GreenWorks 26032 Owner's Manual

GreenWorks 26032 Owner's Manual

12 amp electric snow thrower

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12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower
26032
Owner's Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS
(888.909.6757)
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

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  • Page 1 12 Amp Electric Snow Thrower 26032 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Contents ..........................2 Product specifications ......................2 Safety information ......................3-4 Symbols ..........................5-6 Electrical ........................... 7-8 Know your snow thrower ...................... 9 Assembly ........................10-13 Operation ........................14-17 Maintenance ......................... 18-20 Troubleshooting ......................... 21 Warranty ..........................22 Exploded View ........................23 Parts List........................
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER I M P O R T A N T READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. •...
  • Page 4 SAFETY INFORMATION before attempting to use it. • Keep the impeller clear of debris. • Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the motor is running or while the Snow Thrower is plugged in it. Turn the motor off and unplug the Snow Thrower from the extension cord or the outlet. •...
  • Page 5: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL ELECTRICAL INFORMATION (See Figure 1) W A R N I N G To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. The Snow Thrower is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V, 15 A circuit and use a 15 A time delayed fuse or circuit breaker.
  • Page 8: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that will be used for this Snow Thrower. For an extra measure of safety, use a receptacle that has built-in GFCI protection. • The nameplate on the Snow Thrower indicates the voltage used. Do not connect the Snow Thrower to an AC circuit that provides a different voltage from the voltage that is indicated on the nameplate.
  • Page 9: Know Your Snow Thrower

    KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your snow thrower. Compare the illustration in Figure 2 to your snow thrower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Switch Overload Protector...
  • Page 10: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •...
  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS W A R N I N G 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. W A R N I N G Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE (See Figure 4) • Position the chute deflector (1) over the discharge chute (2), and align the mounting holes. • Insert a rubber washer (5) between the chute deflector (1) and the discharge chute, maintaining the alignment of the holes (3).
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE DIRECTIONAL CHUTE ARM TO DIRECTIONAL CHUTE PINION (See Figure 5) • Align the holes (1) on the directional chute arm (2) with the holes on the lower directional chute arm (3). Insert the hitch pin (4). (Fig. 5.1) ASSEMBLING THE DISCHARGE DIRECTIONAL ARM CONTROL TO THE CENTER HANDLE (See Figure 5) •...
  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE SNOW THROWER W A R N I N G Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the operator is in the starting position when using the snow thrower. In order to avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position when starting the Snow Thrower.
  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS (See Figure 6) W A R N I N G If the Snow Thrower hits a foreign object while it is in use, the object could be thrown in the direction of the operator or a bystander. Thrown objects could cause serious personal injury. Keep the area to be cleared free of all foreign objects that may be picked up and thrown by the rotor blades.
  • Page 16 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE DIRECTION OF DISCHARGE (See Figure 7) Snow can be discharged to the left, straight ahead, or to the right of the operator. Follow these instructions in order to change the direction: • Release the safety switch in order to stop the rotor. NOTE: The control crank can revolve 810°.
  • Page 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Do not use excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. Free all of the controls and moving parts before using the Snow Thrower. • When operating the Snow Thrower, keep the wheels 1" (2.5 cm) off the pavement by tipping the Snow Thrower forward.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SERVICING Servicing should be performed by a qualified technician. Replacement parts for this Snow Thrower must be identical to the parts that they replace. If repairs are necessary, contact the Toll-Free Helpline, at 1-888-909-6757. Note: Identify the left and right sides of the Snow Thrower when standing in the normal operating position. W A R N I N G If the extension cord is plugged into the Snow Thrower, the Sno w T hrow er c ould start accident ally wh ile the operator is performing maintenance on it, which could cause serious...
  • Page 19 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE ROTOR (See Figures 10-13) • Remove the 4 screws that secure the right side cover to the frame of the Snow Thrower (Fig. 10). • Remove the short shaft (Fig. 11). • Push the sides of the housing out, as illustrated in Figure 12 and remove the rotor (Fig. 13). •...
  • Page 20 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE LARGE BELT (See Figures 14-16) • Remove the 4 screws that secure the left side plate to the frame of the Snow Thrower (Fig. 14). Remove the side plate. • Pull the bearing away from the small pulley. Remove the belt from the large pulley and the small pulley that is located inside the housing (Fig.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Then handle is not The carriage bolts are not Adjust the height of the handle, and verify in position. properly seated. that the carriage bolts are properly seated. Tighten the knobs. The Snow Thrower The power cord is disconnected Reconnect the cord, and use the cord does not start.
  • Page 22: Warranty

    (4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for...
  • Page 23: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...
  • Page 24: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 33306100-10 Left side board 3290198 Belt 34901100 Strap 33212100 Tensioner fix shaft 32104100 Tensioner bearing 33211100 Tensioner shaft 33903100 Tensioner spring 34165100 Motor vent cover 32201100 Locknut 33305100 Tensioner bracket 3290699 Washer 32203100 Cross screw 33301100-2 Motor support...
  • Page 25: Parts List

    PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 3420199 Rubber 3290299 Washer 3410499A-10 Handle 33306699 Washer 32901251 Retaining ring 32208100-10 Upper handle 3490137-1 Soft grip sponge 3290599 33214100-10 Rear rocker 33310100-10 Panel 33205100A-10 Front handle 3220436 Bolt 3410835-8 Knob 3290135 Split pin 34108229A-10 Wheel cover 34204229B-10...
  • Page 26: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 27 NOTES...
  • Page 28 TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Rev: 01 (05-18-10) Printed in China on 100% recycle material...

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