LYCOS 40740 B Set - Blower Wolf Garten - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL LYCOS 40740 B Set Wolf Garten

WARNING! Before using your device for the rst time, read this instruction manual carefully and observe the instructions. Keep this instruction manual for later use or subsequent owners. Î Before using for the rst time, you must read the safety information! Failure to observe the instruction manual and the safety instructions can result in damage to the device and danger for the operator and other persons. Î All persons involved with the initial set-up, op- eration and servicing of the device, must have appropriate qualications. The making of unauthorised changes or con- versions is not permitted Do not make any changes to the device or convert it to make other machinery. Such changes can result in personal injury and incorrect operation. Î Repairs to the device must only be performed by trained persons who have been instructed to do so. When doing so always use original spare parts. This ensures that the safety of the device is maintained. Information symbols in this manual The signs and symbols in this manual should help you to use the manual and device quickly and safely. Note Information to ensure the most eective and practical use of the device. Î Step Requires you to perform an action. 3 Action result Here you can nd the result of a series of action steps. [1]Item number Item numbers are indicated in the text by square brackets [ ].

Illustration label Illustrations are numbered with letters and identi- ed in the text.

Safety information Danger levels of warning information The following danger levels are used in this instruc- tion manual, to indicate potentially dangerous situations: DANGER ! A dangerous situation is highly likely and, if the measures are not followed, will result in severe injury and even death. WARNING! A dangerous situation may occur and, if the measures are not followed, will result in severe injury and even death. CAUTION! A dangerous situation may occur and, if the measures are not followed, will result in slight or minor injuries. Attention! A possibly harmful situation may occur which if not avoided will result in property damage. Safety information content DANGER ! Type and source of the danger! ÂConsequences of non-observation ¾ Measure for preventing the danger Protection of yourself and others ¾ For safety reasons, children or persons who are not familiar with the instruction manual and operation of the leaf blower, must not use it. The minimum age of users may be dened by local or national legislation. ¾ Do not operate the leaf blower when there are people (especially children) or animals in the immediate vicinity. Ensure children do not play with the leaf blower. ¾ Stop using the device if persons (especially children) or animals are nearby. Do not allow any other persons to enter the danger area. ¾ This device must not be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or with inadequate experi- ence and knowledge. Likewise persons must be familiar with this instruction manual before using the device. The minimum age for using the device may be specied by local or national legislation. ¾ Cleaning and servicing may not be carried out by children. ¾ Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers as well as other appropriate personal protec- tive equipment (safety glasses, ear defenders, safety gloves etc.) when working with the leaf blower. The wearing of personal protective equipment minimises the risk of injury. ¾ Any person intending to operate this device must not be under the inuence of intoxicants such as alcohol, drugs or medicines. ¾ The operator or user is responsible for acci- dents, injuries to other people or damage to their property. Before use ¾ Before working with the leaf blower, make sure you are familiar with its functions and operating elements. ¾ Do not use any leaf blower whose switch is defective and which can no longer be switched on or o󰀨. It must be repaired by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Read and observe the operating manual of the power pack and the power pack charger. ¾ Before use, always check the device for dam- age and, if necessary, arrange for the device to be repaired by a workshop prior to use. Tips for use ¾ Remove the power pack from the device: - Whenever you leave the device unattended. - Before removing blockages. - Before checking, cleaning or working on the device. - After impacting a foreign body, to check the de- vice for damage. - For immediate checking, if the device starts to vibrate excessively. ¾ Never leave the leaf blower unattended during breaks and store it in a secure location.Safety information

Safety information ¾ Wear suitable safety goggles and ear defend- ers! ¾ Adopt a normal posture. Ensure you are standing securely and that you maintain your balance at all times. Pay particular attention, if you are working on a slope. Do not run, rather walk forwards at a steady pace. This will ensure that you can maintain better control of the device if unexpected situations occur. ¾ Take extra care if you are walking backwards. Risk of tripping! ¾ Switch the motor o󰀨 when carrying the device to or from separate working positions. ¾ Never bypass or manipulate switching mecha- nisms installed on the device (e.g. by taping the push-button to the handle). ¾ Never aim the device toward people, pets or windows. Always blow in a direction away from where there are people or animals, or where there are easily damaged hard surfaces (such as windows, walls, cars, etc.). After use ¾ Switch the device o󰀨, remove the power pack and check the device for damage. ¾ If you need to clean or service the device, switch it o󰀨 and remove the power pack. ¾ Ensure that ventilation slots are free from dirt. ¾ Do not clean the leaf blower using water. ¾ Store the device in a safe, dry location out of the reach of children. ¾ Do not repair the device yourself; it must be repaired by a qualied expert or workshop. General safety information ¾ Never use a device with damaged or missing guards or covers. They must be repaired or replaced by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ Spare parts must meet the requirements of the manufacturer. Therefore use only original spare parts or spare parts approved by the manu- facturer. During replacement, always observe the supplied tting instructions and rst remove the power pack. ¾ Repairs must only be performed by a qualied expert or workshop. ¾ The device must not be used for purposes other than those intended because of the risk of bodily injury to the user or other persons. ¾ Only use the leaf blower in daylight or under bright articial light. Keep your work area clean and well lit. ¾ Only use the leaf blower in dry weather con- ditions. Keep it away from rain or damp. The ingress of water into the leaf blower increases the risk of an electric shock. ¾ Do not touch any dangerous moving parts be- fore the moving parts have come to a stand- still and the power pack has been removed. ¾ Even if all safety and operating instructions are heeded, there is always a residual risk of injury and property damage. Always bear this in mind. ¾ Do not use the device if it is raining or there is a risk of storms. ¾ Replace all worn or damaged information signs on the device. ¾ Only use power packs and chargers approved by the manufacturer. The designations of the approved power packs/chargers are listed in the enclosed CE Declaration of Conformity.Intended use

Intended use The leaf blower is intended solely for the blowing together of leaves and mowed cuttings in private households. Any other use is classed as an unintended use. The user is liable for any damage arising from unin- tended use. Incorrect/abnormal use This leaf blower should not be used in public facili- ties, parks, sports grounds, roads etc. nor in agricul- ture or forestry. Identication plate Position The identication plate is located on the leaf blower casing. Note The label has the status of a certicate. It must never be altered or obliterated. Structure 1 Guaranteed sound level 2 CE label 3 Manufacturer 4 Device group 5 Model name 6 Model number 7 Serial number 8 Power 9 Engine speed in rpm 10 Weight 11 Rated voltage, current type 12 Protection class /IP rating 13 Disposal instruction 14 Year of manufacture Operating elements Operating elements

1 Hook for carrying belt 2 Handle 3 Adjustment wheel for blowing speed 4 Turbo button 5 Blowing tube locating button 6 Blowing tube 7 Attachment for short blowing tube 8 Attachment for long blowing tube 9 Power pack release 10 Power pack compartment 11 Leaf blower casing 12 On/off switch 13 Carrying belt 14 Rake Information Operating elements marked with are optionally available as accessories and are not contained in the scope of the delivery. Using for the rst time Supplementary documentation Make sure the supplied instruction man- uals of the charger and the power pack are available. Please read and under- stand them before using the device. Power pack charging WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage ¾ Charge the power pack using the char- ger approved by the manufacturer. The designations of the approved chargers are listed in the enclosed CE Declaration of Conformity. Attention! The power pack is supplied partially charged. Be- fore rst use, fully charge the power pack to ensure full capacity of the power pack. Î Power pack charging must be carried out ac- cording to the instructions in the supplementary documentation. Operating times Î Observe the times stipulated in local byelaws. Î Check with your local authorities to determine if there are any operating time limitations.Assembly

BCDE Î Pick up the leaf blower casing and press the locating button

Î Press the upper part of the blowing tube

on to the leaf blower casing

The blowing tube comes with a shorter

attachment. Select according to the application. Î Press the attachment of your choice onto the blowing tube using a twisting movement, until it locks in place

Î Attach the carrying belt

Note For safety reasons only carry the device supported over your shoulder and never around your neck. The optional rake

, is typically used to loosen wet leaves from the ground. Î To t the rake, push it laterally onto the mounting on the long attachment

Inserting the power pack

WARNING! Incorrect handling of the power pack and the charger ÂRisk of injuries and material damage ¾ Read and observe the operating manual of the power pack and charger. The 2-stage latching mechanism is used to set oper- ating or transport mode of the power pack. Position 1

3 The power pack is in transport mode.

• The electric contacts are open to prevent the power pack from self-discharge during storage. Position 2

3 The power pack is in operating mode.

• The electrical contacts are closed and the de- vice is ready for use. Operation Switching the device on

The blowing speed level can be set using the contin- uously adjustable adjustment wheel. Î Set the desired blowing speed using the adjust- ment wheel (1 - 5)

Î Press the on/o󰀨 switch

3 The device operates. Turbo mode The leaf blower has an additional turbo mode for extra high blowing speeds. Î Press the turbo button to switch the function on/o󰀨

Working with the device Î Hold the device with one hand on the handle, so that the thumb encircles the handle. Î Direct the blowing tube towards the ground. Î Move slowly forwards in a controlled manner. Note Use a lower speed for light material and a higher speed for heavy material. Adjusting the blowing speed or switching the turbo function on/o can be performed with the device running. Switching the device off Î Release the on/o󰀨 switch

[12] to switch the device o󰀨. Removing the power pack

Î Press the power pack release

Î Remove the power pack

Servicing WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage due to moving parts. ¾ Always remove the power pack prior to working on the device. ¾ Repair and service work as well as the replacement of safety elements must be performed by a qualied expert or workshop.Storage

Cleaning Attention! Do not clean the device with water. Î Keep the ventilation slots clean and free from dust. Î Wipe down the housing only with a damp cloth. Storage Î Thoroughly clean your device at the end of each season. Î Always store the device in a dry and safe location that is inaccessible to children. Store the power pack and leaf blower separately. Î Store the power pack in a cool and dry location. Recommended storage temperature 0 - 23°C. Î Keep the leaf blower and especially its plastic components away from brake uids, petrol, mineral oil containing products, penetrating oils etc. They contain chemical substances that can damage, attack or destroy the plastic components of the leaf blower. Î Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain substances that may have a highly corrosive e󰀨ect on the metal parts of the leaf blower. Therefore do not store your leaf blower in the vicinity of these substances. Troubleshooting WARNING! Risk of injuries or material damage ¾ In case of doubt always go to a specialist workshop. ¾ Before any inspection or any work on the device, switch o󰀨 the motor and remove the power pack. Problem Possible cause Remedy The device switch- es o󰀨. The power pack is too hot. Allow the power pack to cool. The power pack is discharged. Charge the power pack. The temperature of the device (elec- tronics) is too high. Allow the device too cool and if necessary, clean the air inlet. Overcurrent release If this occurs again take your device to a specialist workshop. The device will not switch on. The power pack is discharged. Charge the power pack. Overvoltage release If this occurs again take your device to a specialist workshop. Overcurrent release If this occurs again take your device to a specialist workshop. Power pack temperature too high or too low Let the power pack cool down or warm up. The power pack is defective. Replace the power pack.Warranty

Warranty The warranty conditions of our local company or importer apply in all countries. Under the terms of the warranty we will repair faults on your device free of charge, insofar as material or manufactur- ing defects are the cause. To make a claim under warranty please contact your seller or your nearest branch. CE Declaration of Conformity Further details about the device are con- tained on the separately enclosed CE Declaration of Conformity, which forms part of this instruction manual. Environmentally-friendly disposal Power tools, accessories and packaging must be routed to an environmentally sound recycling chain. Power packs/batteries: Do not dispose of power packs/batteries in domestic waste, by burning or throwing into water. Power packs/batteries must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally-friendly manner. Power tools (without power packs/batteries): Do not throw your old power tool away in the domestic waste. Take it to a local authority recycling facility.Table des matières