holes in the middle handle and the lower
handle.
2. Put the bolts(1) through the middle handle and the
lower handle.
3. Tighten the handle knob(2) onto the bolt(1).
4. Repeat for left/right side.
5.6 INSTALL THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
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1. Align the tabs(2) on to the slots(3) on one side first.
2. Once you have engaged one tab on one slot push
until you hear a click. Repeat on other side.
3. Push the chute deflector(1).
4. Make sure that the tabs(2) engage the slots(3) on
the two sides.
5. Make sure that the posts(4) engage the holes(5) on
the two sides.
5.7 INSTALL THE CHUTE CONTROL
ROD
1. Align the holes(1) in the upper chute control rod(2)
and lower chute control rod(3).
2. Put the hitch pin(4) through the holes.
3. Align the arrows in the discharge chute and snow
thrower deck. Make sure that the discharge chute
faces forward.
4. Put the end of the chute control rod(5) straight
through the hole(6) in the bracket. Keep the grip
handle down.
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5. Push the chute control rod(5) into the hole behind
the deck.
6. Turn the grip handle left and right to make sure that
the discharge chute moves in the same direction.
6 OPERATION
WARNING
Wear eye protection during operation.
6.1 COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The safe battery operation temperature ranges from
-17°C to 45°C.
WARNING
Do not store or charge battery outside.
Battery must be charged and stored indoors prior to use
of the machine.
If the machine does not start below -17°C,
• remove the battery pack from the machine,
• charge the battery pack for 10 minutes in the warm
area,
• install the battery pack again.
6.2 START THE MACHINE
1. Push the safet switch button(1).
2. Pull the bail switch(2) to start the machine.
NOTE
Lower the scraper to the ground to remove the snow.
WARNING
Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.
WARNING
Examine the work area. Remove all stones, sticks,
wire, bones, and other debris that can ricochet
because of the rotating impeller.
6.3 STOP THE MACHINE
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1. Release the bail switch(2) to stop the machine.
WARNING
Wait until the impeller fully stops before you start the
machine again. Do not quickly turn the machine off
and on.
WARNING
Remove the safety key and battery pack after you
complete the work.
6.4 ADJUST THE DISCHARGE CHUTE
You can adjust the discharge chute 180° to change the
snow direction.
1. Turn the grip handle left to move the discharge
chute to the left.
2. Turn the grip handle right to move the discharge
chute to the right.
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6.5 ADJUST THE CHUTE DEFLECTOR
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You can adjust the chute deflector up and down to
change the throwing distance of the snow.
WARNING
Release the bail switch before you adjust the chute
deflector.
WARNING
Do not push the trigger so far forward that a gap
shows between the deflector and the chute.
1. Push and hold the trigger on the chute deflector.
2. Move the chute deflector up to increase the snow
distance.
3. Move the chute deflector down to decrease the
snow distance.
6.6 LED HEADLIGHTS
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Turning the headlights on：
1. Push and hold the safety switch button.
2. Pull the bail switch in the direction of the handle bar
to turn the headlights on.
Turning the headlights off：
3. Release the bail switch.
6.7 OPERATION TIPS
• If it is possible, clear the snow in the direction of the
wind.
• In strong winds, lower the chute delfector to direct
the snow to the ground.
• When you complete the work, let the machine
opreate for a while to prevent ice formation in the
discharge chute.
• If the snow is deeper than 20 cm, decrease the
speed and let the machine work at its own rhythm.
• Do not use the scraper to remove compact snow
and ice.
7 MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Remove the safety key and battery pack from the
machine before maintenance.
CAUTION
Use only approved replacement parts.
CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause
damage to the plastic, and make the plastic
unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
7.1 GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Before each use, examine the machine for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts and caps.
• Tighten correctly all the fasteners and caps.
• Clean the remaining snow on the machine with a
brush.
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