Black & Decker LEAF HOG BV4000 Instruction Manual

Black & Decker LEAF HOG BV4000 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA.

ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.

Form No. 479249-00

Copyright © 2005 Black & Decker

WARNING: Important Safety Warnings and Instructions

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING

To Reduce Risk of Injury:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety

instructions and other information contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in instructing others.

WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed, including the following:

WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some examples of these chemicals are:

• compounds in fertilizers

• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust

masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of

California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some

conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to

hearing loss.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING BLOWER.

General Safety Warnings and Instructions for all Tools

• READ and follow all instructions.

• DO NOT place inlet or outlet of vacuum near eyes or ears when operating.

• THIS APPLIANCE IS PROVIDED WITH DOUBLE INSULATION. Use only identical

replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double insulated appliances.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up

place - out of reach of children.

• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot

• MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep fan area clean for best and safest performance. Follow

instructions for proper maintenance.

• DO NOT attempt to repair the blower/vac. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs,

maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by Black & Decker service centers or

authorized service stations, always using Black & Decker replacement parts.

• DO NOT operate blower/vac in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these tools

normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas

where they may be present.

• USE EXTRA CARE when cleaning on stairs.

• DO NOT leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before

• DO NOT allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near

children. Not recommended for use by children.

• DO NOT attempt to clear clogs from tool without first unplugging it.

• USE ONLY as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended

attachments.

• DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been

dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

• DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull cord around sharp edges or

corners. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Catalog Number BV4000

Cat. # BV4000

Printed in Mexico

• DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• DO NOT put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of

dust, lint, hair and everything that may reduce air flow.

• KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving

• TURN OFF all controls before unplugging.

• DO NOT vacuum water, other liquids, or wet objects such as leaves. Never immerse any part

of the tool in liquid.

• DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum

of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the tool.

• INSPECT THE AREA before using the tool. Remove all debris and hard objects such as

rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage

during operation. As a vacuum, the tool is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves,

grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet

surfaces. Store indoors.

WARNING: Turn off and unplug unit, then wait until fan stops or at least 10 seconds

before removing the blower or vacuum tube assemblies.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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. Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose

or exposed wires, damaged insulation, and defective fittings. Make any needed repairs or

replace the cord if necessary.

To determine the minimum wire size required, refer to the chart below:

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets