TEXAS LBX4000 Leaf Blower User Manual

LBX4000 Leaf Blower
User Manual

LBX4000 Leaf Blower

NOTE!
BATTERY AND CHARGER ARE NOT INCLUDED FOR SOLO MACHINES
Texas A/S – Knullen 22 – DK-5260 Odense S – Denmark
Tel. +45 6395 5555 – www.texas.dk – post@texas.dk
Version 23.1

Warning symbols

| Warning:
Safety information about hazards that can result in personal injury
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| Please read the user manual carefully before operating the machine.
| Wear safety goggles and ear protection
| Warning: Risk of flying objects
| Keep distance to other people, children and animals
| Rotating impeller. Do not put hands into machine, as it can cause severe injury.
| Do root let loose clothing or hair get drawn into air intake as it could result in personal injury.
| Do not expose the equipment to rain/water and store it indoor.
| Do not expose to temperatures above 45 degrees C.
****| Must be recycled
| Do not expose the equipment to extreme heat or fire
| Do not expose the equipment to rainwater and store it indoor
| Please read the user manual carefully before operating the machine
| Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with the household waste.
This tool should be taken to your local recycling center for safe treatment.

Illustrations

Spare parts
Spare part drawings for the specific product can be found on our website www.texas.dk If you find the part numbers yourself, this will facilitate more rapid service.
For purchase of spare parts, please contact your dealer.

Safety

How to read the manual
Please read this instruction manual carefully, especially the safety warnings marked with the symbol:
When using the product, the safety instructions must be closely followed. Read this manual carefully before starting the machine. Make sure that you know how to stop and switch off the engine in case of accident. All instructions regarding safety and maintenance of the machine are for your own safety.
The warnings, precautions and instructions given in this manual, cannot cover all situations that the product can be placed in. The user must therefore present common sense and caution when using the product.
Safety in the work area

• Only use the product in clean and well lit areas
• Do not use the product in areas with explosive danger or where there is flammable fluids, gas or dust present.
• The person that uses the machine is responsible to other persons in the work area. Never use the machine when others, especially children or animals are near.
• This machine is an electric product. It is therefore important, that it ever comes in contact with water or is used in wet surroundings.

Use and maintenance of the product

• This machine must not be used for other work than as described in this manual.

• Only use original spare parts. Mounting of nonapproved parts may lead to increased risk and are therefore not legal. Any liability is renounced for accidents or other damage that has happened due to the use of unauthorised parts.

• Before using the machine, the dealer or other qualified person should instruct you in the use of the machine.

• Minors may not work the machine.

• The machine may only be lent to people who know how to work the machine. This manual should follow the machine under all circumstances.

• The machine may only be used by persons who are rested, well and fit. If the work is tiring, frequent brakes should be made. Do not use the machine under influence of alcohol.

• Always wear eye protection when using the machine.

• Keep children and other persons at a distance of at least 5 metres from the work area.

• The battery should always be removed when:
  1. maintenance is made.
  2. the machine is left unattended

• During transport, the main switch must be switched off.

Identification of the machine and components

See Fig. 1

1. Battery*
2. Blower housing
3. Upper tube
4. Lower tube
5. Variable speed dial

*Battery and charger are not included for solo machines!

Unpacking and assembly

1. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface.
2. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices, if applicable.
3. Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing or show damage do not use the product but contact your dealer. Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property.
4. Ensure that you have all the accessories needed for assembly and operation.
5. Mount the blower tubes. Push the tube-release button and push the tubes together, so they lock together. To seperate the blower tube from the blower housing, press the release button and pull the tubes apart. See Fig. 2
6. Plug in the battery, by pushing it down until you hear a click See Fig. 3
7. Remove the battery by push down the battery lock buttons and pull up See Fig. 3
   NOTE: Always remove the battery before assembly and maintenance.

Battery

Not included for solo machines*
Warning: Do not try to disassemble, short circuit or put it to extreme heat or fire, as it can cause serious inquiry and permanent damage to the battery!
Battery pack is not fully charged when delivered.
Charging

• Only use the original charger with art. no. 90066658 (standard charger) or 90066657 (quick charger).
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to fully charge it first.

Note: The indicator lighs is only indicative indications, and is not accurate power indications.
Important: To protect the battery from total discharge, the machine will stop, when the battery is nearly empty.
The machine must not be started up again after automatic shutdown, as it can damage the battery.
The battery must be recharges before the work can continue.
For further information, see the user manual which is included with the battery.

Charger

A full charge takes around 75/120 min (2.5/4.0Ah battery).
An extra quick charger (30/50 min depending on battery size) is sold separately at your local dealer or at www.texas.dk. Art. no. 90066657

• Only use the original charger, do not try to charge other type of batteries in the charger, other than the original battery with art. no. 90066660 (2.5Ah) or 90066659 (4.0Ah).
• Keep the charger in a dry and warm environment (10-25 degrees C) and only use it indoor. It should be connected to a normal 230V AC socket.
• Before the battery is being used the first time, it is recommended to charge it fully.
• The surface of the battery can become warm during charging. This is normal.
• Do not cover battery or charger during charging.  Allow free ventilation of air.

Insert the battery into the slots of the charger and slide it into place until it locks.
There are 4 lights on the charger indicating the status and state of charge of the battery

• Constant red light: The charger is ready to charge, but no battery is connected
• Flashing red light: Battery fault or overheat (always let a warm battery cool off before charging it)
• Flashing green light: Battery is charging
• Constant green light: Batteri er fuldt oplades og skal fjernes fra opladeren.

Important: The charger will stop, when the battery is full. However, it is not recommended to leave the battery in charger for more than 24 hours.
It is recommended to drain the battery completely and fully charge it whenever possible, as it can increase the health of the battery. But partial charge will not damage the battery.
To remove the battery from the charger, hold the button down and pull the battery out.
Before winter storage, the battery should be fully charged and kept warm at 10-20 degrees C. Charge it every 3 months. Make sure to keep ventilation holes clean and free from dirt.
Store the charger indoor between 5-25 degrees C.

Use

Before use, make sure that the battery is fitted properly with the battery lock in place.
To start the leaf blower push the variable speed dial See Fig. 4 forward.
The blowing speed can be adjusted to a certain level by setting the variable speed dial in any desired position See Fig.9

Clothing

When using the machine, wear tight-fitting work clothes, strong working gloves, hearing protectors, safety goggles and boots with non-skid soles

Maintenance

**** Before any service and maintenance is done, the power must be disconnected, it means the battery removed from the tool.

• Remove the battery before you clean and store the machine.
• Check that the air intake is not blocked by leaves or dirt. A clogged air intake reduced the blowing capacity and increases the risk of overheating the motor.
• Clean the housing and other parts with a mild cleanser and a moist cloth. Never use aggressive cleansers or solvents.
• Prevent water from getting into the machine.
• Store the blower dry and unavaible for children. Remove the battery.

Specifications

Warranty terms and conditions

The warranty period is 2 years for private end users in EU countries. Products sold for commercial use, only have a warranty period of 1 year.
The warranty covers material and/or fabrication faults.
Restrictions and requirements
Normal wear and replacement of wearing parts are NOT covered by the warranty.
Wearing parts, which are NOT covered for more than 12 months:

• Fan
• Tube
• Speed nozzle
• Battery: If the battery is not stored correct (frostfree and recharged every 3 months), the durability is only guaranteed for 6 months.

The warranty does NOT cover damages/faults caused by:

• Lack of service and maintenance
• Structural changes
• Exposure to unusual external conditions
• If the machine has been improperly used or overloaded
• Use of unoriginal spare parts.
• Other conditions where Texas cannot be held responsible.

Whether a case is a warranty claim or not is determined in each case by an authorized service center. Your receipt is your warranty note, why it should always be kept safe.
REMEMBER: The purchase of spare parts as well as any request for warranty repair, art. number (e.g. 90063XX), year and serial number should always be informed.

• We reserve the right to change the conditions and accept no liability for any misprints.

Troubleshooting

service orservice workshop

EC Declaration of conformity

Manufacturer
Texas Andreas Petersen A/S
Hereby certifies that the following
Leaf blower battery
LBX4000
Is in compliance with the specifications of the machine directive and subsequent modifications
2006/42/EC – 2014/30/EU – 2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC
Conforms with the following standards
EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A2:2019+A14:2019+A15:2021,
EN 50636-2-100:2014
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020, EN 55014-2:2015,
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
LwA: 103 dB(A)
LpA: 85 dB(A)
Vibrations Ah: 1,4 m/s2
Serial numbers: 2301510001 – 2512519999

Texas Andreas Petersen A/S
Knullen 22 • DK-5260 Odense S
21.10.2022

Responsible for documentation
Johnny Lolk

References

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