Poulan EBVM 215 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Manual de Instrucciones

Manuel d’Instructions

EBVM 215

WARNING:

Readand follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. Read instructions carefully before assembling. Failure to do so can result in serious injury .

ADVERTENCIA:

Lea el manual del operador y siga todas las advertencias einstrucciones de seguridad. Antes deensamblar el producto lea cuidadosamenteelinstructivo. El no hacerlo puede resultar enlesionesgraves.

AVERTISSEMENT:

Veuillez lire le manuel de l’utilisateur et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Bien lire les instructions avant d’assemblerl’outil. Toutdéfautdele faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 104 Warren Road Augusta, GA 30907

Electrolux Canada Corporation

6150 McLaughlin Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5R 4C2

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS

CopyrightE2004 WCI Outdoor Products, Inc.

530164107

1/24/04

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always befollowedtoreducetherisk of fire,electricshock,andserious injury. Thewarnings andsafetyinstructionsin this manual mustbefollowedtoreducetheriskof fire, electricshock,orinjury,and to provide reasonable safety and efficiency in using thisunit. Theoperatorisresponsibleforfollowingthewarningsandinstructionsin thismanual andontheunit. Readthe entire instruction manual beforeassembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and follow the warningsandinstructions in this manualand on the unit.Neverallow children touse this unit. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

OPERATOR SAFETY

Always wear safety glasses or similar eye protection when operating, servicing, or performing maintenance on your unit. Wearingeyeprotection can help to prevent rocks or debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury.

Always wear a respirator or face mask whenworkingwiththeunitindustyenvironments.

Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefootor wear shortpants or sandals.

Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are undertheinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Secure hair so it is above shoulder length. Keep loose hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all other parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc., can be caught in moving parts .

ELECTRICALSAFETY

WARNING:

environment. Toreducetherisk ofelectrical shock, do not use in rain, in damp or wet locations, or around swimming pools, hot tubs, etc. Do not expose to snow,rain,or waterto avoid thepossibilityofelectrical shock. Donothandle extensioncordplug or unit with wethands.

Use only a voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.

Avoid dangerous situations. Do not use in presence of flammable liquids or gases to avoid creating a fire or explosion and/or causing damage to unit.

Avoid a dangerous

Avoiddangerous environments. Do not use in unventilated areas or where dust or explosive vapors can build up.

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, useextension cords specificallymarked as suitable foroutdoor appliances. The electrical rating of the cord must not be less than the rating of the unit. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada, “W”). Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Inspect extension cord before use and replace if damaged. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in lossofpower and overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. ( pending on the cord length is shown in this manual. See

SION CORD

Inspect the insulation and connectors on the unit and extension cord before eachuse. Ifthere is anydamage,donot useuntil damage isrepairedby yourauthorized service dealer. Do not pull or carryby cord; donot use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cordawayfromheatedsurfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to recessed plug as shown in this manual to prevent damage to unit and/orextensioncordandto reducethepossibilit yof the extension cord disconnecting from the unit during operation.

Donotusethe unitif the switch doesnot turn the unit on and off properly. Have theunit repaired by your authorizedservice dealer.

The correct size to be usedde-

NOTE:

SELECT AN EXTEN-

ASSEMBLY

in the

section).

Keeptheextensioncordclear of operatorand obstacles atall times. Donot expose cords to heat, oil, water, or sharp edges.

Avoid any body contact with any grounded conductor, such as metal fences,or pipes, to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Don’t handle plug or unit with wet hands.

Donotuse with damaged cord or plug.If unitis not working asitshould, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to your authorized service dealer for repair.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protectionshould be providedonthe circuitor outletto be usedforthis unit. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

Keep others including children,animals, bystanders, and helpers a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) away. Stop the motor immediately if you are approached. Do not allow the unittobe used asatoy.

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

This unit is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of two separate “layers” of electrical insulation instead of grounding. Tools and appliances built with a double insulation system are not intended to be grounded. No grounding means is provided on this unit, nor should a means of grounding be added to this unit. As a result, the extension cord used with your unit can be plugged into any standard 120 volt electrical outlet. Safety precautions must be observed when operating any electrical tool. The double insulation system only provides added protection against injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure.

WARNING:

All electrical repairs to this unit, including housing, switch, motor, etc., must be diagnosed and repaired by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance mustbeidentical to thepartstheyreplace. A double insulated appliance is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated”. The symbol (square within a square) may also be mark edon the appliance.Failure to have theunit repaired bySears servicepersonnel can cause the double insulation construction to become ineffective and result in serious injury.

UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY

Turn offall controlsand allow the motor to stop before disconnecting the unit from the power source.

Disconnect the unit from the power source when not in use. Do not leave the unit when it is plugged into outlet.

Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while the unit is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by theairintake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property ,or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator.

Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Use extra care when cleaning on stairways. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. Keep hands out of tubes.

Inspect the entire unit before each use for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until the unit is in proper working order.

Disconnect unit from power source before servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or storing.

This unit is double insulated. See the

DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION

section. Have all internal service performed by qualified service repair personnel to avoid creating a hazard or voidin gyour warranty.

Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction manual performed by your authorized service dealer.

Always see your authorized service dealer to replace a damaged impeller. Partsthat arechipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apartandcause seriousinjury. Replace damaged parts before using the unit.

Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit.

Neverdouse the unit with water or other liquids orsquirtwith a water hose.Clean with a damp sponge and mild soap.

STORAGE

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Check air intake openings and tubes

frequently ,always with the unit stopped and power source disconnected. Keep ventsandtubes freeofdebris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow.

Do not burn, incinerate, or expose this unit to extreme heat.

Store the unit unplugged in a high, cool, dry ,indoor area out of the reach of children.

Use only recommended attachments and replacement parts to avoid creating a hazard and/or voiding warranty.

Maintain the unit according to recommended procedures.

Use only for jobs explained in the

ERATION

BLOWER SAFETY

Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.

Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects suchas rocks,glass,wire,etc. ,thatcan ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the switc h is in the your hand and fingers away from the switch while connecting the unit to the power source or when carrying a unit connected to the power source.

Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a blower,alwaysinstall a blowertube.Use only recommended attachments. Do notusewith any opening blocked,Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

T oavoid spreadingfire,donotuseblower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecu epits, ashtrays, etc.

Never place objects inside the blower tubes; always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.

VACUUM SAFETY

Stopthemotorand disconnect the power source before opening the air inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.

Hard objects can be thrown through the

section of this manual.

OFF

position and keep

collection bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which can cause serious injury to the operator or others.

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When using the vacuum attachment, theunit 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., to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids.

Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes andcollection bagassembly.Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. Use only recommended attachments.

Avoidsituations which could set the collection bag on fire. Do not vacuum discarded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. T oavoid spreading fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.

Always use the collection bag shoulder strap when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.

Check air intake openings, elbow tube, and vacuum tubes frequently, always with the unit stopped and the power source disconnected. Keep vents and tubes free of debris which can accumulate and restrict proper air flow . Do not use with any opening blocked, Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

STANDARDS

Thisproduct is listedby UnderwritersLaboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL Standard 1017.

If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. If you need assistance, contact your authorized service dealer or call 1--800--554--6723. Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury.

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