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Instruction Manual

Guide D’utilisation

Manual de instrucciones

DWBL700
Corded Blower

English (original instructions) 1

Français (traduction de la notice d’instructions originale) 7

Español (traducido de las instrucciones originales) 17

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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.

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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

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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.

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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: To reduce the risk of injury, read the
instructionmanual.

If you have any questions or comments about this or
any

DeWALT tool, call us toll free at:

1–800–4-

DeWALT (1–800–433–9258).

1

Trigger switch

2

Speed lock lever

3

Handle

4

Tube

5

Cord retainer

6

Large end nozzle

7

Narrow end nozzle

8

Wide end nozzle

Fig. A

1

2

876

4

3

5

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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

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WARNING: When using an electric tool, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk
of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following.

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WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this unit 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.

• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.

• Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings
and moving parts.

• This appliance is intended for commercial use.

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WARNING: Some dust created by this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

- compounds in fertilizers

- compounds in insecticides, herbicides and

pesticides

- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated

lumber

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

READ ALL AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

General Safety Warnings and Instructions
for All Tools

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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.

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION – Wear safety glasses
or goggles that conforms to ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
at all times when this unit is in use. Also use face or dust
mask. Safety glasses are available at extra cost at your
local

DeWALT Service Center or authorized service facility.

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

• 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.

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

• MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE. Keep unit clean for best
and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper
maintenance.

• DO NOT attempt to repair the blower. To assure product
safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and

adjustments should be performed by

DeWALT service
centers or authorized service centers, always using
DeWALT replacement parts.

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

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS – Do
not use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don’t use
the unit in the rain.

• STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate unit when you are tired.

• USE THE RIGHT UNIT – Do not use this unit for any job
except that for which it is intended.

• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.

• 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 unit without first
unplugging.

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

• 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.

• DO NOT immerse any part of the unit in liquid.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• 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.

• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition and
is the correct size for your appliance. The Minimum
Gauge for Cord Sets chart below shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller

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the gage number, the heavier the cord. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating

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

• 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

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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.

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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.

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WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust
mask if 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.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do
not expose to rain. Store indoors.

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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.

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 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 to make up the total length, be 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.

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

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.

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

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

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

minute

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

minute

SPM .................... strokes 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

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

protection

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

protection

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

protection

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE USE

COMPONENTS (FIG. A)

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WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part
of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

Refer to Figure A at the beginning of this manual for a
complete list ofcomponents.

INTENDED USE

This appliance is designed for professional outdoor
blowerapplications.

DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids orgases.

This appliance is a professional power tool. DO NOT let
children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is
required when inexperienced operators use thistool.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and unplug before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.

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CAUTION: The tube must be attached to the

housing

9

before use.

1. TUBE ASSEMBLY:

fig. C

10

9

4

11

12

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

10

on the bottom of
the tube with the
notch

11

on the

bottom of the
housing opening
as shown in
figureC. 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

12

on the side of the housing. Lift the

tab inside and pull tube out.

Attaching Nozzles (Fig. D)

1. Line up the channels

13

of the desired nozzle

6, 7

, or

8

with the nubs

14

on the tube

4

.

2. Slide the nozzle onto the tube.

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

fig. D

14 13

6

Attaching Extension Cord To Blower
(Fig. A, E)

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WARNING: Do not use with tube removed.

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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

15

, fold the

extension cord to create a loop.

2. Feed the loop into the bottom hole

16

of the cord

retainer

5

as shown in figure E.

3. Slide the loop over the hook

17

of the cord retainer so

it rests fully in the cord retainer.

4. Plug the extension cord into the power head

18

.

fig. E

15

16

17

18

OPERATION

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WARNING: Do not operate blower without tube
securely in place. Never reach down into housing
through tube hole.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. F)

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden

reaction.

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Proper hand position requires one hand on the main
handle

4

.

fig. F

4

Switching On (Fig. A, F, G)

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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,

fig. G

pull back on the speed
lock lever

2

, as
shown in figureG. 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F 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.

MAINTENANCE

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and unplug before making
any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up

can causeinjury.

Cleaning

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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.

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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.

Accessories

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WARNING: DO NOT use the blower with any type
of accessory or attachment. Such usage might be
hazardous.

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

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

DeWALT Industrial
Tool Co., 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call
1–800–4-DeWALT (1–800–433–9258) or visit our website:
www.dewalt.com.

Repairs



WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and
RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment
(including brush inspection and replacement) should
be performed by a

DeWALT factory service center
or a DeWALT authorized service center. Always use
identical replacementparts.

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