Black & Decker BL 1500M LH, BL1500 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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KEY INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW:

• Before operating, make sure that either the blower or vacuum tube assembly is locked in place.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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Form No. 90579547 Catalog Numbers BL1500, LH4500, LH5000, BV3800 (AUGUST 2011)

WARNING: Important Safety Warnings and Instructions

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE UNIT.

To Reduce Risk of Injury:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

eproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other

eproductive hands. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may

contribute to hearing loss.

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize this information.

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.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property

damage.

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING BLOWER.

General Safety Warnings and Instructions for all Tools

• READ and follow all instructions.

• DO NOT place inlet or outlet of vacuum near eyes or ears when operating.

• THIS APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH DOUBLE INSULATION. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double

insulated appliances.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach of children.

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance.

• DO NOT attempt to repair the blower/vac. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by

Black & Decker service centers or authorized service stations, always using Black & Decker replacement parts.

• DO NOT operate blower/vac in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.

• DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. Not recommended for use by children.

• DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from tool without first unplugging it.

• USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

• DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into

water, return it to a service center.

• DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow.

• KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• TURN OFF all controls before unplugging.

• DO NOT vacuum water, other liquids, or wet objects. Never immerse any part of the tool in liquid.

• DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the

tool. Do not blow debris in directions of bystanders.

• INSPECT THE AREA before using the tool. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or

otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. As a vacuum, the tool is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.

WARNING: Shock Hazard. To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. Store indoors. WARNING: Cut Hazard. Turn off and unplug unit, then wait until fan stops or at least 10 seconds before removing the blower or vacuum tube

assemblies.

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Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances

Your Blower/Vac is double-insulated to give you added safety. In a double insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words double insulated or "double insulation". The symbol (square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance.

Safety Rules and Instructions: Extension Cords

Double insulated tools have 2-wire cords and can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only round jacketed extension cords should be used, and we recommend that they be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (U.L.) (C.S.A. in Canada). If the extension will be used outside, the cord must be suitable for outdoor

se. Any cord marked as outdoor can also be used for indoor work.

u An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for

safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity

han 18 gauge. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be

t sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation, and defective fittings. Make any needed repairs or replace the cord if necessary.

To determine the minimum wire size required, refer to the chart:

Safety Rules and Instructions: Polarized Plug

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This equipment must be used with a suitable polarized 2 wire or 3 wire extension cord. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension cord in any way.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage Than Than 0-6 18 16 16 14 6-10 18 16 14 12 10 - 12 16 16 14 12 12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)

(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m) (60,9-91,4m)

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

a. Power head

b. Upper blow tube

c. Lower blow tube

d. Leaf Blaster

Attachment

e. Concentrator

f. Upper vac tube

g. Lower vac tube

h. Shoulder bag

ASSEMBLY FOR BLOW MODE

WARNING: Before attempting any of the assembly steps below, ensure product

is switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

BLOW TUBE ASSEMBLY (FIGURES 1-4)

• Ensure grill cover is attached to the power head. If not, attach cover as shown in the

inset of figure 1. NOTE: Unit will not operate in blow mode without grill cover in place. Align the upper and lower tubes as shown in figure 1.

Push the lower tube firmly into the upper tube, until the tubes click into place.

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• Blow tubes must be assembled to the power head before use.

• Never operate without both lower and upper tubes assembled.

• In the interest of safety, it is not intended for the tubes to be separated once assembled.

• Push the tube assembly onto the power head until it is in the fully locked position

(figure 2).

• Use the air concentrator attachment to target air flow to a tighter area. Add the

attachment to the assembly as shown in figure 3. Push on until hole in tab engages raised post on tube.

• Use the leaf blaster attachment to rapidly move air back and forth to remove stubborn

debris from grassy areas. Add the tube to the assembly as shown in figure 4. Push on until hole in tab engages raised post on tube. To lock the leaf blaster attachment and reduce the back and forth motion, push forward on the locking tab.

ASSEMBLY FOR VACUUM MODE

SHOULDER COLLECTION BAG (FIGURE 5)

• Attach the shoulder collection bag to the power head as shown in figure 5.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY (FIGURES 6, 7, 8)

• Vacuum tubes must be assembled together before use.

• Align the notches and the triangles on upper and lower tubes. (figure 6)

• Push the lower tube firmly into the upper tube, until the triangles click into place. (Never operate apart).

• In the interest of safety, it is not intended for the tubes to be separated once assembled.

• Remove the fan cover from the bottom of the power head by pressing the spring loaded release button (located on the back of the power head) and pulling the cover off (figure 7).

• Attach the vacuum tube assembly to the power head (figure 8) by locating the assembly as indicated by arrow, then pivot about this point until the locking/release catch is fully engaged.

REMOVING BLOW TUBE, VAC TUBE OR COLLECTION BAG (FIGURE 7 & 9)

• To remove the blow tube, vac tube or shoulder collection bag, depress the release button on the power head and pull straight off (figure 7 & 9).

OPERATION

USE AS A BLOWER: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. WEAR A FILTER MASK IF THE OPERATION IS

DUSTY. USE OF RUBBER GLOVES AND SUBSTANTIAL FOOTWEAR IS RECOMMENDED WHEN WORKING OUTDOORS. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

WARNING: CUT HAZARD. When turning the tool off for tube installation or any other

reason, wait 10 seconds for the fan to stop rotating before disassembly.

• Do not use in vacuum mode without the vacuum tubes and collection bag in place.

• Always switch off and remove the plug from the electrical supply when:

• Changing from blower to vacuum.

• The power supply cord has become damaged or entangled.

• You leave blower/vac unattended.

• Clearing a blockage.

• Checking, adjusting, cleaning or working on blower/vac.

• Use blower/vac only in daylight or good artificial light.

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIGURE 10) MODEL LH5000

Your blower vac is fitted with a variable speed switch located on the top of the power head below the handle.

• To turn the tool ON, rotate the knob clockwise. The further the knob is rotated, the higher the air speed.

• To turn tool OFF, rotate the knob counterclockwise to the off position (0).

MODEL LH4500

Your blower vac is fitted with a two speed switch located on the top of the power head below the handle.

• To use in low speed, rotate the knob clockwise to Position I. To use in high speed, rotate the knob clockwise to Position II.

• To turn tool OFF, rotate the knob counterclockwise to the off position (0).

MODEL BL1500

Your blower is fitted with a single speed switch located on the top of the power head below the handle.

• To turn the tool ON, rotate the knob clockwise to Position I.

• To turn tool OFF, rotate the knob counterclockwise to the off position (0).

CORD RETAINER (FIGURE 11)

• A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the power head. It can be used in two different ways:

• To use the cord retainer as shown in figure 11A, hook the extension cord under the retainer. Then plug the cord from the power head into the extension cord.

• To use the cord retainer as shown in figure 11B, loop the extension cord over the power head cord and plug the two ends into each other. Then hook the extension cord under the retainer.

BLOW MODE (FIGURE 12)

WARNING: Ensure product is switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

• Fit grill cover as shown in figure 1.

• Attach the blow tube assembly to the power head as shown in figure 2.

• Connect the cord on the power head to the power supply (figure 11).

• Hold the blow tube approximately 7 inches (180mm) above the ground, turn the blower/vac on and using a sweeping motion from side to side, advance slowly keeping the accumulated debris/leaves in front of you.

11A

11B

• Once you have blown the debris/leaves into a pile, you can convert to vacuum mode to

collect the debris.

• Using the air concentrator will help remove matted debris and leaves.

• Using the leaf blaster attachment will help move air back and forth to remove stubborn debris from grassy areas.

VACUUM MODE (FIGURE 13) MODELS (LH4500, LH5000 ONLY)

USE AS A VACUUM:

WARNING: Ensure product is switched off and disconnected from the power supply.

To fit the shoulder collection bag to product:

• Remove blow tube.

• Attach the shoulder collection bag to the power head as shown in figure 5.

• Remove the fan cover from the bottom of the power head by pressing the spring loaded

release button (located on the back of the power head) and pulling the cover off (figure 7).

• Attach the vacuum tube assembly to the power head (figure 8) by locating the assembly as indicated by arrow, then pivot about this point until the locking/release catch is fully engaged.

• Connect the cord on the power head to the power supply (figure 11).

• Position the tube slightly above the debris/leaves. Turn the blower/vac on, then using a

sweeping motion the debris/leaves will be sucked up the tube, mulched and deposited into the collection bag (figure 13) .

As the bag fills the power of the suction will decrease, turn the blower/vac off and unplug from power supply.

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