BVM22012 - Lawn mower Earthwise - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL BVM22012 Earthwise

This product is covered by U.S. patents and other international patents Copyright. All Rights Reserved. Model BVM22012 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 operator’s manual before using

this product. Thank you for your purchase.

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DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. OPERATING, ASSEMBLY, PARTS, SERVICE QUESTIONS? CALL 1-800-313-5111 BETWEEN 8:00AM - 5:00PM EST FOR ASSISTANCE. 3120341TO 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 in 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, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY 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. DISCONNECT BLOWER VAC from the power supply when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don’t use Blower Vac in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate Blower Vac in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don’t carry Blower Vac with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in.

DANGER: Risk of personal injury and/or unit damage, Do Not manually

place material into vacuum tube while operating unit. Keep both hands on handles when power is on. DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove material or hold material to be vacuumed when Blower Vac is on. Make sure Blower Vac switch is off when clearing jammed material from vacuum tube. Do not pick up Blower Vac by the tube or attempt to carry unit by the blower/vacuum tube. CAUTION: Moving parts coast after turn off. DON’T FORCE BLOWER VAC – 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 vac when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications. STORE IDLE BLOWER VAC INDOORS – When not in use, Blower Vac should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach of children. MAINTAIN BLOWER VAC 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. WARNING: California Proposition 65: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING: Some dust and debris created by the use of this tool could contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: - chemicals in fertilizers - compounds in insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides - arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles. WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. DON’T ABUSE CORD – Never Blower Vac by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 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. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be caught in moving parts. 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 environment is dusty. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit (s) or outlet (s) to be used for the blower vac. 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. 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.

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. It is possible to tie more than one extension cord in a knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown, then connect the plug end of the extension cord into the receptacle and the other end into the plug on the blower housing. 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. 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

REAR VACUUM TUBE FRONT VACUUM TUBE COLLECTION BAG SWITCH BUTTONASSEMBLY 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 . If any parts are damaged or missing, please call our customer service help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance. PACKING LIST - Blower / Vac - Blower Tube - Vac Tube - Collection Bag - Operator’s manual

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate

this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create

accessories not recommended for use with this product .Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING: Do not connect to power supply until assembly is

complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. CORD RETAINER A cord retainer is incorporated into the rear of the power head. If using more than one extension cord, first tie the two cords in a knot as shown. Then, double the extension cord several inches from the end and hook the loop formed by doubling the cord over the retainer post as shown.

Connect the two blower tubes together. Fit the larger diameter end of blower tubes onto the air outlet of the motor housing. Ensure the inlet cover is securely fastened over the air inlet before using blower function.

ASSEMBLING THE UNIT AS A VACUUM

Push the lower vacuum tube firmly into the upper tube until they are locked firmly together. Once the vacuum tubes are connected, they should never be disassembled again. Remove the inlet cover from the bottom of the motor housing by depressing the lock button and pulling the cover downward. Attach the vacuum tube assembly to the motor housing by positioning the assembly as indicated by arrow, then pivot about this point until the locking/release catch is fully engaged. Attach the push-on collection bag connector to the outlet tube of the housing. Push the fitting of the collection bag directly onto the outlet until it “clicks” into position.

INLET COVER BLOWER TUBES CORD RETAINER VACUUM TUBES COLLECTION BAGON/OFF SWITCH / SPEED CONTROL FOR MODEL BVM22012 – For extra control, model BVM22012 is fitted with a two speed switch located on the handle of the power head. The switch has three positions: “0”, “I” and “II”. Position “0” is off. To use in low speed, move the switch to the center position; position “I”. To change to high speed, move the switch to position “II”. To turn the tool ON, slide the switch to position “I’ or position “II”, depending on the desired speed. To turn tool OFF, slide switch to the “0” position. OPERATING 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.

Once you have blown the debris/leaves into a pile, you can convert to vacuum mode to collect the debris.

WARNING: When turning a blower off for tube installation, wait 10

seconds for the fan to stop rotating before disassembling the tubes.

VACUUM MODE Switch off your unit and disconnect from power supply. Install vacuum tubes as described earlier in this manual. Attach the push-on collection bag connector to the outlet tube of the housing. Push the fitting of the collection bag directly onto the outlet until it “clicks” into position. Position the tube slightly above the debris/leaves. Switch the tool on, then using a sweeping motion the debris/leaves will be vacuumed up the tube, mulched and deposited into the collection bag. As the bag fills suction power will decrease. When this happens, turn switch to OFF position and unplug from power supply. Remove bag and empty debris. To remove the bag, push the button on the outlet and pull the gab straight off. To make your lawn care grooming easier and more comfortable the tool should be fitted to the user using the adjustable shoulder strap.

WARNING: Never remove the collection bag without first turning

switch to the off position and unplugging the vacuum from the main power source. Do not use in vacuum mode without the vacuum tubes and collection bag in place. Use the blower vac only in daylight or good artificial light. BLOWER MODE Turn switch to OFF position and disconnect from the main power supply. Connect the blower tube to the power head by locating the blower tube as shown pushing until the slot on the tube locks firmly over the tab on the power head. Ensure the inlet cover is securely fastened over the air inlet before using blower function.

“0” off “I” low speed “II” high speed6 OPERATING During the vacuuming process, certain objects such as cloth, rope, large diameter sticks, etc., may obstruct the fan and block the motor. A thermal protection device is included within the blower vac which will cut off the electricity to the motor to prevent damage from overheating. In case of blockage and curtailment of power:

1. Turn the switch to the “off” position.

2. Unplug the unit from the power supply.

3. Remove the vacuum tube and remove the object(s)

4. Reassemble the vacuum tube. Allow 3 minutes for the

motor to cool. Plug the unit in and turn the switch to the “on” position. The blower vac will resume normal functions. Always turn switch off and remove plug from the electrical power supply when: - Changing from blower to vacuum. - The supply cable has become damaged or entangled. - You leave your product unattended. - Clearing a blockage. - Checking, adjusting, cleaning or working on your product. 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, call our customer service help line at 1-800-313-5111 for assistance. 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 individual using only identical replacement parts. Possible Cause - Extension cord not connected to the plug - Cord not connected to power source Possible Solution - Check extension cord is fully connected to tool - Check extension cord is fully connected to a live receptacle Problem - Unit does not run TROUBLESHOOTING Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated in the unit. When used properly with dry leaves the fan chamber of your unit should remain clean. If damp earth and debris are ingested some of the particles may build up on the inside of the fan chamber. If this happens the performance of the unit will decrease. This area can be cleaned out by gently wiping out with a damp rag after disconnecting from the power source. Your unit should be stored in a dry place. Once a year hand wash the bag in soapy water. Allow it to air dry. Make sure the extension cord is detached from the unit, 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. 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. MAINTENANCE Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your blower vac at 1.800.313.5111 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or send emails to [e-mail]. CALL US FIRST !!

7American Lawn Mower Company The Great States Corporation 830 Webster Street Shelbyville, IN 46176 USA Phone [phone] www.earthwisetools.com In a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the right to make component changes or design changes when necessary. Rev. 11/29/2017

This product is covered by U.S. patents and other international patents Copyright. All Rights Reserved. WARRANTY POLICY Two (2) year limited warranty on Earthwise outdoor power equipment. Earthwise warrants to the original owner that each new 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 from the original date of purchase except for the conditions and circumstances listed below: This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred. Warranty applies if the product is used for personal, household or family use. Warranty is void if product is used for commercial, industrial or rental purposes. 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 operator’s manual. This warranty is not transferable and only applies to product sold directly from an authorized retailer. This warranty does not apply to any product, new or used, purchased through unauthorized third-party channels. ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE THAT MAY RESULT FROM ANY DEFECT, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCT IS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. 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. Expendable items that become worn during normal use are not covered by the warranty. Warranty does not cover damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments and materials, or other contaminants. 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. The warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish, including but not limited to scratches, dents, paint chips or any corrosion or discoloration caused by heat, abrasive and chemical cleaners. Proof of purchase, original dated sales receipt, must accompany all warranty claims.MANUAL DEL OPERARIO