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X?????????? / X????????? EB6000 CORDLESS BLOWER (w/ battery and charger) EB6000W CORDLESS BLOWER (w/o battery and charger) Instruction Manual Some of the dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Introduction ............................3 The Instruction Manual ........................ 3 Servicing Information ......................... 3 Parts/Serial Number........................3 Service ............................3 Shindaiwa Consumer Product Support..................3 Warranty Registration ........................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals .................... 3 Safety..............................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..............4 International Symbols ........................
To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage it is important that you register your Shindaiwa equipment on-line at www.Shindaiwa-USA.com or by filling out the warranty registration sheet in this manual. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and Shindaiwa if we find it necessary to contact you.
SAFETY EB6000 SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
EB6000 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Fire Hazard, Risk Read Instruction Wear slip Power of Explosion or Manual resistant footwear ON / OFF Burns Wear Head, Check Charger’s Do not operate Eye, and Finger Sever...
SAFETY EB6000 Important Information - Read All Instructions When using unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. • Before assembling, operating, or servicing your unit, you must read and understand this Instruction Manual.
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ECHO does not recommend the use of Shindaiwa products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
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SAFETY EB6000 Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result in injury. Read and follow all safety and operation instructions to minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist/hand/arm injuries.
Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area. Use Correct Unit – Use unit only for its intended purpose. Use only SHINDAIWA attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
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SAFETY EB6000 • Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings. • ALWAYS turn power to unit off, remove battery, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, cleaning, or servicing unit.
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• DO NOT expose battery to microwaves or high pressure. • DO NOT charge appliance in rain or in wet locations. • Use only the correct Shindaiwa type and size battery for this unit. • Remove battery from unit before transporting or storing unit.
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SAFETY EB6000 • Do not operate the charger in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Chargers can produce sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes - there is a risk of explosion.
Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your authorized Shindaiwa dealer. See SERVICING INFORMATION for details. Battery usage decal General Warning Decal 1.
The Shindaiwa product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or Shindaiwa Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
EB6000 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY EB6000 3. Align tabs (D) with grooves (E) and slide lower blower pipe over upper pipe until there is light resistance. Do not force connection. 4. Hold upper pipe (F), and turn lower pipe (G) clockwise, engaging positive locking channels until connection is firm.
EB6000 ASSEMBLY Battery Installation The blower will operate when the battery is installed, the power indicator LED is lit, and the throttle trigger or cruise control are engaged. Make sure the blower is properly positioned to prevent loss of control and possible serious injury.
OPERATION EB6000 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing, and loose objects away from all openings. ALWAYS turn power to unit off, remove battery, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, cleaning, or servicing unit.
EB6000 OPERATION 3. Control speed with throttle trigger (D), or for continuous use, set speed with cruise control (C). 4. Use lower speed to blow dry leaves from walks, patios and drives. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
(Stop position), remove the battery to stop the power supply to blower. Have your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer repair unit before using again. When power to the unit is turned on: X7508210001...
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• If the LED flashes four times per second, there is a fault within the blower. Turn power off to unit. Remove battery. Clear debris from around the air inlet. Install battery. Turn power on to unit. If flashing continues, have your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer repair the blower. X7508210001...
Your Shindaiwa blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to your authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer for maintenance.
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EB6000 MAINTENANCE • Never insert objects in the battery pack's or charger's cooling slots (A). Note: The battery comes partially charged from the factory and needs to be fully charged before first use. Note: Charge the battery when it no longer produces sufficient power to operate the blower or when battery lights indicate that the battery is low.
-Check the battery pack installation -Obstructed connection -Reinstall battery pack again after removing obstructions from connection. -Fault in the charger -Ask your Shindaiwa dealer -Fault in the battery pack Unit will not turn on -Battery pack not installed properly -Check the battery pack installation...
EB6000 STORAGE STORAGE Do not store in an enclosure where combustible fumes may accumulate. Electric Blower Do not store your unit without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Turn power to unit off. 2. Remove battery from blower. See Battery Removal.
DISPOSAL EB6000 DISPOSAL Blower Major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark Material >PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fiber >PP-GF<...
Shindaiwa servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. For your nearest authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer, call Shindaiwa's Dealer Referral Center, at 1-877-986-7783 or you can locate a Shindaiwa servicing dealer at WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
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• Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs. Should operational problem or failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer. It is a dealer’s and/or customer’s responsibility to complete and return the warranty registration supplied with your Shindaiwa product or by visiting WWW.SHINDAIWA-USA.COM.
Thank you for choosing Shindaiwa Power Equipment Please go to http://www.shindaiwa-usa.com to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.
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