Remington BV12199A User Manual
ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL: BV12199A
IMPORTANT: Read and understand this manual before assembling or
operating this appliance. Improper use of this appliance can cause severe
injury or death. Keep this manual for future reference.
Double Insulated
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table of contents
1 Important Safety Information 1
2 Product Identification 3
3 Blower/Vac Assembly 4
4 Blower/Vac Operation 7
Assembling Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Converting from Blower to Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating the Blower/Vac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Blower/Vac Maintenance 11
Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
6 Troubleshooting 12
7 Replacement Parts 13
8 Warranty Information 14
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welcome
ank you for purchasing this Remington® Electric Blower/Vac. We are proud to offer
this quality product to assist you in keeping your property neat and well-groomed.
is owner’s manual provides complete instructions for safely assembling, operating, and
maintaining your Blower/Vac. Read and save these instructions. Refer to this manual
each time before using your Blower/Vac.
For easy reference, record the information from the carton and Remington® nameplate
label located on the appliance.
Model Number: ________________
Date Purchased:
Where Purchased:
If you have a question or problem,
CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-858-8501
or visit www.desatech.com
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1 important safety information
SAFETY
WARNINGS
When using an electric appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING: When using blower/vac, follow all basic safety
precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal
injury.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING: To Reduce The
Risk of Electric Shock – Do not use
vacuum on wet surfaces. Do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.
BEFORE OPERATING
BLOWER/VAC
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING THIS BLOWER/VAC.
1. Avoid Dangerous Environments
• This blower/vac is intended for
indoor or outdoor use. Do not operate blower/vac in rain or in damp
or wet locations.
• Do not handle electric plug or
blower/vac with wet hands.
• Do not use to vacuum any liquids or
wet surfaces. Especially, do not use
to vacuum flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or in
areas where they may be present.
• Do not vacuum anything that is
burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not operate blower/vac if it is
damaged or not securely and fully
assembled.
2. Do not allow blower/vac to be used as
a toy. Pay close attention when using
blower/vac near children.
3. Do not use blower/vac for any job
except that for which it is intended.
Use only as described in this manual.
Use only attachments included with
this blower/vac.
4. Do not use vacuum without dust bag
and/or filters in place.
5. Always wear eye protection that
meets or exceeds the requirements of
ANSI Z87.1.
6. Wear long pants and shoes when
operating this blower/vac.
Provide Ground Fault Circuit In-
7.
terrupter (GFCI) protection on
the circuit or outlet to be used for
blower/vac. You may use receptacles
with built-in GFCI protection for
this safety measure.
WHILE OPERATING
BLOWER/VAC
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense.
2.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
3. Never operate this blower/vac with
defective guards or shields, or without
safety devices in place.
4. Disconnect from power supply before
clearing any blockage.
5. Do not abuse power cord. Never pull
or carry blower/vac by power cord.
Never yank cord to disconnect from
receptacle. To unplug, grasp plug, not
the cord. Do not close a door on the
cord. Keep power cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
6. Use extra care when using blower/vac
on stairs.
7. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any
thing that may reduce air flow.
8. Disconnect blower/vac properly. Turn
off all controls before disconnecting
blower/vac from power supply.
9. e impeller rotates for a few seconds
after turning blower/vac off. The
rotating impeller can cut or injure
fingers. Do not remove the bottom
inlet cover while the motor is running
or when the blower/vac is plugged
into a power outlet.
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MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE OF BLOWER/VAC
1. Maintain blower/vac with care.
• Do not use with damaged cord or
plug.
• If blower/vac is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired by a qualified
service center.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
2. Check damaged parts.
• If a part is damaged, carefully check
the damaged part before using the
blower/vac. Make sure the part will
operate properly and perform its
intended function.
• Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other con
dition that may affect its operation.
• A guard or other part that is dam
aged should be properly repaired
or replaced by a qualified service
center unless indicated elsewhere
in this manual.
3. Store idle blower/vac indoors. When
not in use, store the blower/vac and
extension cord indoors in a dry location. Store blower/vac above the reach
of children or in a locked area out of
the reach of children.
is manual is your guide to safe and proper
operation of the blower/vac.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
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2 product identification
A. Blower/Vac Housing
B. On/Off Switch
C. Blower Tube
D. Bottom Inlet Cover
E. Vacuum Bag Adapter
F. Vacuum Bag
G. Vacuum Tube Adapter
H. Upper Vacuum Tube
I. Lower Vacuum Tube
J. Extension Cord Retainer
K. Inlet Plug
E
F
B
G
K
Figure 2-1: Remington® electric blower/vac
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Specifications
BV12199A
Input
Max. Blower Velocity
Max. Blower Air Output
Vacuum Bag Capacity
Net Weight
120V, 12A
200 mph
350 ft3/min.
3
1.6 ft
9 lbs. (4.1 Kg)
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3 blower/vac assembly
Assembling Blower
WARNING: To Reduce The
Risk of Personal Injury or Electric
Shock – Disconnect from power
source before assembling or
changing attachments.
Follow the steps below to assemble the
blower. IMPORTANT: You must install the
blower tube before installing the bottom
inlet cover. e bottom inlet cover hooks
onto the blower tube. e blower will not
run unless the bottom inlet cover is locked
into place.
1. Slide the blower tube onto outlet
on front of blower/vac housing (see
Figure 3-1). Make sure the moulded
hook on the blower tube is positioned
below the blower.
2. Position front of bottom inlet cover
over blower tube hook (see Figure
3-2).
3. Pivot bottom inlet cover to bottom
of blower/vac housing. Slightly press
locking lever on bottom inlet cover
to allow cover to lock into place (see
Figures 3-3 and 3-4).
1
Figure 3-1: Sliding blower tube into place
3
Figure 3-2: Attaching bottom inlet cover to
blower tube hook
4
Figure 3-3: Pivoting bottom inlet cover to
blower/vac housing
2
Figure 3-4: Pressing locking lever
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Converting from
Blower to Vacuum
WARNING: To Reduce The
Risk of Personal Injury or Electric
Shock – Disconnect from power
source before assembling or
changing attachments.
Follow the steps below to convert from
blower to vacuum. IMPORTANT: You must
install the collection bag/adapter before
installing the vacuum tube assembly. e
vacuum tube assembly hooks into the
collection bag/adapter. e vacuum will
not run unless the vacuum tube assembly
is locked into place.
1. Press locking lever on bottom inlet
cover and remove bottom inlet cover
from blower/vac. Remove blower tube
from blower/vac.
2. Slide vacuum tube adapter onto outlet
on front of blower/vac housing (see
Figure 3-5). Make sure the adapter
locks into place.
Figure 3-5: Sliding vacuum tube adapter into place
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Converting from
Blower to Vacuum, continued
3. Connect the lower and upper vacuum
tubes together (see Figure 3-6). Align
the ridge on the bottom tube with
the channel on the top tube. Press
together until you hear a “snap”.
4. Connect the tubes to the vacuum tube
adapter (see Figure 3-7). Align the tab
on the top tube with the notch on the
vacuum tube adapter. Press together
until you hear a “snap”.
5. Position front of vacuum tube adapter
assembly over vacuum bag adapter
hook (see Figure 3-8).
6. Pivot vacuum tube adapter assembly
to bottom of blower/vac housing.
Slightly press locking lever on vacuum tube adapter to allow adapter to
lock into place (see Figures 3-9 and
3-10).
Notch
Tab
Figure 3-7: Connecting vacuum tubes to vacuum tube
adapter
2
5
Figure 3-9: Pivoting vacuum tube adapter to
blower/vac housing
1
Figure 3-6: Conntecting lower and upper vacuum tube
together
4
Figure 3-8: Attaching vacuum tube adapter to
blower tube hook
3
Figure 3-10: Pressing locking lever
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4 blower/vac operation
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
IMPORTANT: is blower/vac is for house
hold use only.
WARNING: Read and understand this owner’s manual before
operating blower/vac. Make certain you read and understand all
Safety Warnings on pages 1 and
2 of this manual. Improper use
of this blower/vac can result in
severe injury or death from fire,
electric shock, or body contact
with moving parts.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of electric shock, use only with
an extension cord intended for
outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
blower/vac has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require
the use of a polarized extension cord. e
blower/vac’s plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not
fit, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will
require the use of a polarized wall outlet.
is plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install the proper
wall outlet. Do not change the blower/vac
plug, extension cord receptacle, or exten
sion cord plug in any way.
Inspect cord often. Replace if damaged.
Figure 4-1: Plugging extension cord into inlet plug
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Extension Cords
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. When using
an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy
enough to carry the current your blower/vac
will draw. An undersized extension cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting
in loss of power and overheating.
e table below shows the correct size extension cord to use depending on cord length
and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use
the next larger gauge cord. e smaller the
gauge number, the larger the cord. To reduce
the risk of disconnection of blower/vac from
the extension cord during operation, use the
cord hitch described in this manual.
Cord Length AWG Cord Size
25 feet
50 feet
100 feet
150 feet
16 AWG
16 AWG
14 AWG
12 AWG
Connecting Extension Cord
WARNING: Fully seat the extension cord on the inlet plug of
blower/vac. Failure to do so could
lead to overheating of blower/
vac. This could cause a fire that
results in personal injury to you
or others.
e blower/vac has a built-in extension
cord retainer. is cord hitch prevents ac
cidental disconnection of the power cord
during use. e cord hitch is molded into
the lower rear of the blower/vac housing.
1. Plug extension cord into the inlet plug
of appliance (see Figure 4-1).
2. Create a loop in the extension cord
and insert the loop through the cord
slot of the blower/vac housing (see
Figure 4-2).
3. Pull the loop tight around the molded
cord hitch (see Figure 4-3).
Figure 4-2: Inserting extension cord loop through cord slot
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Figure 4-3: Pull extension cord loop tight around molded
cord hitch
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Operating the
Blower/Vac
e on/off toggle switch has three settings;
off, low, and high. e middle switch position, marked “O”, is off. e rear switch
position, marked “I”, is low. e forward
switch position, marked “II”, is high. See
Figure 4-4.
Blower Operation
WARNING: The blower can
throw debris, causing injury to
those nearby.
• Do not blow nails, bolts, rocks,
or other hard objects.
• Do not operate blower near
bystanders or pets.
• Be careful when blowing de-
bris from stairs, corners, or
other tight areas. Objects can be
blown back toward operator.
• Wear approved eye protection,
long pants, and shoes while
operating this blower/vac.
Figure 4-4: On/Off switch positions
Figure 4-6: On/Off Switch to HI position
Properly assemble the blower/vac for
blower operation (see page 4, Assembling
Blower). Follow the steps below to operate
the blower.
1. Hold blower/vac using the handle on
housing (see Figure 4-5).
2. When ready to start the blower, toggle
the on/off switch to either the low “
or high “II” setting (see Figure 4-6).
3. To stop the blower, toggle the on/off
switch to the off “O” setting.
I”
Figure 4-5: Holding blower/vac for blower operation
Figure 4-7: Operating blower
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Vacuum Operation
WARNING: The vacuum can
throw debris, causing injury to
those nearby.
• Do not operate vacuum without
the vacuum bag attached or
with the bag zipper opened.
• Do not vacuum nails, glass,
rocks, wire, staples, or other
sharp, pointed, or hard objects.
These items could be thrown
through the cloth bag.
CAUTION: Vacuum only soft
items such as leaves and cut
grass. Hard items such as sticks,
rocks, and acorns will damage the
impeller.
CAUTION: Do not force the
vacuum tube into a pile of debris.
Do not hold the tube upright and
force-feed debris into the tube.
These actions may clog and damage the impeller. If the vacuum
vibrates excessively or makes
abnormal noises, turn vacuum off,
unplug power cord, and check for
clogging. Clear any clogged debris
from the blower/vac.
CAUTION: Normal vacuum
usage causes the vacuum bag to
wear and deteriorate. A worn or
deteriorated bag allows vacuum
to throw debris through the bag,
possibly hitting and injuring the
operator. Check vacuum bag frequently. If it is worn, deteriorated,
or damaged, replace with a genuine vacuum bag.
Properly assemble the blower/vac for
vacuum operation (see page 5, Converting
from Blower to Vacuum). Follow the steps
below to operate the vacuum.
1. Hang vacuum bag from your shoulder
using the attached strap. Hold blow
er/vac using the handles on housing
and vacuum tube adapter assembly
(see Figure 4-7).
2. When ready to start the vacuum,
toggle the on/off switch to either the
low “I” or high “II” setting (see Figure
4-4).
3. Move end of vacuum tube over soft
debris. Vacuum will pick up debris,
chop it up, and deposit it into vacuum
bag (see Figure 4-8).
4. To stop the vacuum, toggle the on/off
switch to the off “O” setting.
Figure 4-7: Holding blower/vac for vacuum operation
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Figure 4-8: Picking up debris with vacuum
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Chapter 4: Blower/Vac Operation
Emptying the Vacuum Bag
1. Turn vacuum off and unplug power
cord.
2. Press locking lever on vacuum tube
adapter and remove tube adapter assembly from blower/vac (see Figures
4-11 and 4-12).
3. Depress locking button on vacuum
bag adapter and remove from blower/
vac housing (see Figure 4-9).
4. Unzip vacuum bag and shake out
contents (see Figure 4-10).
5. Zip the vacuum bag closed and
reassemble vacuum bag adapter to
blower/vac housing.
6. Replace vacuum tube adapter assembly.
Removing Clogged Debris
from the Impeller
1. Turn vacuum off and unplug power
cord.
2. Press locking lever on vacuum tube
adapter and remove tube adapter assembly from blower/vac (see Figures
4-11 and 4-12).
3. Check the impeller for clogged debris
and any signs of damage. Carefully
remove debris from impellers (see
Figure 4-13).
4. Replace vacuum tube adapter assembly.
Figure 4-12: Removing vacuum tube adapter
Figure 4-9: Removing bag/adapter assembly
Figure 4-10: Unzipping and emptying bag
Figure 4-11: Pressing locking lever
Figure 4-13: Removing debris from impellers
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5 blower/vac maintenance
Cleaning and
Maintenance
WARNING: Disconnect blower/
vac from power supply before
cleaning or servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from
fire, electrical shock, or rotating
impeller.
WARNING: When cleaning
blower/vac:
• Do not su bmerse in any
liquids
• Do not use products that con-
tain Ammonia, Chlorine, or
abrasives
• Do not use chlorinated cleaning
solvents, Carbon Tetrachloride,
Kerosene, or Gasoline.
Use a soft cloth dampened with a mild
soap and water mixture to wipe blower/vac
housing. Do not spray or pour water directly
onto blower/vac.
When not in use, store the blower/vac and
extension cord indoors in a dry location.
Figure 5-1: Cleaning blower/vac housing
Servicing of
Double-Insulated
Appliances
A double-insulated appliance is marked
with one or more of the following: e
words “DOUBLE INSULATION”
or “DOUBLE INSULATED” or the
double insulation symbol (square within
a square).
In a double-insulated appliance, two sys
tems 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.
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6 troubleshooting
WARNING: Unplug blower/vac from power source before servicing. Severe
injury or death could occur from fire, electrical shock, or rotating impeller.
Note: For additional help, visit our
tech nic al ser vi ce web site at
www.desatech.com.
OBSERVED FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Motor does not run when you turn on/off
switch low or high
Motor runs, but vacuum will not pick
up debris
Blower/vac vibrates excessively and/or
makes abnormal noises
1. Bottom inlet cover or vacuum tube
adapter not locked into place
2. Extension cord connection is loose
1. Clogged vacuum tube or impeller
2. Vacuum bag full
Clogged vacuum tube or impeller Follow steps under Removing Clogged
1. Check inlet cover or vacuum tube
adapter for proper installation (see
blower/vac assembly, page 4)
2. Check cord connection at electrical
outlet and at rear of blower/vac
1. Follow steps under Removing
Clogged Debris from the Impeller,
page 10
2. Empty vacuum bag (see Emptying
the Vacuum Bag, page 10
Debris from the Impeller, page 10
Technical Service
You may have further questions about
assembling, operating, or maintaining this
blower/vac. If so, you can visit our Technical
Service web site at www.desatech.com or
contact our Technical Service Department
at 1-800-858-8501 (English only). You
may also write to:
DESA Specialty Products™
ATTN: Technical Service Specialty
Products
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
When contacting DESA Specialty Prod
ucts™, have ready
• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase (include copy of receipt
for written requests)
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7 replacement parts
Replacement Parts
Use the part numbers below to order replacement parts for your
blower/vac.
Part
Item Description
Blower Tube
1
Bottom Inlet Cover
2
Vacuum Bag with Adapter
3
Upper Vacuum Tube with Adapter
4
Lower Vacuum Tube
5
Number
118063-01
118064-01
118066-01
118734-01
118069-01
1
3
2
4
5
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8 warranty information
REMINGTON® ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC LIMITED WARRANTY
Always specify model number when contacting the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. e only warranty applicable is our standard
written warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied.
DESA Specialty Products™ warrants this Electric Blower/Vac and any parts thereof, to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for two years (90 days for reconditioned unit) from the date of first purchase from an authorized dealer, provided
that the product has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with all applicable instructions. is warranty is
extended only to the original retail purchaser. e bill of sales or proof of purchase must be presented at the time a claim is
made under this warranty.
is warranty does not cover commercial, industrial, or rental usage, nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition
because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse, accident, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration. Travel, handling, transportation, and incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not
reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner.
To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, this express warranty excludes
any and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose to two years form the date of first purchase, and DESA Specialty Products’™
liability is hereby limited to the purchase price of the product and DESA Specialty Products™ shall not be liable for any other
damages whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you.
is warranty provides the original purchaser with specific rights. For information regarding those rights, please consult the
applicable state laws.
P.O. Box 90004
Bowling Green, KY 42102-9004
www.desatech.com
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