Weight: (with Power Cell) 11 Lbs Weight: (without Power Cell) 7 Lbs 12 Oz Need Assistance? Call us on our toll free customer support line: 1-855-831-CORE (2673) Technical questions Warranty or aftermarket service, or replacement parts Parts missing from package CORE Outdoor Power, 36235 Kerr Dam Rd., Polson, Montana USA 59860...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….…………………………………………… Table of contents ……………………………………………………………. General safety warnings …………………………………………………… 3–4 Eye and facial, hearing & body protection ………………………………. 3–4 Electrical safety ……………………………………………………………… Product safety notices – Owner’s registration …………………………… General power tool safety warnings ……………………………………… 5–7 Work area safety …………………………………………………………….
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following: General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Do not expose power tools, power GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY chargers or Power Cells to rain or WARNINGS wet conditions. Water entering the tool, chargers or Power Cells will WARNING: Read all safety increase the risk of electric shock. warnings and all instructions.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Do not force the tool. Use the correct General Power Tool Safety Warnings – tool for the application. The correct Personal Safety – cont’d power tool will do the job better and safer when used at the rate for which it Use personal protective equipment.
Ordinary glasses ARE NOT such as scarves, neckties, jewelry, safety glasses. To reduce the risk of flared or cuffed pants, loose-fitting shirts injury to your face CORE Outdoor or jackets, unconfined long hair or Power recommends that you also wear...
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WARNING: Do not use this blower for sweeping hearing protection. Core debris that may contain hard objects, recommends the use of e.g. pebbles, stones, sticks, glass, hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs or ear metal, etc.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES If the materials have the potential to be WARNING: Breathing asbestos hazardous, do not use the blower, or dust with silica in its composition may instead, utilize other safe clean up contain hazardous crystalline silica. procedures and disposal procedures. If Silica is a fundamental component of you are suspicious that you have been sand, quartz, brick, clays, granite and...
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: WARNING: Never insert a When blowing very foreign object (e.g. screwdriver, stick, dusty materials in extremely dry etc.) into the nozzle, air exhaust tube or conditions for long periods of time, the intake fan screen. Any foreign static electricity may build up and article that becomes lodged in the air discharge without warning.
Do not charge or use the Power Cell if it has been dropped or has received a WARNING: Only use a CORE sharp blow, a heavy weight has been Outdoor Power CSC 6500-S standard imposed upon it, has been overheated,...
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POWER CELL & CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For air, vessel and ground transport WARNING: Leakage from the purposes, Lithium ion Power Cells are Power Cell may occur under extreme usage, charging or temperature classified as Class 9 Hazardous Goods, conditions, or if the Power Cell is subject to ICAO Technical Instructions damaged, crushed or punctured.
/ liquids, fumes or dust. chips, steel wool, aluminum foil, nails, staples, paper clips, should be kept Do not use the CORE Outdoor Power away from charger ventilation openings, CSC 6500-S standard charger or a...
SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the Leaf Blower, Power Cell or Power Cell chargers, or this manual. Study these symbols and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Volts Read the manual Amperes...
KNOW YOUR LEAF BLOWER Power head Lock-off Speed switch Power Cell Forward switch handle Core direct drive motor Nozzle Rear handle Trigger Blower fan switch ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s WARNING: Use only manual for the accessory.
CONTENTS CONTENTS LEAF BLOWER COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Carefully unpack the leaf blower and Leaf blower compare the contents against the Depending upon if a Leaf Blower kit "LEAF BLOWER COMPONENTS" chart was purchased, one or more Power at right. Cells and/or one of the following chargers may be included: Power Cell 1 hour rapid charger...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHARGING THE POWER CELL Instructions for charging the Power Cell are packed with the charger. Please read all safety warnings and charging instructions. INSTALLING THE NOZZLE The nozzle must be attached to the blower air tube to maximize the air flow and to allow you to direct the air flow.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SPEED CONTROL SWITCH – cont’d NOTE: When blowing lighter materials such as small leaves, set the speed switch to "LOW". The lower speed will allow the Power Cell to provide longer running time. When blowing heavier materials such as large leaves or wet grass, set the speed switch to "HI".
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled "GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS", "GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS", "SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", "POWER CELL & CHARGER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and "SYMBOLS" before using this leaf blower. Verify the following every time the leaf blower is used: Safety glasses or goggles,...
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTALLING THE POWER CELL – cont’d Slide the Power Cell into the matching cavity (3) in the rear of the upper cowling (4). NOTE: Make sure you push the Power Cell fully into the cavity. The locking latch (5) will click when the Power Cell is properly installed.
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CLEANING THE AIR INTAKE It is important to provide unrestricted air flow into the blower fan. Check the air intake screen often to make sure it is clean and not restricting the incoming air. WARNING: Remove the Power Cell from the blower before cleaning debris from the bower intake screen.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL POWER CELL REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING: When servicing, use only original equipment replacement To preserve our natural resources, parts. The use of any other parts may please recycle or dispose of Power create a hazard or cause product Cells properly.
Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this Leaf Blower may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician. For more information, call the Toll-free Helpline, at 1-855-831-CORE (2673). Always order by PART NUMBER, not by key number.
CORE™ Outdoor Power provides to the original purchaser [for first purchaser other than for purposes of resale] or the person to whom it was originally purchased as a gift, a limited product warranty that CORE™ Outdoor Power Blower and accessories free from defects in material and workmanship under normal application, use and service conditions.
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Should operational problems or failure occur, the product should not be used, but rather delivered as is to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center for warranty service.
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WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for CBP 420 Core GasLess™ Blower and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective September 18, 2012. Page 3 of 5 Commercial Application ...
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WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for CBP 420 Core GasLess™ Blower and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective September 18, 2012. Page 4 of 5 Rental Application – cont’d...
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WARRANTY CORE™ Outdoor Power - Limited Product Warranty Statement for CBP 420 Core GasLess™ Blower and Accessories Sold Only in the 48 Contiguous United States of America and Canada, effective September 18, 2012. Page 5 of 5 WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: IN NO EVENT WILL CORE™ OUTDOOR POWER BE LIABLE FOR: ...
WARRANTY SERVICE Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Repair Service or Aftermarket Non‐Warranty Repair Service: To arrange for CORE™ Outdoor Power product warranty or aftermarket repair service: Before returning a non‐functioning GasLess™ Blower to a CORE™ Authorized Service Center for service, please first determine if the difficulty is potentially due to: 1) a non‐functional Power Cell, or 2) a non‐functional Power Cell charger, or 3) a non‐functional blower tool. To make such determination, first bring your GasLess™ Blower along with, your Power Cell[s] and Power Cell charger to a local authorized CORE™ Outdoor Power products dealer, for inspection and determination as to whether it is your Power Cell or Power Cell charger, and / or the GasLess™ Blower tool that is not functioning properly. SAFETY NOTICE: Do NOT ship your Power Cells for delivery to a local authorized dealer or to a CORE™ Authorized Service Center, as the Lithium‐ion Power Cells are restricted and regulated under Dangerous Goods Transport codes and require specialized protective packaging, marking, labeling, and shippers declarations to be safely and legally transported by commercial carriers. Additional note: As of the time of the writing of this warranty statement the US and Canadian Postal Services do not accept for transport CORE™ Power Cells or for that matter, any lithium batteries. Note: The GasLess™ Blower will not operate properly, if: The Power Cell is discharged and / or dysfunctional, and / or; b. if the Power Cell charger is non‐functional so as to not be able to provide a recharge to a discharged but otherwise fully functional Power Cell. Your local authorized CORE™ Outdoor Power products dealer should be able to readily assess which, if any, of the three CORE™ Outdoor Power GasLess™ Blower system’s components is non‐functional [that is, either: A) Your Power Cell: B) Your Power Cell charger: C) Your ...
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WARRANTY SERVICE WARRANTY SERVICE The original purchaser will be able to obtain a free replacement from the local authorized dealer of a Power Cell or a Power Cell charger, if: The CORE™ Outdoor Power local authorized dealer determines that there is a non‐functioning Power Cell or Power Cell charger. b. And that such non‐functional component is found to be as a result of a defect in material or workmanship as covered within the applicable terms and period of the limited warranty. The local authorized dealer should be able to sell to you replacements of the Power Cell, Power Cell charger for non‐warranty covered failures of those individual components. If after first ruling out the prospect of a non‐functional or defective CORE™ Power Cell, or Power Cell charger, [as per above], the problem is thus determined to require service repair of the GasLess™ Blower tool, carefully package the GasLess™ Blower tool [without the Power Cell], using sufficient packaging materials, and place in sturdy outer boxing to prevent damage during transit for warranty service, or aftermarket non‐warranty repair at a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center. Safety Notice: Do NOT ship either functional or dysfunctional Power Cell(s) to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center due to restrictive Dangerous Goods Transport regulations. Ship only the GasLess™ Blower tool for service to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center as your local authorized CORE™ Outdoor Power products dealer should be able to satisfactorily resolve issues associated with the Power Cells, or the Power Cell chargers. Packaging cartons used for shipping should be of a strong outer packaging and properly sealed. ...
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WARRANTY SERVICE d. Attach a copy of the valid proof of original purchase [which documentation identifies the product model and the date of original purchase] with the service request form. Please retain for your records, your original of the valid proof of original purchase. 5. We recommend the package be shipped insured for full value utilizing ground freight. The recommended freight couriers for delivery to a CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center are either, FedEx, UPS, US Postal Service or Canada Post. CORE™ Outdoor Power will not be responsible for lost shipments or product damage during transit to the CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center. In case of lost, missing packages, or damage during shipment to the CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center, a claim with the shipper must be initiated by and pursued by the purchaser. Freight costs to the CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center are to be prepaid by the purchaser. 6. If the product is covered under warranty the return shipping cost will be paid by CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center, with such freight prepaid terms being applicable to only return destinations in the contiguous 48 United States of America or Canada as per this limited warranty. CORE™ Outdoor Power products sold within Alaska and Hawaii are likely to have a separate limited warranty policy. 7. If upon inspection of the returned product it is determined that the product is not covered under this warranty, you will be contacted with costs estimates for non‐warranty repair work and parts costs, and return freight delivery costs as per CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service policies and procedures. You may locate the nearest CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Center by searching our online authorized service center locator at WWW.COREOUTDOORPOWER.COM. ...
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Conversely, if a consumer purchases a service part and installs it themselves, the consumer then assume all liability for the repairs. Any repairs not made by CORE™ Outdoor Power’s Authorized Service Center will void the continuance of the warranty on the product.
CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Request Form Date:_______________________ Company or Institution Name [if applicable] _____________________________________________ Name of Purchaser [or name of contact person for Company or Institutionally- owned product] ________________________________________________ Physical Return Delivery Address [Note: we are unable to deliver to PO boxes]:...
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CORE™ Outdoor Power Authorized Service Request Form – cont’d Tool or accessory Model Number: _______________________________ Tool or accessory Serial Number: _______________________________ Type of usage [mark with an X] Personal Home Use ______ Commercial / Institutional Use ______ Rental Tool Use ______...
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