Black Decker Blower GWC1800L User Manual

GWC1800L  
 
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Personal safety  
Intended use  
u Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common  
sense when operating an appliance. Do not use an appli-  
ance while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,  
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while  
operating an appliance may result in serious personal  
injury.  
u Where required, use personal protective equipment. Pro-  
tective equipment such as eye protection, dust mask, non-  
skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for  
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.  
u Prevent unintentional starting. Make sure that the switch  
is in the off-position before connecting to a power source  
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the appli-  
ance. Carrying appliances with your finger on the switch  
or energising appliances that have the switch on invites  
accidents.  
u Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at  
all times. This enables better control of the appliance in  
unexpected situations.  
u Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.  
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving  
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught  
in moving parts.  
Your Black & Decker cordless sweeper has been designed  
for leaf clearing. This appliance is intended for consumer and  
outdoor use only.  
General appliance safety warnings  
Warning! When using mains-powered/cordless  
appliances, basic safety precautions, including  
the following, should always be followed to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal  
injury and material damage.  
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u Read all of this manual carefully before using the appli-  
ance, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of  
the appliance.  
u The intended use is described in this manual. The use of  
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any  
operation with this appliance other than those recom-  
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of  
personal injury.  
The term "appliance" in all of the warnings listed below refers  
to your mains operated (corded) appliance or battery operated  
(cordless) appliance.  
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.  
Appliance use and care  
Using your appliance  
u Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective  
parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches  
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.  
u Do not use the appliance if the switch does not turn it on  
and off. Any appliance that cannot be controlled with the  
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.  
u Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the  
battery pack from the appliance before making any adjust-  
ments, changing accessories, or storing appliances. Such  
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the  
appliance accidentally.  
u Where applicable, keep cutting tools sharp and clean.  
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
u Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec-  
tive.  
u Always take care when using the appliance.  
u Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas  
invite accidents.  
u Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.  
u Do not operate your appliance in explosive atmospheres,  
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or  
dust.  
u Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the instruc-  
tions to use the appliance, local regulations may restrict  
the age of the operator.  
u Do not allow children or animals to come near the work  
area or touch the appliance supply cord.  
u Keep children, bystanders and animals away while  
operating an appliance. Distractions can cause you to lose  
control.  
u The appliance is not to be used as a toy.  
u Do not immerse the appliance in water.  
u Do not open body casing. There are no userserviceable  
parts inside.  
u Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced  
by an authorised repair agent.  
u Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than  
those specified in this manual.  
Electrical safety  
u Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never modify  
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with  
earthed (grounded) appliance. Unmodified plugs and  
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.  
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u Do not expose appliance to rain or wet conditions. Water  
entering a appliance will increase the risk of electric  
shock.  
u Do not place any objects into the openings. Never use if  
the openings are blocked - keep free of hair, lint, dust and  
anything that may reduce the airflow.  
u Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,  
pulling or unplugging the appliance. Keep cord away  
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or  
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.  
u When operating an appliance outdoors, use an extension  
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for  
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.  
Warning! Always use your product in the manner outlined in  
this manual. Your product is designed to be used in an upright  
mode and if it is used in any other way it may result in injury.  
Never run your product whilst lying on it’s side or upside down.  
u The operator or user is responsible for accidents or  
hazards occurring to other people or their property.  
u Do not carry the appliance by the cable.  
u If operating an appliance in a damp location is unavoid-  
able, use a Residual Current Device (RCD) protected  
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.  
u Always direct the cable to the rear away from the appli-  
ance.  
Warning! If a cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect  
the supply cord from the mains supply immediately. Do not  
touch the supply cord before disconnecting the supply.  
u Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your  
product. Use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt.  
u Replacement fans are available from a Black & Decker  
service agent. Use on Black & Decker recommended  
spare parts and accessories.  
After Use  
u When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry,  
well ventilated place out of the reach of children.  
u Children should not have access to stored appliances.  
u When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle  
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent  
movement following sudden changes in speed or direc-  
tion.  
u Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to make sure that the  
appliance is in a safe working condition.  
Service  
Safety of others  
u Have your appliance serviced by a qualified repair person  
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure  
that the safety of the appliance is maintained.  
u This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includ-  
ing children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental  
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless  
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-  
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their  
safety.  
Additional Safety instructions for blow vacs  
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any  
accessory or attachment or performance of any operation  
with this appliance other than those recommended in this  
instruction manual can present a risk of personal injury and/or  
damage to property.  
u Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not  
play with the appliance.  
Residual risks.  
u To protect your feet and legs while operating the appli-  
ance, always wear heavy duty footwear and long trousers.  
u Always switch off your product, allow the fan to stop and  
remove the plug from the socket when:  
Additional residual risks may arise when using the tool which  
may not be included in the enclosed safety warnings. These  
risks can arise from misuse, prolonged use etc.  
Even with the application of the relevant safety regulations  
and the implementation of safety devices, certain residual  
risks can not be avoided. These include:  
u Injuries caused by touching any rotating/moving parts.  
u Injuries caused when changing any parts, blades or ac-  
cessories.  
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The supply cable has become damaged or entangled.  
You leave your product unattended.  
Checking, adjusting, cleaning or working on your  
product.  
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If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally.  
u Do not place the inlet or outlet of the sweeper near eyes  
or ears when operating. Never blow debris in the direction  
of bystanders.  
u Injuries caused by prolonged use of a tool. When using  
any tool for prolonged periods ensure you take regular  
breaks.  
u Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.  
u Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst your product is  
switched on during blow mode. Walk, never run.  
u Do not place your unit down on gravel while it is switched  
on.  
u Impairment of hearing.  
u Health hazards caused by breathing dust developed when  
using your tool (example:- working with wood, especially  
oak, beech and MDF.)  
u Always be sure of your footing, particularly on slopes. Do  
not overreach and keep your balance at all times.  
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Labels on Appliance  
The following pictograms are shown on the tool:  
Do not attempt to charge damaged batteries.  
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Warning! Read the manual prior to operation.  
Chargers  
u Use your Black & Decker charger only to charge the bat-  
tery in the tool with which it was supplied. Other batteries  
could burst, causing personal injury and damage.  
u Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.  
u Have defective cords replaced immediately.  
u Do not expose the charger to water.  
Wear suitable ear protection when operating this  
appliance.  
Do not expose the tool to rain or high humidity or  
leave outdoors while it is raining.  
u Do not open the charger.  
u Do not probe the charger.  
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Switch the tool off. Before performing any  
maintenance on the tool, remove the battery  
from the tool.  
The charger is intended for indoor use only.  
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Read the instruction manual before use.  
Keep people and animals at least 6 m away from  
the work area.  
Electrical safety  
Your charger is double insulated; therefore no  
earth wire is required. Always check that the  
mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the  
rating plate. Never attempt to replace the charger  
unit with a regular mains plug.  
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Keep bystanders away.  
u If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the  
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service  
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.  
Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.  
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Features  
1. Blow tube  
2. Blower  
Additional safety instructions for batteries and  
chargers  
3. On/Off switch  
4. Battery  
Batteries  
u Never attempt to open for any reason.  
u Do not expose the battery to water.  
u Do not store in locations where the temperature may  
exceed 40 °C.  
u Charge only at ambient temperatures between 10 °C and  
40 °C.  
u Charge only using the charger provided with the tool.  
u When disposing of batteries, follow the instructions given  
in the section "Protecting the environment".  
5. Feet  
Assembly  
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that  
the appliance is switched off and the battery is  
removed.  
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Warning! Always wear protective gloves when  
working with your cordless sweeper.  
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The charge is complete when the charging indicator (1) lights  
green continuously. The charger and the battery can be left  
connected indefinitely with the LED illuminated. The LED will  
change to flashing green (charging) state as the charger occa-  
sionally tops off the battery charge. The charging indicator (1)  
will be lit as long as the battery is connected to the plugged-in  
charger.  
Blow tube assembly (fig. A)  
The blow tubes (1) must be assembled before use.  
u Align the square latches (6) on the side of the blow tubes  
(1).  
u Push the blow tubes (1) firmly into each other until the  
square latches (6) click into place.  
Note! The blow tubes can be separated for storage by press-  
ing in the square latches (6) on the side of the blow tube and  
pulling them apart.  
u Charge discharged batteries within 1 week. Battery life will  
be greatly diminished if stored in a discharged state.  
Leaving the battery in the charger  
Mounting the blow tube (fig. B)  
The charger and battery pack can be left connected with the  
LED glowing indefinitely. The charger will keep the battery  
pack fresh and fully charged.  
u Align the square latches (6) on the side of the blow tube  
(1) with the square latches (7) on the nozzle (8).  
u Push the blow tube (1) firmly onto the nozzle (8) until the  
square latches (6 & 7) click into place.  
Charger diagnostics  
Note! The blow tubes can be separated from the nozzle by  
pressing in the square latches (7) on the side of the nozzle  
and pulling them apart.  
If the charger detects a weak or damaged battery, the  
charging indicator (1) will flash red at a fast rate. Proceed as  
follows:  
u Re-insert the battery (4).  
Fitting and removing the battery (fig. C)  
u To fit the battery (4), line it up with the receptacle on the  
tool. Slide the battery into the receptacle and push until  
the battery snaps into place.  
u If the charging indicators continues flashing red at a fast  
rate, use a different battery to determine if the charging  
process works properly.  
u If the replaced battery charges correctly, the original  
battery is defective and should be returned to a service  
centre for recycling.  
u To remove the battery, push the release button (9) while at  
the same time pulling the battery out of the receptacle.  
u If the new battery gives the same indication as the original  
battery, take the charger to be tested at an authorised  
services centre.  
Use  
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.  
Note: It may take as long as 60 minutes to determine that  
the battery is defective. If the battery is too hot or too  
cold, the LED will alternately blink red, fast and slow, one  
flash at each speed and repeat.  
Charging the battery (fig. D)  
The battery needs to be charged before first use and whenev-  
er it fails to produce sufficient power on jobs that were easily  
done before. The battery may become warm while charging;  
this is normal and does not indicate a problem.  
Switching on and off (fig. E)  
Warning! Use both hands to grip the product firmly when  
switching on.  
u To switch the appliance on, slide the on/off switch (3)  
Warning! Do not charge the battery at ambient temperatures  
below 10 °C or above 40 °C. Recommended charging tem-  
perature: approx. 24 °C.  
forward.  
Note: The charger will not charge a battery if the cell  
temperature is below approximately 0 °C or above 40 °C.  
The battery should be left in the charger and the charger  
will begin to charge automatically when the cell tempera-  
ture warms up or cools down.  
u To switch the appliance off, slide the on/off switch (3)  
back.  
Maintenance  
Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to operate  
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.  
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper appli-  
ance care and regular cleaning.  
u To charge the battery (4), insert it into the charger (10).  
The battery will only fit into the charger in one way. Do  
not force. Be sure that the battery is fully seated in the  
charger.  
u Switch off and unplug the appliance/tool.  
u Plug in the charger and switch on at the mains.  
The charging indicator (11) will flash green continuously  
(slowly).  
u Or switch off and remove the battery from the appliance/  
tool if the appliance/tool has a separate battery pack.  
u Or run the battery down completely if it is integral and then  
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switch off.  
Batteries  
u Unplug the charger before cleaning it. Your charger does  
not require any maintenance apart from regular cleaning.  
u Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool/appliance  
and charger using a soft brush or dry cloth.  
u Regularly clean the motor housing using a damp cloth. Do  
not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.  
u Keep the appliance clean and dry.  
At the end of their useful life, discard batteries with  
due care for our environment:  
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u Run the battery down completely, then remove it from the  
tool.  
u NiCd, NiMH and Li-Ion batteries are recyclable. Place  
the battery(s) in a suitable packaging to ensure that the  
terminals cannot be short-circuited. Take them to any  
authorised repair agent or a local recycling station.  
u Do not short-circuit the battery terminals.  
u Do not dispose of the battery(s) in a fire as this may result  
in a risk of personal injury or an Explosion.  
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)  
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:  
u Safely dispose of the old plug.  
u Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new  
plug.  
u Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.  
Warning! No connection is to be made to the earth terminal.  
Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality plugs.  
Recommended fuse: 3 A.  
Technical data  
GWC1800L (H1)  
18  
12000  
2.6  
Voltage  
Vac  
RPM  
No Load Speed  
Air Volume  
Weight  
Protecting the environment  
m3/min  
kg  
Separate collection. This product must not be  
disposed of with normal household waste.  
1.7  
Battery  
Voltage  
BL1518  
18  
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product  
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not  
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product avail-  
able for separate collection.  
VDC  
Ah  
Capacity  
1.5  
Type  
Separate collection of used products and  
Li-Ion  
packaging allows materials to be recycled and  
used again. Re-use of recycled materials helps  
prevent environmental pollution and reduces the  
demand for raw materials.  
Charger  
Input voltage  
905531** (typ. 1)  
z
VAC  
VDC  
230  
20.5  
200  
Output voltage  
Current  
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of elec-  
trical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or  
by the retailer when you purchase a new product.  
mA  
Hand/Arm weighted vibration value according to EN 60745:  
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and  
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached  
the end of their working life. To take advantage of this service  
please return your product to any authorised repair agent who  
will collect them on our behalf.  
Vibration emission value (ah) 1.7 m/s2, uncertainty (K) 1.5 m/s2  
LWA (measure sound power) 84 dB(A), Uncertainty = 3 dB(A)  
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WA (guaranteed sound power) 87 dB(A), Uncertainty = 3 dB(A)  
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair  
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at  
the address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of  
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our  
after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet  
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EC declaration of conformity  
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE  
Guarantee  
Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and  
offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is  
in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights.  
The guarantee is valid within the territories of the Member  
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade  
Area.  
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GWC1800L  
If a Black & Decker product becomes defective due to faulty  
materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24 months  
from the date of purchase, Black & Decker guarantees to  
replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair  
wear and tear or replace such products to ensure minimum  
inconvenience to the customer unless:  
Black & Decker declares that these products described under  
"technical data" are in compliance with:  
2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC  
EN 60335-1  
u The product has been used for trade, professional or hire  
purposes;  
u The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;  
u The product has sustained damage through foreign  
objects, substances or accidents;  
u Repairs have been attempted by persons other than  
authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff.  
To claim on the guarantee, you will need to submit proof of  
purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can  
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent  
by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the address  
indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of authorised  
Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-  
sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at:  
For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the  
following address or refer to the back of the manual.  
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical  
file and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.  
Kevin Hewitt  
Vice-President Global Engineering  
Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough,  
Berkshire, SL1 3YD  
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United Kingdom  
08/11/2011  
your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date  
on new products and special offers. Further information on the  
Black & Decker brand and our range of products is available  
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Register your product online at www.blackanddecker.co.uk/productregistration or send your name, surname and product  
code to Black & Decker in your country.  
 
Australia  
Black & Decker (Australia) Pty. Ltd.  
20 Fletcher Road, Mooroolbark,  
Victoria, 3138  
Tel. 03-8720 5100  
Fax 03-9727 5940  
New Zealand  
Black & Decker  
5 Te Apunga Place  
Mt Wellington  
Tel. +64 9 259 1133  
Fax +64 9 259 1122  
Auckland 1060  
United Kingdom  
Black & Decker  
210 Bath Road  
Tel. 01753 511234  
Fax 01753 551155  
Slough, Berkshire SL1 3YD  
90581907 REV-0  
11/2011  
 

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