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SERVICING
OF DOUBLE
INSULATED
APPLIANCES
Your Blower/Vac
is double-insulated
to give you added safety. In a double insulated
appliance,
two systems 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. A double insulated appliance
is marked with the words double insulated
or "double
insulation". The symbol
(square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance.
Z_SAFETY
RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS:
EXTENSION
CORDS
Double insulated
tools have 2-wire cords and can be used with 2-wire or 3-wire extension
cords. Only round jacketed
extension
cords should be used, and we recommend
that they
be listed by Underwriters
Laboratories
(U.L.) (C.S.A. in Canada).
If the extension
will be
used outside,
the cord must be suitable
for outdoor use. Any cord marked
as outdoor can
also be used for indoor work.
An extension
cord must have adequate
wire size (AWG or American
Wire Gauge) for safety,
and to prevent
loss of power and overheating.
The smaller
the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. When
using more than one extension
to make up the total length, be sure each individual
extension
contains
at least the minimum
wire size.
To determine
the minimum
wire size required,
refer to the chart below. Before using an
extension
cord, ins )ect it for loose or exposed
wires, damaged
insulation, and defective
fittings. Make am'needed
repairs or replace the cord if necessary.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts
Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V
0-25
26-50
51-100
101-150
(0-7,6m) (7,6-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m) (30,4-45,7m)
240V
0-50
51-100
101-200
201-300
(0-15,2m) (15,2-30,4m)(30,4-60,9m)(60,9-91,4m)
Ampere Rating
More
Not more
American Wire Gauge
Than
Than
6
18
16
16
14
10
18
16
14
12
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Recommended
/_SAFETY
WARNINGS
AND INSTRUCTIONS:
POLARIZED
PLUG
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment
has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This equipment
must be used with a suitable
polarized
2 wire or 3 wire
extension
cord. Polarized
connections
will fit together
only one way. Make sure that the
receptacle
end of the extension
cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable
extension
cord. If the extension
cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact
a qualified
electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not change the tool plug or extension
cord in any
way.
BEFORE
OPERATING
• SECURING
POWER
SUPPLY
CORD
- Secure
the extension
cord in the tool's built-in
cord retainer
as shown
in Figure 12 or secure the power supply cord and a suitable
extension
cord as shown in Figure 13.
SWITCH
NOTE: The switch will not operate
if the release button, shown in Figure 1, is depressed.
To turn the tool ON, slide the switch forward,
as shown in Figure 1. To turn tool OFF, slide
switch to the rear.
OPERATION
USE AS A BLOWER:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES,
WEAR A FILTER MASK
IF
THE OPERATION
IS DUSTY. USE OF RUBBER
GLOVES
AND SUBSTANTIAL
FOOTWEAR
IS RECOMMENDED
WHEN WORKING
OUTDOORS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY.
• BLOWER
MODE
Ensure that the unit is switched
OFF and is disconnected
from the power supply.
Assemble
blow tube as shown in Figure 2. (This only needs to be done the first time you
assemble
the unit.)
Z_WARNING:
When turning the tool off for tube installation
or any other reason, wait 10
seconds for the fan to stop rotating
before disassembly.
Attach the blower tube assembly
(The assembly
includes the blower
tubes, the fan
chamber
and the blower air speed control
mechanism)
to the front of the tool, as shown
in
Figure 3 by inserting
point A into the matching
recess
marked
point B, also shown in
Figure 3. Swing the tube up to engage
the lock, as shown in Figure 4.
NOTE: The lock will not engage
if the ON/OFF
switch
is in the forward
(ON) position.
Hold the end of the blower tube approximately
7 inches (180mm) above the ground and turn
the tool ON. Using a sweeping
motion, from side to side, advance
slowly keeping the
accumulated
debris (leaves,grass
clippings
etc.) in front of you, as shown in Figure 5. Once
you have blown the debris into a pile, you can convert to vacuum
mode to collect the debris
for disposal.
• BLOWER
AIR SPEED
CONTROL
Your Blower Vac has a variable
air speed feature that allows you to select the air speed
that best fits your needs. To adjust the air speed, simply slide the collar. This will allow
movement
over the full range of 1 3/4 in.(44.5mm).
With the slide collar in the "A" position,
as shown in Figure 6, the maximum
blower speed will be 200 mph (320 kph). When
pushed forward
to position "C" ( as far from the tool housing
as possible;
about 1 3/4
in.{44.5mm})
the speed will be approximately
140 mph (225 kph). Position
"B" (midway
between
the two) permits infinite adjustment
between
positions
"A" and "C". A little
practice
will help you determine
what is the best speed for your application.
USE AS A VACUUM
CLEANER:
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES.
WEAR A FILTER
MASK
IF THE OPERATION
IS DUSTY. USE OF RUBBER
GLOVES AND SUBSTANTIAL
FOOTWEAR
IS RECOMMENDED
WHEN WORKING
OUTDOORS.
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY.
REMOVING
THE BLOWER
TUBE ASSEMBLY
Switch off the unit and unplug from the outlet.
To disconnect
the blower tube assembly
from the tool, depress the release button, shown
in Figure 1, ensuring
that the tube does not fall to the ground.
NOTE: The release button will not depress
if the ON/OFF
switch is in the forward
(ON)
position.
• VACUUMING
MODE
Ensure that the unit is switched
off and disconnected
from the power supply.
Position the
vacuum
tube and extension
tube as shown in Figure 7. Push the extension
tube into the
vacuum
tube until it snaps into place and the arrows shown in Figure 7A are covered as in
Figure 7B. If necessary,
this can be made easier by wiping the end of the extension
tube
with a cloth dampened
with soapy water only.
Attach the vacuum
tube assembly
(The assembly
includes
the extension
tube, the
vacuum
tube and the fan chamber.)
to the front of the tool. Insert point "A", shown in
Figure 8, into the matching
recess in the front of the tool point "B", also shown in Figure 8,
and swing the tube up to engage the lock, as shown in Figure 9.
Attach the collection
bag to the vacuum
outlet using the bayonet fitting, as shown
in
Figure 10.
Hold the vacuum
as shown in Figure 11. Tilt the vacuum
tube slightly and use a sweeping
action similar to the action described
under Blower
Mode. The light debris will flow into
and through
the vacuum
tube into the collection
bag. Things such as leaves and small
twigs will be mulched
as they pass through the fan chamber
so that the collection
bag will
hold a lot of debris.
When the collection
bag gets full, suction
will noticeably
decrease.
Turn off and unplug the
tool and unzip the bag to empty before continuing
to operate.
Z_CAUTION:
NEVER UNZIP
THE COLLECTION
BAG WITHOUT
FIRST TURNING
OFF
AND UNPLUGGING
THE VACUUM.
NOTE:
If the suction
decreases
and the bag is not full, the vacuum
tube is probably
clogged
with debris. Turn off and unplug the vacuum
and clear the tube before
continuing.
MAINTENANCE
• CLEANING
AND STORAGE
TURN
OFF AND UNPLUG
TOOL! (Unplug
extension
cord at power
source.)
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Clean out any clippings
which
may have accumulated
in the Blower/Vac.
When used properly
with dry leaves the fan
chamber
of your Blower/Vac
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 Blower/Vac
should
be
stored in a dry place.
z_ CAUTION:
DO NOT POUR
OR SPRAY WATER
ON THE TOOL
IN AN ATTEMPT
TO CLEAN.
Do not store the tool on or adjacent
to fertilizers
or chemicals.
Such storage
can cause
rapid corrosion
of the metal parts.
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.
IMPORTANT:
To assure
product
SAFETY
and RELIABILITY,
repairs,
maintenance
and
adjustment
should
be performed
by authorized
service
centers or other qualified
service
organizations,
always
using identical
replacement
parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
• Unit will not start.
• Cord not plugged in.
• Plug tool into a working outlet.
• Circuit fuse is blown.
• Replace circuit fuse. (If the product
repeatedly
causes the circuit fuse to
blow, discontinue
use immediately
and
have it serviced
at a Black & Decker
service center or authorized
servicer.)
• Circuit breaker is tripped.
• Reset circuit breaker. (If the product
repeatedly
causes the circuit breaker to
trip, discontinue
use immediately
and
have it serviced
at a Black & Decker
service center or authorized
servicer.)
• Cord or switch is
• Have cord or switch replaced
at Black
damaged.
& Decker Service Center or Authorized
Servicer
For assistance
with your product,
visit our website
www.blackanddecker.com
for the
location
of the service
center
nearest
you or call the BLACK
& DECKER
help line at
1-800-544-6986.
ACCESSORI
ES
Recommended
accessories
for use with your tool are available
from your local dealer or
authorized
service
center.
If you need assistance
regarding
accessories,
please call:
1-800-544-6986).
Z_WARNING:
The use of any accessory
not recommended
for use with this tool could be
hazardous.
Leaf Collection
System
Cat. No. BV-006 (Available
from your dealer
at extra cost.)
(BV-006 is included
with BV9000).
The Leaf Collection
System replaces
the collection
bag with a system
of collecting
debris
directly into a 30-33 gallon trash can. Complete
directions
for the system's
use are
included.
(Trash can not included.)
SERVICE
INFORMATION
All Black & Decker Service Centers
are staffed with trained
personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable
power tool service. Whether
you need technical
advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement
parts, contact
the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find
your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory
under "Tools--Electric"
or call:
1-800-544-6986
or visit www.blackanddecker.com
FULL TWO-YEAR
HOME
USE WARRANTY
Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. warrants this product for two years against
any defects
in material
or workmanship.
The defective
product will be replaced or repaired at no charge in either of
two ways.
The first, which will result in exchanges
only, is to return the product to the retailer from
whom it was purchased
(provided that the store is a participating
retailer).
Returns should be
made within the time period of the retailer's
policy for exchanges
(usually 30 to 90 days after
the sale). Proof of purchase
may be required.
Please check with the retailer for their specific
return policy regarding
returns that are beyond the time set for exchanges.
The second option is to take or send the product
(prepaid) to a Black & Decker owned or
authorized
Service Center for repair or replacement
at our option. Proof of purchase may be
required.Black
& Decker owned
and authorized
Service Centers
are listed under
"Tools-Electric"
in the yellow pages of the phone directory.
This warranty does not apply to accessories.
This warranty
gives you specific
legal rights
and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province
to province.
Should
you have any questions,
contact
the manager
of your nearest Black & Decker Service
Center. This product
is not intended for commercial
use.
FREE WARNING
LABEL REPLACEMENT:
If your warning
labels become illegible or are
missing, call 1-800-544-6986
for a free replacement.
LATIN AMERICA:
This warranty
does not apply to products sold in Latin America.
For
products sold in Latin America,
check country specific warranty
information
contained
in the
packaging,
call the local company
or see the website for warranty
information.
Imported
by
Black & Decker
(U.S.)
Inc.,
701 E. Joppa Rd.
Towson,
MD 21286
U.S.A.
See 'Tools-
Electric'
- Yellow Pages
-
for Service
&
Sales

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