greenworks BL40L511 Cordless Brushless Leaf Blower Vacuum User Manual

BL40L511
OPERATOR MANUAL
BLOWER / VACUUM

BVF444
www.greenworkstools.com

 DESCRIPTION

1.1 PURPOSE
The machine is used to propel air out of a tube to move unwanted materials such as leaves in the yard. Some machines also suck in leaves and small twigs through a vacuum, and shred them into a bag.
1.2 OVERVIEW

1 Trigger
2 Cruise control
3 Turbo button
4 Blower tube
5 Nozzle| 6 Gate
7 Auxiliary handle
8 Mulcher tube
9 Collection bag
10 Wheels
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For household use.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS POWER TOOL)

WARNING
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Do not use on wet surfaces.
•  Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• 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.
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not handle 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not operate power tools in an explosive atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper instruction.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewellery that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous, and must be repaired.
• Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Do not operate in poor lighting.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place (if applicable).
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
• Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock – Do Not Expose To Rain – Store Indoors.
• Use only with 2934102AZ / BAF705 and other BAF battery packs.
• Use only with 2936402 / 29482 and other CAF chargers.
• The machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.

BATTERY-OPERATED APPLIANCES

•  Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use only the charger supplied by the manufacturer to recharge.
• Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, immediately seek medical attention. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause an explosion.
• Unit should only be serviced by a qualified repair technician using only Greenworks replacement parts. This will prolong the life of the unit and maintain product safety.
• Don’t modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

CHILD SAFETY

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.

•  Keep children out of the working area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
•  Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this machine. Children who are 14 years of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
•  Stay alert, and turn the machine off if a child or any other person enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the machine.

PROPOSITION 65

WARNING
This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints;
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well- ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

orbits etc., per minute
| Direct current
| Read and understand all instructions before operating the product, and follow all warnings and safety instructions.
| Precautions that involve your safety.
| Wear ear protection when operating this equipment.
| Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this equipment.
| Do not expose the product to rain or moist conditions.
| Keep all bystanders at least 15 m away.
| Do not touch the fan when you operate this machine.
| Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury.
| Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in personal injury.
| Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury.

RISK LEVELS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

will result in
death or serious injury.
| WARNING| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
| CAUTION| Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
| CAUTION| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.

ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL

The toxic and corrosive materials below are in the batteries used in this machine: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.

WARNING
Discard all toxic materials in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before discarding damaged or worn out Li-ion battery, contact your local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center, certified for lithiumion disposal.
**WARNING**
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Discard it and replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT! To prevent injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to the environment:

•  Cover the terminals of the battery with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• DO NOT try to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components.
• DO NOT try to open the battery pack.
•  If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• DO NOT put these batteries in your regular household trash.
•  DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT put them where they will become part of any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal center.

INSTALLATION

10.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE
WARNING
Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before use.
**WARNING**

• If the parts are damaged, do not use the machine.
• If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the machine.
• If the parts are damaged or missing, speak to the service center.

1. Open the package.
2.  Read the documentation in the box.
3.  Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5.  Discard the box and package in compliance with local regulations.

10.2 ASSEMBLE AS A BLOWER

1. Move the blower tube (4) forward until the notched area (12) clicks into the slot (13).
2.  Put the concentrator nozzle (5) into the blower tube to lock.

NOTE
You can use the concentrator nozzle to increase airflow in tight areas: flower beds, under decks, etc.
10.3 ASSEMBLE AS A VAC
WARNING
Make sure that the machine is in the OFF position, and the impellers stop before you attach or remove tubes.

1. Move the front and rear vac tubes together until the lock button engages.
   

2. Clamp the auxiliary handle into the corresponding round hole of the upper straw and make the hexagonal bolt through the round hole on one side of the handle, and lock it with the auxiliary handle knob. The knob can be loosened and the auxiliary handle can be adjusted to a suitable angle for the user, and then tighten the knob.
   

3. Press the knob and assemble the wheel assembly to a suitable position along the guide rail. Then loosen the knob and the button will be stuck in the round hole of the lower straw. The wheel assembly can be adjusted up and down, and the buttons can be stuck in different round holes. The user can adjust the height of the wheel assembly as needed.

4. Press the lock button (11) forward to disengage the gate.

5. Hold the gate open.

6.  Insert the wedge part of the mulcher tube into the pocket.

7. Push back the lock button to engage the mulcher tubes.

TIP
You can do the steps above in the opposite sequence to remove the mulcher tubes.

8. Insert the bag adaptor into the blower outlet. Lock the bag adaptor with the lock button. Hang the hook on the bag to the the round opening of the lower straw. To remove the bag, simply press lock button and remove bag.
   

NOTE
It can be necessary to remove the blower tube or vac tubes to clean a blocked tube or impeller.

10.4 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK

WARNING

• If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the battery pack or the charger.
• Stop the machine and wait until the motor stops before you install or remove the battery pack.
• Read, know, and do the instructions in the battery and charger manual.

1.  Align the lift ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the battery compartment.
2.  Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until the battery pack locks into place.
3. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.

10.5 REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK

1. Push and hold the battery release button (14).
2.  Remove the battery pack from the machine.

OPERATION

WARNING
Make sure the blower tube is in position before operation.

11.1 START THE MACHINE

1. Pull the trigger (1) to start the machine.
2.  Pull the trigger fully to increase the speed.
3. Release the trigger to decrease the speed.

11.2 STOP THE MACHINE

1. Release the trigger to stop the machine.

11.3 TURBO BUTTON

1. Push the turbo button, the machine is at the highest speed.
2. Release the turbo button, the machine is at the normal speed.

NOTE
Using the turbo button drains the battery the fastest.
Only use the turbo button when needed.
11.4 CRUISE CONTROL LEVER

1. Pull the cruise control lever (3) clockwise to increase the speed. This will lock the speed at the desired setting.
2. Push the cruise control lever (3) counter clockwise to decrease the speed.

NOTE
If you decrease the speed all the way, the unit will stop and it is necessary to start the machine again.
11.5 LED DIAGNOSTICS

Charge the battery pack.
Over-load pro- tection| 1 LED flashes red 4 times.| Start the machine again.
Battery jam protection| The green and red LED go off. The unit stops.| Remove the battery pack for 5 seconds to set the machine.
Unusual bat- tery tempera- ture| The green and red LED go off.| When the tempera-ture of the battery pack decreases, the machine can operate in a good condition.

11.6 OPERATION TIPS

• Make sure that the machine is in good condition.
• Make sure that the tubes and guards are in position.
•  Do not point the machine at the person or loose materials before you start the unit.
•  Ear protection is necessary to decrease the risk of hearing loss related to noise level.
•  Obey all applicable laws, regulations, standards and ordinances.

11.7 OPERATE AS A MULCHER

1. Hold the machine tightly.
2. Tilt the mulcher tubes (2 – 4 in. or 5 – 10 cm).
3. Use a sweeping action to collect light unwanted materials.

NOTE
Make sure that you install and zip the bag.
NOTE
Use the shoulder strap.
11.8 OPERATE AS A BLOWER

1. Hold the machine tightly.
2. Operate from side to side.
3.  Move the machine forward slowly.
4. Keep the collected unwanted materials in front of you.

NOTE
Use rakes and brooms to loosen the unwanted material before you blow.
NOTE
Use the low speed to move dry items, and high speed to move heavy items such as large unwanted materials or gravel.

MAINTENANCE

CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-basedmaterials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or components.
WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before maintenance.
12.1 CLEAN THE MACHINE
CAUTION
The machine must be dry. Humidity can cause risks of electrical shocks.

• Clear the unwanted material out of the air vent with a vacuum cleaner.
• Do not spray the air vent or put the air vent in solvents.
• Clean the housing and the plastic components with a moist and soft cloth.

12.2 CLEAN THE COLLECTION BAG

• Wear safety glasses and a dust mask.
• If it is necessary, clean the bag 1 time a year or more.

1. Remove the bag.
2.  Turn the bag inside out.
3.  Hang the bag up and clean it.
4. Hang the bag to dry.
5. Turn the bag right-side out and install it again.

12.3 CLEAN A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER

1.  Wait until the machine fully stops.
2.  Remove from the power source.
3.  Remove the blower tube or mulcher tubes and the bag.
4. Remove the material that causes a blockage of the tube or impeller.
5. Make sure that the impeller has no damage.
6.  Turn the impeller with the hand to make sure that there is no blockage.
7. Install the blower tube or mulcher tubes and the bag.

WARNING
Avoid the intake of large objects that could damage the impeller.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

WARNING
Remove the battery pack from the machine before tranportation and storage.

13.1 MOVE THE MACHINE

• Only hold the machine with the handgrip.

13.2 STORE THE MACHINE

• Clean the machine before storage.

• Make sure that the motor is not hot when you store the machine.

• Make sure that the machine does not have loose or damaged parts. If it is necessary, do these steps/ instructions:
  • Replace the damaged parts.
  • Tighten the bolts.
  • Speak to a person of an approved service center.

• Store the machine in a dry area.

• Make sure that children cannot come near the machine.

TROUBLESHOOTING

sure that the tube is clear.
The impeller has blockages.| Make sure that the impller is clear.
The bag is full.| Empty the bag.
The bag is dirty.| Clean the bag.
The bag has damage.| Replace the bag.
The bag is unzip- ped.| Lock the bag.
The battery pack is not secure.| Make sure that you latch the battery pack correctly.
The battery ca- pacity is low.| Charge the battery pack.
**** The ma- chine does not start.| The on/off button is in the OFF po- sition.| Push the on/off but- ton.

The on/off button is defective.

| Replace the defec- tive parts by an ap- proved service cen- tre.
The tube is not in- stalled correctly.| Make sure that you install the tube cor- rectly.
The gate is not locked.| Make sure that you lock the gate.
The battery pack is not secure.| Make sure that you latch the battery pack correctly.
The battery ca- pacity is low.| Charge the battery pack.

TECHNICAL DATA

0.24 m3/s
Air speed| 230 MPH
102.81 m/s
Weight (without battery pack)| 4.5 kg (9.92 lbs.)
Battery model| 2934102AZ, BAF705 and other BAF series
Charger model| 2936402, 29482 and other CAF series
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The recommended ambient temperature range:

LIMITED WARRANTY

Greenworks hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of three (3) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. Greenworks, at its own discretion, will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for units which have been used for personal use that have not been purchased or rented for industrial/commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the owners’ manual supplied with the product when new.
ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:

1. Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, or alteration; or
2.  The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner’s manual; or
3.  Normal wear;
4. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, blade sharpening;
5.  Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

HELPLINE:
Warranty service is available by calling our toll-free helpline at 1-888-909-6757.
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES:
Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by Greenworks.

USA address:
Greenworks Tools
P.O. Box 1238, Mooresville, NC 28115
Canadian address:
Greenworks Tools Canada, Inc.
P.O. Box 93095, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 8K3
Mexico address:
TECNOLOGIA CAMPO Y JARDIN S.A. DE C.V.
ADMINISTRADORES No. 5336 A, COL. ARCOS DE
GUADALUPE, ZAPOPAN , JALISCO , C.P. 45037

EXPLODED VIEW

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References

• Greenworks Outdoor Power Equipment, Lawn & Garden Tools

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