Spear & Jackson S18BL Instruction manual

18V

Cordless
Li-Ion Blower

S18BL

ORIGINAL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly

These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your blower, ensuring it is assembled correctly
and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts,
call the Customer Helpline on 0345 605 2069

AFTER SALES SUPPORT

0345 605 2069

SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760

For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and
great results using Spear & Jackson tools.
Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in
manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage.
Each product is carefully designed with performance,comfort and durability
firmly in mind,which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a
maker of tools to trust.

3 YEARS GUARANTEE

As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers warranty
and a comprehensive after sales service.
The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has
been deliberately damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then
the warranty will be null and void.
Please retain proof of purchase.

7 DAYS A WEEK TECHNICAL SUPPORT

We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manual
guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2069
for technical support, we can solve around 80% of questions directly over the phone.

We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows
us to develop even better products for the future.

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CONTENTS

Safety information -------------------------------------------------------------------------04
Box content / parts -----------------------------------------------------------------------11
Assemble ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Prepare -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Operate -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Maintenance and storage----------------------------------------------------------------15
Technical data ----------------------------------------------------------------------------16
Trouble shooting---------------------------------------------------------------------------17
Environmental protection ---------------------------------------------------------------17
Warranty -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read these instructions fully before operating or
maintaining your machine

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS

The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual
and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take
when operating and maintaining the blower.

Read the operator’s
manual

Wear eye protection

Do not expose to rain

Warning of hazard

Keep bystanders away

Li-Ion battery This product
has been marked with a
symbol relating to ‘separate
collection’ for all battery
packs and battery pack.
It will then be recycled
or dismantled in order to
reduce the impact on the
environment. Battery packs
can be hazardous for the
environment and for human
health since they contain
hazardous substances.

T 2A

Batteries may enter water
cycle if disposed improperly,
which can be hazardous for
ecosystem. Do not dispose
of waste batteries as
unsorted municipal waste.

Do not burn

For indoor use only

Read the operator’s
manual.

Fuse

Positive terminal

Negative terminal

Double insulation

Waste electrical products
must not be disposed of
with household waste.
Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with
your local authorities or
retailer for recycling advice.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read these instructions fully before operating or
maintaining your machine

GENERAL SAFETY

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.

Save all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.

The appliance is only to be
used with the power supply unit
provided with the appliance.

IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
USE.
KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.

Safe operating practices

1) Training

a) Read the instructions

carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the correct use
of the machine.

b) Never allow children,

persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge

or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the
machine, local regulations
may restrict the age of the
operator.

c) Never operate the machine

while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.

d) Keep in mind, that

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

2) Preparation

a) While operating the machine,

always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing that is loose fitting
or that has hanging cords or
ties.

b) Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery that can be drawn
into the air inlet. Keep long
hair away from the air inlets.

c) Obtain ear protection and

safety glasses. Wear them at
all times while operating the
machine.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Please read these instructions fully before operating or
maintaining your machine

d) Operate the machine in a

recommended position and
only on a firm, level surface.

e) Do not operate the machine

on a paved or gravel surface
where ejected material could
cause injury.

f) Before using, always visually

inspect to see, that the
fasteners are secure, the
housing is undamaged and
that guards and screens are
in place. Replace worn or
damaged components in sets
to preserve balance. Replace
damaged or unreadable
labels.

3) Operation

a) Before starting the machine,

make certain that the feeding
chamber is empty.

b) Keep your face and body

away from the feed intake
opening.

c) Do not allow hands or any

other part of the body or
clothing inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or
near any moving part.

d) Keep proper balance and

footing at all times. Do not
overreach. Never stand at a

higher level than the base of the
machine when feeding material
into it.

e) Always stand clear of the

discharge zone when operating
this machine.

f) If the machine should start

making any unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut off
the power source and allow the
machine to stop. Remove the
battery pack from the machine
and take the following steps
before restarting and operating

the machine:
i) inspect for damage;
ii) replace or repair any

damaged parts;
iii) check for and tighten any

loose parts.
g) Do not allow processed material

to build up in the discharge

zone; this may prevent proper

discharge and can result in

kickback of material through the

intake opening.
h) If the machine becomes

clogged, shut-off the power

source and remove the battery

pack from the machine before

cleaning debris.
i) Never operate the machine with

defective guards or shields, or

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