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When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given
in the section “Protecting the environment”.
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Under extreme conditions, battery leakage may occur.
When you notice liquid on the battery, proceed as follows:
- Carefully wipe the liquid off using a cloth. Avoid skin
contact.
- In case of skin or eye contact, follow the instructions
below.
Warning!
The battery fluid, a 25-30% solution of potassium
hydroxide, can be harmful. In case of skin contact, immediately
rinse with water. Neutralise with a mild acid such as lemon
juice or vinegar. In case of eye contact, rinse abundantly with
clean water for at least 10 minutes. Consult a physician.
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Do not incinerate the battery.
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Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.
Chargers
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Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the battery
in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries
could burst, causing personal injury and damage.
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Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Have defective cords replaced immediately.
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Do not expose the charger to water.
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Do not open the charger.
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Do not probe the charger.
The charger is intended for indoor use only.
Electrical safety
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no earth
wire is required. Always check that the mains
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate. Never attempt to replace the charger unit with
a regular mains plug.
Additional safety instructions for Australia and
New Zealand
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This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons without supervision. Children must be supervised
to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Additional safety instructions for blowers
Warning!
Do not point the tool at persons or animals when it
is switched on.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this
tool.
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Use a face or dust mask whenever the operations take
place in dusty surroundings.
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Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity.
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Do not place outlet tubes near eyes or ears when
operating.
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Do not cross gravel paths or place the tool on gravel
while the tool is switched on.
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Do not place any objects into the openings and moving parts.
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Before removing the blow tube, always switch off the
tool, remove the battery and allow the tool to run down.
Warning!
Only use the tool in the manner it was intended.
Overview
1. On/off switch
2. Handle
3. Blow tube
4. Battery
Fig. A
5. Charger
6. Charging indicator
7. End of charge indicator
Assembly
Warning!
Before assembly, remove the battery from the tool.
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. B)
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To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until
the battery snaps into place.
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To remove the battery, push the release button (7) while
at the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.
Connecting the blow tube (fig. C)
Blow tube must be assembled to the blow clamshell before use.
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Align the circles (8) on the clamshell (9) and the tube (3).
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Push the tube firmly onto the clamshell until the circles
click into place.
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For storage the blow tube can be detached from the blow
clamshell by depressing the circles on either side and
gently sliding off the tube.
Use
Warning!
Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Charging the battery (fig. A)
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenever
it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily
done before. When charging the battery for the first time,
or after prolonged storage, it will only accept an 80% charge.
