CMEBL710 - Blower Craftsman - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CMEBL710 Craftsman

English Additional Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using an electric

appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and

all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seriousinjury.

WARNING: Never allow children, persons

with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine, local regulations may restrict the age of theoperator. To Reduce Risk of Injury:

• Avoid dangerous environmental conditions – Do not use electric units in damp or wet locations. Don’t use the unit in therain.

• Do not allow appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used nearchildren.Use only for intendedpurposes.

• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only recommendedattachments.

• Do not use this appliance if it is showing signs of malfunction in any way. If the appliance is not working correctly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a servicecenter.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not thecord.

• Do not handle plug or the appliance with wethands.

• Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do not use the appliance with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything else that may reduce airflow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from the openings and movingparts.

• Turn off all controls before disconnecting from powersource.

• Use extra care when cleaning onstairs. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury:

• Do not leave the appliance when connected to power source. Unplug from outlet when not in use and beforeservicing.

• Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Storeindoors. Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols andWords This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols and words to alert you to hazardous situations and your risk of personal injury or propertydamage.

DANGER: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderateinjury.

(Used without word) Indicates a safety relatedmessage. NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in propertydamage. Intended Use This corded handheld blower is designed for household blowingapplications. DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids orgases. DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use thistool. English (original instructions)

WARNING: Read all safety warnings

and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/ or seriousinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, read the

Additional Safety Information

tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury couldresult.

WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses.

Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETYEQUIPMENT:

• Store idle units. When not in use, the unit should be stored in a dry, high or locked-up place - out of reach ofchildren.

• This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-InsulatedAppliances.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such as SJW orSJTW.

• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension cord during operating:

i) Make a knot as shown in Figure B; or

ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps

or connectors described in thismanual.

iii) Secure the extension cord to the appliance plug as

shown or described inOperations.

• Maintain Appliance With Care – Inspect extension cords periodically and replace ifdamaged.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal

injury due to a loose electrical connection between the appliance’s plug and extension cord, firmly and fully attach the appliance plug to the extension cord. Periodically check the connection while operating to ensure it is fully attached. Do not use an extension cord that provides a loose connection. A loose connection may result in overheating, fire, and increases the risk of aburning. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection, filter mask if operation is dusty, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing protection must be used for appropriateconditions.

• Use the right unit – Do not use this unit for any job except that for which it isintended.

• Inspect the area before using the unit. Remove all debris and hard objects such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage duringoperation.

• Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating theunit.

• Maintain unit with care. Keep unit clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for propermaintenance.

• Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate unit when you aretired.

• Do not place outlet of blower near eyes or ears whenoperating.

• Do not operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets arenearby.

• Do not overreach. Keep balance at all times. Always be sure of footing. Walk, neverrun.

• Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the machine is disconnected from the power source and the moving hazardous parts have come to a completestop.

• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, disconnect from the powersource and immediatelycheck.

• Do not attempt to clear clogs from unit without firstdisconnecting it from the powersource.

• Do not immerse any part of the unit inliquid.

• Do not use unit if switch does not turn it on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must berepaired.

• Do not allow debris to be ingested into blowerintake.

• Do not point unit discharge at self orbystanders.

• Do not use to blow explosive dust, or in areas where air contains explosive dust such as coal, grain, or other combustiblematerial.

• Do not attempt to repair the blower. To assure product safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance, and adjustments should be performed by authorized servicecenters.

• Do not operate blower in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere. Motors in these units normally spark, and the sparks might ignitefumes.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at alltimes.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and beforeservicing.

• 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 servicecenter.

• Never leave blower running unattended. Turn poweroff.

• Unplug before connecting thetube.5 ENGLISH Blow Tube Assembly (Fig. B)

WARNING: Do not operate blower

without tube securely in place. Never reach down into housing through tubehole.

WARNING: Always turn unit off and

disconnect it from power source when you leave blower unattended or when storing, checking, adjusting, cleaning, or working onblower.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Motor Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if this tool does not operate, check powersupply. The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are asfollows: BPM .................... beats per minute V ......................... volts min ..................... minutes

..................... Class II Construction (double insulated)

..................... wear hearing protection

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals

known to 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 andpesticides,

• arsenic and chromium from chemically treatedlumber. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopicparticles.

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate

and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face andbody.

WARNING: Always wear proper

personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearingloss.

CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its side on a stable surface where it will not cause a tripping or falling hazard. Some tools will stand upright but may be easily knockedover.

• Air vents often cover moving parts and should be avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in movingparts.

• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. 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. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The lower the gauge number, the heavier thecord.English

is not engaged to reduce the risk of starting the applianceaccidentally. A cord retention hook6 is incorporated into the rear of the handle on the powerhead.

1. Near the end of the extension cord, fold the extension

cord to create aloop.

2. Feed the loop into the cord retainer housing10 as

3. Hook the loop onto the cord retention hook6 so it rests

in the cordretainer.

4. Plug the extension cord into theunit.

of the power head with the notch

of the blower tube opening as shown in Fig. B.

2. Push the blower tube onto the power head until the tube

engage the blower tube and an audible click isheard.

3. Pull on the tube to ensure it is securely inplace.

4. To remove the blower tube, squeeze both tabs

on the side of the power head and pull the blower tube off. OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a suddenreaction. Proper hand position requires one hand on the main handle2.

WARNING: Do not operate blower

without blow tube securely in place. Never reach down into housing through tubehole.

WARNING: Always wear safety

glasses. Wear a filter mask if the operation is dusty. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts. For household useonly.

WARNING: Cut Hazard. When turning

the tool off, wait 10 seconds for the fan to stop rotating beforeremoving the blowertube.

• Always ensure the blower is switched OFF and disconnected from the power supply when: - You leave blowerunattended. - Clearing ablockage. - Checking, adjusting, cleaning or working onblower.

• Only use blower in daylight or good artificiallight. Switching ON/OFF (Fig. A, D)

WARNING: Use both hands to grip the

product firmly when switchingon.

CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at self orbystanders. Your blower is fitted with a 2 speed ON/OFF switch located on the top of the main handle

• To switch the blower ON, slide the ON/OFF

• To operate blower in high speed, slide the ON/OFF

• To switch the blower off, slide the ON/OFF

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

serious personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury. Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out

of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1approved eye protection when performingthisprocedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other

harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into aliquid.7 ENGLISH Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than

those offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used with thisproduct. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact CRAFTSMAN call 1-888-331-4569 . Versatrack™ (Fig. A)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up can causeinjury.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, do not use a damaged Versatrack™ peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall. A damaged Versatrack™ peg hook or Versatrack™ Trackwall will not support the weight of thetool.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious

personal injury, DO NOT suspend tool overhead or suspend objects from the peg hook. ONLY suspend tool on the Versatrack™ Trackwall using the peghook.

WARNING: Ensure that the tool weight

does not exceed the maximum rated weight of 20 lb (9 kg) for the selected Versatrack™hook.

WARNING: When hanging objects on a

Versatrack™ Trackwall rail, adequately space the tools in order to not exceed 75 lb (35 kg) per linearfoot. IMPORTANT: Versatrack™ accessories mount compatible tools securely to the Versatrack™ Trackwallsystem.

1. Turn the tool off, disconnect it from power source

CAUTION: Any product with exposed cutting teeth must have them covered securely if it is to be on theVersatrack™Trackwall.

to the Versatrack™Trackwall. Repairs

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY

and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including power cord repairs, and brush inspection and replacement, when applicable) should be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use identical replacementparts. Register Online Thank you for your purchase. Register your product nowfor:

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• Register online at www.craftsman.com/registration Three Year Limited Warranty CRAFTSMAN will repair or replace, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.craftsman.com or call 1-888-331-4569. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states orprovinces.

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If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your CRAFTSMAN Power Tool or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90days from the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questionsasked. LATIN AMERICA: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. For products sold in Latin America, see country specific warranty information contained in the packaging, call the local company or see website for warrantyinformation. FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-888-331-4569 for a freereplacement.FRAnçAis