EGO BACKPACK LINK BH1001-FC User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
56V LITHIUM-ION
BACKPACK LINK
MODEL NUMBER BH1001/BH1001-FC
Español p. 37
Français p. 19
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.
BACKPACK LINK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Symbols ..........................................4
Important Safety Instructions .............................5-6
Introduction .............................................7
Specications ...........................................7
Packing list .............................................7
Description .............................................8
Assembly ...............................................9
Operation ...........................................10-12
Maintenance ........................................13-15
Troubleshooting .........................................16
Warranty ...........................................17-18

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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 filter 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, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
WARNING: The operation of any power tool 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 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.

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IMPORTANT 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.
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Read &
Understand
Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
Eye Protection
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and a full face shield when
operating this product.
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.
V Volt Voltage
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT!
WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a
qualified service technician.
WARNING: Don’t wear other shoulder straps when using this backpack link.
Wearing multi shoulder straps will increase the risks of not able to take the backpack
link off your body promptly in case of emergency.
WARNING: To reduce risk of re, electric shock, or injury:
 The backpack link can be used with EGO handheld tools. Please read
all applicable manuals and understand all safety instructions in these
manuals. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury.

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 Make sure the backpack link is not defective, deformed or damaged. If the
backpack link is out of work, contact a qualified service technician to repair it or
replace it with a new one.
 Store the backpack link in a dry place.
 Never allow children to operate the backpack link. Store it out of the reach of
children.
 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 clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
 Use only with the adaptor, battery packs and power tools listed below.
ADAPTOR BATTERY PACK POWER TOOL
ADB1000(included) All EGO Portable Batteries All EGO Handheld Tools
 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your selection of the EGO BACKPACK LINK. 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 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 IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
SPECIFICATIONS
Applicable Battery EGO 56V Batteries
Weight 4.71lb. (2.14kg)
PACKING LIST
PART NAME QUANTITY
Backpack Link 1
Adaptor 1
Operator's Manual 1

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DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR BACKPACK LINK (Fig. 1)
The safe use of this product requires understanding of the information on the tool and in
this operator’s manual, as well as knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
1
Adaptor (ADB1000)
Plug
Hook
Handle Shoulder strap
Release
button
Latch
Chest buckle
Electric
contacts
Ejection
mechanism
Cable
Battery
mounting
base

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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 modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possibly serious personal injury.
UNPACKING
 This product does not require assembly.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that
all items listed in the packing list are included.
 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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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.
APPLICATION
The backpack link can be used with all EGO portable batteries and is suitable for use
with EGO handheld tools.
USE THE BACKPACK LINK
1. Align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the slots in the battery mounting
base and slide the battery pack down onto the base (Fig. 2 & 3).
2. Put your arms through the backpack
straps to wear the link.
3. Temporarily adjust both shoulder
straps for your comfort, making sure
that your arms are comfortable
(Fig. 4).
2 3
4
Shoulder
strap

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4. Adjust the length of the chest strap and then snap the chest buckle (Fig. 5 & 6).
5. Readjust the length of the chest strap to make it comfortable for you and then
insert the trailing end of the chest strap through the retaining loop (Fig. 7 & 8).
6. Slide the cable into the outside
facing groove in the hook (Fig. 9).
7 8
Loop
9
Cable
5
Chest strap
6
Chest buckle

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7. Align the symbol respect on
the plug with the corresponding
symbol on the adaptor. Insert the
plug into the adaptor until the green
seal completely disappears into the
socket (Fig.10).
8. Insert the adaptor into the EGO tool’s
battery receptacle.
9. Follow the instructions in the tool’s
operator’s manual to start the tool.
10.After finishing work, remove the
adaptor from the tool and then pull
the plug out of the adaptor. Hang the
plug on the hook (Fig. 11).
WARNING: In the event of any
emergency or safety concern, immediately
release the chest buckle and remove the
backpack link.
10
Adaptor
Plug Green Sealing
11

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical 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.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean
cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING: When cleaning the backpack link, DO NOT immerse it in water or
other liquids.
CLEANING
 Use a soft brush to remove debris on the surface.
 Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. These
parts can be damaged by certain aromatic oils, such as pine and lemon, and by
solvents such as kerosene.
 Moisture can also cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry
cloth. NEVER use water for cleaning the tool.
REMOVE THE STRAP FOR CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT
1. With one hand grasping the handle, use the other hand to pull the strap up to
separate the strap from the battery mounting base (Fig. 12 & 13).
12 Handle
Strap
13

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2. Pull the four buckles out of the holes of the battery mounting base (Fig. 14 & 15)
to separate the strap from the plastic part of the link (Fig. 16).
16
14
Buckle
15
Buckle

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REPLACE THE STRAP
1. Replace the strap with the cleaned strap or a new backpack strap.
2. Align the ribs on the new strap with the grooves on the battery mounting base to
engage them, then push down on the new strap to assemble them (Fig. 17 & 18).
3. Insert the fours buckles on the strap into the holes in the battery mounting base
to completely assemble the battery mounting base with the strap (Fig. 19 & 20).
STORAGE
1. Remove the battery pack and adaptor from the backpack link.
2. Clean all foreign material on the surface of the backpack link.
3. Fix the cable and the plug onto the hook.
4. Store in an enclosed space that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
17 18
19 20

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Tool doesn’t work
The battery pack is
not attached to the
backpack link.
No electrical contact
between the backpack
link and battery.
The battery pack is
depleted.
No electrical contact
between the plug and
adaptor.
No electrical contact
between the adaptor
and tool.
Attach the battery pack
to the backpack link.
Remove the battery,
check contacts and
reinstall the battery
pack.
Charge the battery
pack.
Disconnect the plug
from the adaptor and
insert the plug into
the adaptor until the
green seal completely
disappears into the
socket.
Disconnect the adaptor
from the tool and
reconnect them.

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WARRANTY
EGO WARRANTY POLICY
5-year limited warranty on EGO POWER+ outdoor power equipment and portable power
for personal, household use.
3-year limited warranty on EGO POWER+ System battery packs and chargers for
personal, household use.
2 year/1year limited warranty on EGO outdoor power equipment, portable power,
battery packs, and chargers for professional and commercial use.
The detailed warranty periods by products can be found online at
http://egopowerplus.com/pages/warranty-policy.
Please contact EGO Customer Service Toll-Free at 1-855-EGO-5656 any time you
have questions or warranty claims.
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. Defective product will
receive free repair.
a) This warranty applies only to the original purchaser from an authorized EGO
retailer and may not be transferred. Authorized EGO retailers are identified online
at http://egopowerplus.com/pages/warranty-policy.
b) The warranty period for reconditioned or factory certified products used for
residential purpose is 1 year, for industrial, professional or commercial purpose is
90 days.
c) The warranty period for routine maintenance parts, such as, but not limited
to, blades, trimmer heads, chain bars, saw chains, belts, scraper bars, blower
nozzles, and all other EGO accessories is 90 days for residential purpose, 30 days
for industrial, professional or commercial purpose. These parts are covered for
90/30 days from manufacture defects in normal working conditions.
d) This warranty is void if the product has been used for rental purpose.
e) This warranty does not cover the damage resulting from modification, alteration
or unauthorized repair.

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f) This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not
cover any malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse (including
overloading of the product beyond capacity and immersion in water or other
liquid), accidents, neglect or lack of proper installation, and improper maintenance
or storage.
g) This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish, including
but not limited to scratches, dents, paint chips, or to any corrosion or discoloring
by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
For warranty service, 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 repair the product
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
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties, including warranties
of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, 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.
Chervon North America is not responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential
damages.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
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, MI
49504

GUIDE D’UTILISATION
SAC À DOS AVEC LIAISON
À BLOC-PILE AU LITHIUM-ION
DE 56 V
NUMÉRO DE MODÈLE BH1001/BH1001-FC
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser ce produit. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Symboles de sécurité ....................................22
Consignes de sécurité importantes.......................23-24
Introduction ............................................25
Caractéristiques techniques ...............................25
Liste des pièces contenues dans l’emballage..................25
Description ............................................26
Assemblage............................................27
Fonctionnement......................................28-30
Entretien ...........................................31-34
Dépannage ............................................34
Garantie ............................................35-37