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Code: BL5000A
Date: 071025 Edition: 06 Op: DCR
2400W
BLOWER
BL5000A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Contents
Warranty Power Tools
Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase.
If found to be defective in materials or workmanship,
the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired
or replaced free of charge with another of the same item.
A
small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is
essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where
the purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not
cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the
power tool is covered under this warranty.
With continuing product development, changes may have
occurred which render the product received slightly
different to that shown in this instruction manual.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of
the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our
website – www.gmcompany.com
For prompt service we suggest you log your service
request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you
not have access to the internet, please contact our
service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).
Warranty 2
Introduction 3
Environmental protection 3
Description of symbols 3
Specifications 3
General safety instructions 4
Additional safety Instructions 5
Additional safety rules for blowers 5
Unpacking 6
Know your product 7
Assembly 8
Use of extension cord 8
Switching on and off 8
Operation 8
Maintenance 9
Storage 9
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Description of symbols
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Double insulated for additional protection.
Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility.
Blowers and blower vacs have rotating impellers
which can cause serious injury.
Do not use in the rain.
Use at a distance of at least 5m from other people.
Specifications
Voltage: 230–240 V ~ 50 Hz
Input power: 2400 W
Maximum blower velocity: 230 km/h
Maximum blower air output: 5.3 m3/min
Sound pressure level 86dBA
Weight 3.3kg
Introduction
Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years
of dependable service.
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way
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General safety instructions
To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who use
and service the machine have to be acquainted with this
Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards.
Children and infirm people must not use this tool. Children
should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in
which the tool is being used. It is also imperative that you
observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your
area. The same applies for general rules of occupational
health and safety.
WARNING. When using power tools, basic safety precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury. Also, please read and heed the
advice given in the additional important safety instructions.
1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. Cluttered work
areas and benches invite accidents and injury.
2. Consider the environment in which you are working.
Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
the work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to rain.
Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
3. Keep visitors away from the work area. All visitors and
onlookers, especially children and infirm persons, should
be kept well away from where you are working. Do not
let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or
extension cord.
4. Store tools safely. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry, high place or locked up out of the reach
of children.
5. Do not force the tool. The tool will do the job better and
safer working at the rate for which it was designed.
6. Use the correct tool for the job. Do not force small
tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a
heavier duty tool. Never use a tool for a purpose for
which it was not intended. For instance, do not use
circular saws to cut tree limbs or logs.
7. Dress correctly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber gloves
and non-slip footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. If you have long hair, wear a protective hair
covering.
8. Use safety accessories. Safety glasses and earmuffs
should always be worn. A face or dust mask is also
required if the cutting operation creates dust.
9. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to
disconnect the tool from the power point. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
10. Do not overreach. Keep your footing secure and
balanced at all times.
11. Look after your tools. Keep tools sharp and clean for
better and safer performance. Follow the instructions
regarding lubrication and accessory changes. Inspect
tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them
repaired by an authorised service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace them if
damaged. Keep tool handles dry, clean and free from
oil and grease.
12. Disconnect idle tools. Switch off the power and
disconnect the plug from the power point before
servicing, when changing accessories such as blades,
bits and cutters, and when the tool is not in use.
13. Avoid unintentional starting. Always check that the
switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool
to the power supply. Do not carry a plugged in tool with
your finger on the switch.
14. Use outdoor rated extension cords. When a tool
is used outdoors, use only extension cords that are
intended for outdoor use and are so marked.
15. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate a power tool when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
16. Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine if it will operate properly
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and perform its intended function. Check for alignment
of moving parts, free running of moving parts, breakage
of parts, proper mounting and any other conditions
that may affect the operation of the tool. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service facility, unless
otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual.
Defective switches must be replaced by an authorised
service facility. Do not use a tool if the switch does not
turn the tool on and off correctly.
17. Use only approved parts. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts. Use an authorised service
facility to fit replacement parts.
Additional safety Instructions
1. This appliance is not intended for he use by young and
infirm person unless have been adequately supervised
by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
2. Before use check the supply and extension cord of signs
of damage or aging. If the cord becomes damaged during
use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THE SUPPLY. Do not use the appliance if the cord is
damaged or worn.
Additional safety rules for blowers
1. Always wear adequate protective clothing when operating
the tool to avoid injuries to face, eyes, hands, feet, head
or hearing. Use safety glasses or a face shield, high
boots or sturdy shoes, long trousers, work gloves, a hard
hat and ear defenders.
2. Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it is
not in the operating position.
3. Switch the motor off and remove the plug when the tool
is not being used, left unattended, being cleaned, being
moved from one place to another or when the extension
cord is entangled or damaged.
4. Use only outdoor rated extension leads that are so
marked. Keep the extension cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
5. Do not operate the tool near people, especially children
or pets. Turn it off if they get too close. Maintain a safe
distance of at least 5m from other people when using
the tool.
6. Never direct the blower tube towards bystanders or pets.
Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders or pets.
7. Do not handle the plug or the tool with wet hands and do
not use the tool in the rain.
8. Ensure that the extension lead is secured in a manner
that prevents it form disconnecting from the plug whilst
in use.
9. Keep all the air intakes and the blower tube free of dust,
lint, hair and other material that may cause a reduction in
air flow.
10. Keep a balanced and stable stance while using the tool.
11. Do not switch on the tool in enclosed or poorly
ventilated spaces or in the presence of inflammable
and/or explosive substances such as liquids, gasses
and powders.
12. Only operate the tool during broad daylight or with
adequate artificial light.
13. When the tool is not in use, store it in a dry place and
out of reach of children.
14. After use, disconnect the tool from the power supply
and check for damage. If you have the slightest doubts,
contact an authorised service centre.
15. Only use the tool according to the instructions given in
this manual.
16. Check regularly that the screws are tight.
17. Use only spare parts and accessories recommended by
the manufacturer.
18. Do not try to repair the tool or access internal parts.
Contact authorised service centres only.
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19. Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what
you are doing. Use common sense. Never operate the
tool when you are tired, sick or under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing.
If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
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Know your product
Your GMC BL5000A Blower is designed to blow dry,
light-weight material such as leaves, grass, small twigs
and small pieces of paper.
1. Handle
2. Power cord restraint
3. Switch
4. Blower tube
5. Blower tube nozzle
6. Inlet cover
7. Air vents
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Assembly
1. Fit the blower tube (4) onto the motor housing.
2. Push the blower tube onto the housing depress the
locking button and slide the tube until the lock button
locates into hole.
3. To remove tube depress the lock button and slide the
tube off the housing neck
Use of extension cord
WARNING. A damaged
extension cord can cause electric
shock or a fire. Please inspect
the extension cord periodically.
The tool must not be used if the
cord is damaged in any way.
Replace a damaged extension
cord before use.
1. Use a heavy duty extension cord, suitable for outdoor
use and so marked. An ordinary duty extension cord will
cause loss of power and may overheat.
2. Keep the extension cord behind you, away from the area
of operation.
Switching on and off
1. To switch on, move the switch (3) to the “I” position.
2. To switch off, move the switch (3) to the “0” position.
WARNING. The tool runs for approximately 5 seconds after
it has been switched off. Let the motor come to a complete
standstill before setting the tool down.
Operation
1. Hold the blower at an angle
of approximately 45 degrees
and sweep from side to side
with the nozzle end about 5 to
10cm above the ground.
2. Slowly advance keeping the
accumulated pile of debris in
front of you.
3. If the air flow is too strong, lift the unit a little higher
from the debris or blow from a greater distance from
the debris.
WARNING. Flying debris can cause serious personal injury
to the operator, bystanders or pets. Keep bystanders and
pets at least 5m away from the area of work and always
wear suitable eye and ear protection, long pants and sturdy
shoes or boots whilst operating the tool.
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Maintenance
1. Store the tool, instruction manual and accessories in a
secure, dry place. In this way you will always have the
information ready to hand.
2. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times.
3. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done
with a rag or brush.
4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts.
CAUTION. Do not use cleaning agents to clean the plastic
parts of the tool. A mild detergent on a damp cloth is
recommended. Water must never come into contact with
the tool.
Storage
Store the blower away from direct sunlight.
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GMC customer assist
If your product needs repairing, replacing,
technical service or you simply need help or advice,
please contact us on our Customer Assist Line
1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).
For prompt service we suggest you log your service request
online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have
access to the Internet, please contact our service department
on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).
7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST).
Please note that if repair or replacement is required,
you must provide a valid original purchase receipt.
You will need the following details at hand to log your service request;
Personal details: First & Last name, address, pick up address,
contact phone numbers, email address
Product details: Product number, date of purchase, retailer bought from,
State & postcode, receipt number,
reason for the request,
c
opy of official purchase receipt
Attach your purchase receipt and save with this Manual for future reference
.
Please refer to our website www.gmcompany.com for full GMC warranty Terms and Conditions.
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