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Safety
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WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
ensure you take regular breaks.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
advice.
INTENDED USE
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
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Clearing hard surfaces such as driveways and
walkways.
■
Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and
pine needles.
WARNING
Not intended for use other than what's listed above.
DESCRIPTION
1. Handle
2. Variable speed trigger
3. Battery pack (For RBL3640J and RBL3650J only)
4. Battery latch button
5. Tube latch
6. Blower housing outlet
7. Blower tube
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the blower and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBE
The blower tube can be installed on the blower without
using any tools.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
blower when assembling parts.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBE
See Figure 2.
■
With the logo area facing up, slide the blower tube over
the outlet on the blower housing while pressing down
on the tube latch.
■
Slide blower tube over the blower housing outlet until
the tube latch locks into place through the opening in
the blower tube.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
INSTALLING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
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Place the battery pack in the blower’s battery port. Align
the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove in the
blower’s battery port.
■
Make sure the latch on bottom of the battery pack
snaps in place and that battery pack is secured in the
blower before beginning operation.
CAUTION
When placing battery pack in the blower, be sure the
raised ribs on the battery pack align with the grooves
in the top of the blower. Make sure the battery is fully
seated, and it latches into place properly. Improper
installation of the battery pack can cause damage to
internal components.
REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
■
Release the variable speed trigger to stop the blower.