Earth Wise OPP00075 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC BLOWER

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7.5 Amp – OPP00075

This tool has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

Thank you for your purchase.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

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.

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

GENERAL SAFETY

DON’T ABUSE CORD – Never carry the blower by the cord or yank the cord
to disconnect from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should stay at a
safe distance from the work area.

DRESS PROPERLY – Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in moving parts. Use
of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors.

USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles
that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this
product. Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

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

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.

Polarized Appliance Connections: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will
require the use of a polarized extension cord. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way.

Before each use check the electrical cord for wear or damage. Do not use
the blower if the cord is damaged or worn.

Never allow children to use the blower.

Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the blower.

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be
provided on the circuit (s) or outlet (s) to be used for the blower. Recepta­cles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used.

USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use appliance for any job except that for
which it is intended.

EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the cur­rent your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate
ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.

DOUBLE INSULATION – Double Insulation is a concept in safety in electric
power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded
power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal
motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not
need to be grounded.
NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from
shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal insulation. Observe all
normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.

It is possible to tie more than one extension cord in a
knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as shown, then connect the
plug end of the extension cord into the receptacle and
the other end into the plug on the blower housing.

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150

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

DISCONNECT BLOWER from the power supply when not in use or when
servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don’t use this tool in rain, damp or
wet locations. Do not operate the tool in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these tools normally spark and might ignite fumes.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don’t carry Blower with finger on
switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

DON’T FORCE BLOWER – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of
a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.

STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not
operate blower when you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medications.

If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THE SUPPLY.

STORE IDLE BLOWER INDOORS – When not in use, Blower should be
stored indoors in a dry place, out of reach of children.

MAINTAIN BLOWER WITH CARE – Keep blower tube clear and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord
periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.

Always direct the cord to the rear and away from the blower.

The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.

Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders.

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ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires 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 product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage
occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected
and satisfactorily operated the product .
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1.800.313.5111 for
assistance.

PACKING LIST

- Blower

- Blower Tubes

- Operator’s manual

Assembling the tubes to the motor housing:
Connect the two blower tubes together.
Fit the larger diameter end of blower tubes onto the air outlet of the
motor housing.

Warning: Don’t operate the blower before securing the blower tube
to the air outlet with the screw.

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced .Failure to heed this warning 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
possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete .
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury .

CORD RETAINER

A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the power head.

If using more than one extension cord, first tie the two
cords in a knot as shown.

Then, double the extension cord several inches from
the end and hook the loop formed by doubling the cord
over the retainer post as shown.

Gently tug on the cord to insure that it is firmly retained in the unit’s handle.

MAINTENANCE

If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for damage. If the housing is
cracked or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may
affect the unit’s operation, contact your local Authorized Service Center
for repairs before putting it back into use.

CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an authorized
service center or other qualified service organization, always using
identical replacement parts.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

- Unit does not run

Possible Cause

- Extension cord not connected to the plug

- Cord not connected to power source

- Switch not in “ON” position

WARNING: Make sure the plug is fully seated. A loose plug could lead to
overheating and cause a fire.

Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated in the unit. When used
properly with dry leaves the fan chamber of your unit should remain clean. If
damp earth and debris are ingested some of the particles may build up on the
inside of the fan chamber. If this happens the performance of the unit will
decrease. This area can be cleaned out by gently wiping out with a damp rag
after disconnecting from the power source. Your unit should be stored in a dry
place.

Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate
the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or
chemicals.

Make sure the cord is detached from the unit, then use only mild soap and a
damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never
immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Possible Solution

- Check extension cord is fully connected to tool

- Check extension cord is fully connected to a live receptacle

- Check that switch is in the “ON” position

Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining this

tool at 1.800.313.5111 between 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Eastern

Standard Time, or send emails to [e-mail]

CALL US FIRST !!

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Starting and Stopping:

OPERATING

Hold the blower tube approximately 7 inches
above the ground, switch your product on and
using a sweeping motion from side to side,
advance slowly. Keep the accumulated
debris/leaves in front of you.

CAUTION: The blower can throw debris,
possibly causing serious personal injury

to the operator or bystanders.

Use your product only in daylight or good
artificial light.

The blower is intended for residential use only. Use the blower outdoors to
move debris as needed.

Do not blow hard objects such as nails, bolts, or rocks.

Do not operate the blower near bystanders or pets.

Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or other tight areas.

Wear safety goggles or other suitable eye protection, long pants, and shoes.

When not in use, store the blower and extension cord indoors, in a cool dry

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

OPP00075

Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V, 60 Hz, 7.5 Amp

Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180 MPH

Tube Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.25 in.

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.5 Ib.

- Assembly required

- Cord Retention Hook

- Single Speed

HANDLE

ON/OFF SWITCH

FRONT BLOWER TUBE

REAR BLOWER TUBE

CORD RETAINER

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CORDED ELECTRIC MODELS

This product is manufactured for The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. The Great States Corporation/American
Lawn Mower Company, Shelbyville, Indiana, has been making lawn mowers for over 100 years and it warrants to the original owner that
each new product and service part is free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace under this warranty any
defective product or part from the original date of purchase for one (1) year except for the conditions and circumstances listed below. Proof
of purchase (original dated sales receipt) must accompany all warranty claims.

THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE AND DOES NOT COVER:

Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold “as is”, sold recondi­tioned, or used as rental equipment.

Delivery, installation, or normal adjustments explained in the
operator’s manual.

Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, im­proper installation, incorrect voltage or improper wiring, improper
maintenance, improper modification, or the use of accessories
and/or attachments not specifically recommended.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, or
the failure to install, operate, maintain, or store the product ac­cording to the instructions in the operator’s manual.

Damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, corro­sive environments and materials, or other contaminants.

Expendable items that become worn during normal use.

Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with tool functionality.

Freight costs from customer to vendor.

Repair and transportation costs of products or parts determined
not to be defective.

ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS,
DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY
DEFECT, FAILURE, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply
to you.

ANY NON-RESIDENTIAL USE OR COMMERCIAL USE VOIDS
ALL WARRANTIES.

In a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the

right to make component changes or design changes when necessary.

The Great States Corporation

American Lawn Mower Company

830 Webster Street

Shelbyville, IN 46176

Phone [phone]

www.reelin.com/earthwise