Craftsman CMEBL712 Instruction Manual

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Corded Blower
Souffleur à raccordement câblé
Soplador Alámbrico

CMEBL712

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Thank you for choosing a CRAFTSMAN product!

At CRAFTSMAN, we have 90 years of quality and innovation.
Together, we are makers.

Please take a moment to read this manual before operating
your new tool. Understanding the safety warnings and
cautions is important before using your new purchase safely.
Knowing the correct operating information will help you to
use your tool to its full potential.

Merci d’avoir choisi un produit CRAFTSMAN!

Chez Craftsman, nous évoluons depuis 90ans avec des
produits de qualité innovants. Avec vous, nous formons une
équipe de bâtisseurs.

Veuillez prendre un moment pour lire le présent guide pour
vous familiariser avec votre nouvel outil. Il est important
de comprendre les avis et avertissements de sécurité avant
d'utiliser votre nouvelle acquisition. Connaître la bonne
façon de la faire fonctionner vous permettra de l'utiliser à
son plein potentiel.

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Tome un momento para leer este manual antes de operar
su herramienta nueva. Es importante que comprenda las
advertencias y precauciones de seguridad antes de usar su
nueva compra de forma segura. Conocer la información de
operación correcta le ayudará a utilizar su herramienta en
todo su potencial.

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Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words

This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk
of personal injury or property damage.

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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.



(Used without word) Indicates a safety related message.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in

propertydamage.

Fig. A

COMPONENTS

1

Trigger switch

2

Speed lock lever

3

Handle

4

Tube

1

2

4

3

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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.



WARNING: Never modify the product or

any part of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury,

read the instructionmanual.

If you have any questions or comments about this or
any product, call CRAFTSMAN toll free at:
1-888-331-4569.

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Corded Blower
CMEBL712

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:



WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock and injury:

• Do not leave the appliance when connected
to power source. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.

• Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used by or
nearchildren.

• Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to
rain. Storeindoors.

• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the
manual. Use only recommended attachments.

• Do not use this appliance if it is showing
signs of malfunction in anyway. If the
appliance is not working correctly, 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,
close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

• Do not handle plug or the appliance with
wethands.

• Do not put any objects into the openings of
the appliance. Do not use the appliance with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair
and anything else that may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body
parts away from the openings and moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before disconnecting from
power source.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Additional Safety Instructions



WARNING: When using an electric

appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury, including the following.



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.

To Reduce Risk of Injury:

• Avoid dangerous environmental conditions – Do not

use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don’t use the
unit in the rain.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection,

filter mask if operation is dusty, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for
appropriateconditions.

• Use the right unit – Do not use this unit for any job

except that for which it is intended.

• Inspect the area before using the unit. 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.

• Keep children, bystanders and animals away from

the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when
starting or operating the unit.

• Maintain unit with care. Keep unit clean for best

and safest performance. Follow instructions for
propermaintenance.

• Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired.

• Do not place outlet of blower near eyes or ears

whenoperating.

• Do not attempt to clear clogs from unit without

firstdisconnecting it from the power source.

• Do not immerse any part of the unit in liquid.

• Do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or
off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.

• Do not allow debris to be ingested into blower intake.

• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.

• Do not use to blow explosive dust, or in areas where
air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other
combustible material.

• Do not attempt to repair the blower. To assure
product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance,
and adjustments should be performed by authorized
servicecenters.

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Additional Safety Information

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WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses.

Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),

• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,

• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratoryprotection.



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 chemically­treatedlumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how
often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: 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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear protective clothing and
wash exposed areas with soap and water. Allowing

dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmfulchemicals.

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WARNING: Use of this tool can generate

and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always
use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection
appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from face andbody.

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WARNING: Always wear proper

personal hearing protection that conforms
to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some

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

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in movingparts.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size
(AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity
of the cable, that is, 16 gauge has more capacity than 18
gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using
more than one extension to make up the total length,

• Do not operate blower in a gaseous or explosive
atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark, and
the sparks might ignite fumes.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.

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

• 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.

• Never leave blower running unattended. Turn
poweroff.

• Unplug before connecting the tube.

• Store idle units. When not in use, the unit should be
stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach
ofchildren.

• This appliance is provided with double insulation.
Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for
Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an
extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SJW
orSJTW.

• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating:

i) Make a knot as shown in Figure B; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps

or connectors described in this manual.
OR
iii) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as

shown or described in the OperatingInstructions.

Fig. B

• Maintain Appliance With Care – Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if damaged.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal

injury due to a loose electrical connection between
the appliance’s plug and extension cord, firmly and
fully attach the appliance plug to the extension cord.
Periodically check the connection while operating to
ensure it is fully attached. Do not use an extension
cord that provides a loose connection. A loose
connection may result in overheating, fire, and
increases the risk of a burning.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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be sure each individual extension contains at least the
minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct
size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet

(meters)

120 V 25 (7.6) 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 150 (45.7)
240 V 50 (15.2) 100 (30.5) 200 (61.0) 300 (91.4)

Ampere Rating

American Wire Gauge

More
Than

Not
More
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

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are asfollows:

V ......................... volts

Hz ....................... hertz

min ..................... minutes

or DC ......direct current

...................... Class I Construction

(grounded)

…/min ..............per minute

BPM .................... beats per minute

IPM ..................... impacts per minute

RPM .................... revolutions per

minute

sfpm ................... surface feet per

minute

SPM .................... strokes per minute

OPM .................... oscillations per

minute

A ......................... amperes

W ........................ watts

or AC ...........alternating current

or AC/DC .... alternating or

direct current

...................... Class II

Construction

(double insulated)

no ....................... no load speed

n ......................... rated speed

...................... earthing terminal

..................... safety alert symbol

..................... visible radiation

..................... avoid staring at

light

..................... wear respiratory

protection

..................... wear eye

protection

..................... wear hearing

protection

..................... read all

documentation

../min or ..min-1 . Revolutions or

Reciprocations per
minute

2 .................. two phase

alternating current

2N ............... two phase

alternating current
with neutral

3 .................. three phase

alternating current

3N ............... three phase

alternating current
with neutral

x

.................. rated current of the

appropriate fuse­link in amperes

A

............ time-log miniature

fuse-link where X
is the symbol for
the time/current
characteristic, as
given in
IEC 60127-3

IPXX .................... IP symbol

Servicing of Double Insulated Appliances

Your Blower 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 use. Any cord marked as outdoor
can also be used for indoor work.

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 than 18 gauge. When using more
than one extension cord to make up the total length, be
sure each individual extension cord 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.

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.

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE USE

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COMPONENTS (FIG. A)
Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check power supply.

Intended Use

This blower is designed for household outdoor blower use.
DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of

flammable liquids orgases.
DO NOT let children come into contact with the tool.

Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
thistool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS



WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.



CAUTION: The tube must be attached to

the housing

5

before use.

Tube Assembly (Fig. C)

1. To attach the tube to the blower, line up the pegs

6

on the bottom of the tube with the notch

7

on the
bottom of the housing opening. Push the tube into the
blower housing until the lock engages the tube.

2. Pull on the tube to ensure it is securely in place.

3. To remove the tube, insert a screwdriver into the
unlocking hole

8

on the side of the housing. Lift the tab

inside and pull tube out.

Fig.C

5

6

7

8

Attaching Nozzle (Fig. D, E)

1. Line up the channels

9

of the desired nozzle

10

with

the nubs

11

on the tube

4

.

2. Slide the nozzle onto the tube.

3. Firmly twist the nozzle to lock the nubs completely
into the recess of the nozzle. Ensure the nozzle is
securelyattached.

Fig.D

9

11

4

Fig.E

10

4

Attaching Extension Cord to Blower
(Fig. A, F)



WARNING: Do not use with tube removed.



WARNING: Ensure the trigger switch

is not engaged to reduce the risk of starting the
applianceaccidentally.

1. Near the end of the extension cord

12

, fold the

extension cord to create a loop.

2. Feed the loop into the bottom hole

13

of the cord

retainer

14

.

3. Slide the loop over the hook

15

of the cord retainer so

it rests fully in the cord retainer.

4. Plug the extension cord into the power head

16

.

Components

Tool Use

blower household outdoor blower

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OPERATION

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.



WARNING: Do not operate blower

without tube securely in place. Never reach down into
housing through tube hole.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. G)



WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position
asshown.



WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of
a sudden reaction.

Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle

3

.

Fig.G

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MAINTENANCE



WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and
disconnect it from power source before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.

Accessories



WARNING: Since accessories, other than

those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested
with this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be
used with thisproduct.

Switching On (Fig. A, G, H)



CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge

at self or bystanders.



CAUTION: Always wear safety glasses.

Wear a filter mask if the operation is dusty. Use
of gloves, long pants and substantial footwear is
recommended. Keep long hair and loose clothing
away from openings and moving parts.

To turn the blower on, depress the trigger switch

1

.

To lock the blower on, pull back on the speed lock lever

2

,
as shown in FigureH. The blower runs at higher speeds as
the lever is moved further. The speed lock lever can also
be pulled back to start the blower without needing to first
depress the trigger switch.

• Hold the blower with one hand as shown in FigureG

and sweep from side to side with the tube

4

several
inches above the hard surface. Slowly advance keeping
the accumulated pile of debris in front of you.

Fig.H

1

2

Fig.F

14

13

16

15

12

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Cleaning



WARNING:Blow dirt and dust out of all

air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To
minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1
approved eye protection when performingthis.

Repairs



WARNING:To assure product SAFETY and

RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including power cord repairs, and brush inspection
and replacement, when applicable) should be
performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or
a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use
identical replacementparts.

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WARNING:Never use solvents or other

harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts
of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into aliquid.

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have
other rights which vary in certain states orprovinces.

90 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your CRAFTSMAN Power Tool or Nailer for any reason, you
can return it within 90 days from the date of purchase with
a receipt for a full refund – no questionsasked.

LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products
sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America,
see country specific warranty information contained in
the packaging, call the local company or see website for
warrantyinformation.

FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning
labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-331-4569
for a freereplacement.

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN, call 1-888-331-4569.

Three Year Limited Warranty

CRAFTSMAN will repair or replace, without charge, any
defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three
years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not
cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For
further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair
information, visit www.craftsman.com or call
1-888-331-4569. This warranty does not apply to
accessories or damage caused where repairs have been
made or attempted by others. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A