BLR20085S - Lawn mower Scotts - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BLR20085S Scotts

ELECTRIC BLOWER 8.5 Amp Model BLR20085S Copyright. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for your purchase. DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. OPERATING, ASSEMBLY,

PARTS, SERVICE QUESTIONS? GO TO

SCOTTS.AMERICANLAWNMOWER.COM, OR CALL 1-800-618-7474 BETWEEN 8:00AM-5:00PM EST FOR ASSISTANCE.

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This product has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual

before using this product.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. CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss. Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and when instructing others.

WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances,

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

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GENERAL SAFETY KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should stay at a safe distance from the work area. DRESS PROPERLY – Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product. Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit (s) or outlet (s) to be used for the blower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used. USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use appliance for any job except that for which it is intended. DOUBLE INSULATION – Double Insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock. POLARIZED PLUGS-To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polarized connections will fit together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug on the tool or the extension cord in any way. EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection from the extension cord during use you can make a knot as shown. It is also possible to tie more than one extension cord in a knot as shown to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use.

WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A,

STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock. Before each use check the electrical cord for wear or damage. Do not use the blower if the cord is damaged or worn. Never allow children to use the blower. Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the blower. DISCONNECT BLOWER from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don’t use this tool in the rain, or in damp or wet locations. Do not operate the tool in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark and might ignite fumes. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don’t carry Blower with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. DON’T ABUSE CORD – Never carry the blower by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. DON’T FORCE BLOWER – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate blower when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. STORE IDLE BLOWER INDOORS – When not in use, Blower should be stored indoors in a dry place, out of reach of children. MAINTAIN BLOWER WITH CARE – Keep blower tube clear and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always direct the cord to the rear and away from the blower. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders.

WARNING: California Proposition 65:

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

Minimum Gage for Cord Sets Volts Total Length of cord in Feet 120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150 Ampere Rating More Not More American wire Gage Than Than

Model BLR20085SWARNING! Precautions that involve your safety.

CAUTION! Read the instruction manual and follow the warning and safety instructions!

CAUTION! Remove plug from outlet immediately if the cable is damaged.

SWITCH OFF! and remove plug from outlet prior to maintenance, cleaning or repair work!

CAUTION! Always wear eye and ear protection.

DANGER! Keep bystanders at a safe distance.

DANGER! Do not touch the inlet or outlet when the guard is opened or has been removed.

DANGER! Risk of electric shock.

Do not use in rain or electrical storms. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

Model BLR20085S GENERAL SAFETY -Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces -Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. -Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. -Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands. -Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. -Turn off all controls before unplugging. -Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES

A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED” or the double insulation symbol (square within a square). 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.Hold the blower tube approximately 7 inches above the ground, switch your product on and using a sweeping motion from side to side, advance slowly. Keep the accumulated debris/leaves in front of you. CAUTION: The blower can throw debris, possibly causing serious personal injury to the operator or bystanders. Use your product only in daylight or good artificial light. The blower is intended for residential use only. Use the blower outdoors to move debris as needed.

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses to prevent debris from

being blown into eyes and face, which can cause serious injury. Do not blow hard objects such as nails, bolts, or rocks. Do not operate the blower near bystanders or pets. Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or the tight areas. When not in use, store the blower and extension cord indoors, in a cool dry place. ASSEMBLY/OPERATION UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product . PACKING LIST Blower Blower Tube Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY

1. Connect the larger end of the blower tube to the

2. Make sure the blower tube release clip snaps into the

hole in the blower tube.

3. To remove, press in on the clip then remove in the

WARNING: Make sure the blower tube is fixed in position

before operating the blower.

ON/OFF SWITCH/SPEED CONTROL

For extra control, model BLR20085S is fitted with a two speed switch located on the handle of the power head. The switch has three positions: “O”, “1” and “2”. Position “O” is off. To use in low speed, move the switch to the center position “1”. To change to high speed, move the switch to position “2”. To turn the tool ON, slide the switch to position “1” or position “2”, depending on the desired speed. To turn the tool “OFF”, slide the switch to the “O” position.

“O”= OFF “1”= LOW “2”= HIGH Model BLR20085SPossible Cause - Extension cord not connected to the plug - Cord not connected to power source - Switch not in “ON” position Possible Solution - Check extension cord is fully connected to blower - Check extension cord is fully connected to a receptacle - Check that switch is in the “ON” position Problem - Unit does not run TROUBLESHOOTING If you drop the unit, carefully inspect it for damage. If the housing is cracked or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the unit’s operation, contact your local Authorized Service Center for repairs before putting it back into use. CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by a qualified service organization, always using identical replacement parts. CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON THE BLOWER TO CLEAN. Never let any liquid get inside the blower. Never immerse any part of the blower into a liquid.

WARNING: For your safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove

extension cord plug from power source before maintaining your blower. Failure to comply with this warning can result in personal injury. Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Make sure the blower is unplugged, then use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. MAINTENANCE

Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your blower at 1-800-618-7474 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or get assistance on scotts.americanlawnmower.com. For parts or service, please call 1-800-618-7474 or visit us online at scotts.americanlawnmower.com. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. REPAIR PARTS (KITS/ ITEMS) The model/ serial number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.

SERIAL NUMBER________________ Always mention the model number when ordering kits/items for this tool.

No. Kit/Item Number Description QTY 1 BL85-BTK-1 Blower Tube Kit 1 Model BLR20085SIn a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the right to make component changes or design changes when necessary. Rev. 12/14/2018 WARRANTY POLICY Scotts Warranty policy American Lawn Mower Company The Great States Corporation 7444 Shadeland Station Way Indianapolis, IN 46256 USA Phone [phone] scotts.americanlawnmower.com 3 Year limited warranty on all Scotts corded power tools from date of purchase when used for personal, household, or family use. The Great States Corp. (GSC) warrants to the original owner that this Scotts product and service part is free from defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace any defective product or part for the warranty period as stated above. Warranty voided if used for commercial or industrial purposes or any other improper use as determined by GSC. Warranty does not include repairs necessary due to operator’s abuse or negligence (including overloading the product beyond capacity or immersion in water), or the failure to assemble, operate, maintain or store the product according to the instructions in the owner’s manual. This warranty does not cover Wear items, including but not limited to - drive belts & gears, tines, cutting blades, mower blades, saw chains, mulching blades, blower fans, spool covers, trimmer line, blower and vacuum tubes, guide bars, high pressure hoses, wheels, handles, augers, worn bags, power cables, and other items subject to wear over time. Wear on batteries, including but not limited to – drops, wear and breakage on charger, exposure to extreme temperature swings (hot or cold), battery left on charger too long, battery left uncharged for too long, and misuse or abuse of the battery. This warranty does not cover damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity or other environmental extremes. This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish or normal wear and tear on the products including, but not limited to scratches, cracks, dents, or damage caused by outside chemicals. This warranty is not transferable and only applies to new products sold directly from an authorized retailer. This warranty does not apply to any product, new or used, purchased through unauthorized third-party channels. For information on authorized dealers, contact our customer support hotline at 1-800-618-7474 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Est) Any incidental, indirect or consequential loss, damage, or expense that may result from any defect or malfunction of the products is not covered by the warranty. The warranty does not include installation, assembly or normal adjustments explained in the operator’s manual. The expense of delivering the product to the vendor and the expense of returning the product or replacement parts to the owner is not covered by the warranty. Additional Warranty Limitations Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold ―as is, or sold as reconditioned are not covered under the warranty. Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper assembly, incorrect voltage, improper wiring, improper maintenance, improper modification or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended is not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase, original dated sales receipt, must accompany all warranty claims. For claims go to scotts.americanlawnmower.com or call our customer support hotline from 8am-5pm EST, Mon-Fri at 1-800-618-7474 OWNER'S MANUAL BLR20085S ELECTRIC BLOWER 8.5 Amp Copyright. All Rights Reserved.Muchas gracias por su compra. NO DEVUELVA ESTE PRODUCTO A LA TIENDA. ¿TIENE PREGUNTAS SOBRE EL FUNCIONAMIENTO, EL MONTAJE, LAS PIEZAS Y EL MANTENIMIENTO? VAYA A SCOTTS.AMERICANLAWNMOWER.COM, O LLAME AL 1-800-618-7474 ENTRE LAS 8:00 Y LAS 17:00 HORA DEL ESTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS.