Einhell GP-LB 18 Cordless Leaf Blower Instruction Manual

Einhell GP-LB 18 Cordless Leaf Blower

Product Information

• Specifications
  • Model: GP-LB 18/200 Li GK
  • Art.-Nr.: 34.335.50 (Solo)
  • Power Source: Battery

Product Usage Instructions

• Safety Guidelines
  • Before use, ensure all safety precautions are followed, including removing packaging and transport locks if present.
• Technical Data
  • Refer to the user manual for technical specifications and details on how the product should be used.
• Pre-Operation Check
  • Check that the battery is fully charged before operating the leaf blower. Contact customer service if any issues are present.
• Operation
  • To blow leaves efficiently, use the “Turbo” mode. Maintain a safe distance from overhead power lines.
• Cleaning, Maintenance, and Parts Replacement
  • Always clean the leaf blower after each use. Remove the battery before cleaning. Refer to the manual for maintenance instructions and parts replacement.
• Disposal and Recycling
  • Follow local regulations for disposal and recycling of the product and its components.
• Storage
  • Store the leaf blower in a dry and secure place away from children’s reach.

FAQs

• Q: How do I know when the battery is fully charged?
  • A: When all three LEDs are lit, the battery is fully charged. If one LED blinks, it indicates the battery is low and needs recharging.
• Q: How often should I clean the leaf blower?
  • A: It is recommended to clean the leaf blower after each use to maintain optimal performance.

Danger!

• When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
• Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care.
• Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the information is available at all times.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well.
• We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents that arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Safety Regulations

Warning!

• Read all the safety information, instructions, illustrations and technical data provided on or with this power tool.
• Failure to adhere to the following instructions may result in electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury.
• Keep all the safety information and instructions in a safe place for future use.

Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 11)

1. Read the directions for use before operating the tool.
2. Do not use the tool in rain or snow. Do not expose the tool to wet conditions.
3. Keep all other persons away from the danger zone.
4. Wear goggles and ear muffs.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Blower tube

2. On/Off slide switch

3. Speed control with display

4. Motor unit
   Only GP-LB 18/200 Li GK (Art. No. 34.335.50)

5. Roof guttering tube – connection adapter

6. Roof guttering tube – 40cm extension (3 pieces)

7. Roof guttering tube – fi nal bend

Items supplied

Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery.  If parts are missing, please contact our service centre or the nearest branch of the DIY store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the warranty provisions at the end of the operating instructions.

• Open the packaging and take out the equipment with care.
• Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).
• Check to see if all items are supplied.
• Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.
• If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period.

Danger!
The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suffocating!

• Motor unit
• Blower tube
• Roof guttering cleaning set (5 pieces) Only GP-LB 18/200 Li GK (Art. No. 34.335.50)
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information

Proper use

• This equipment is designed for clearing away and gathering dry to slightly damp leaves and grass from paved areas and lawns.
• Small, lightweight rubbish such as cigarettes, twigs, paper, etc. can be gathered from asphalted garden paths or lawns by blowing into piles.

Only GP-LB 18/200 Li GK

• Used together with the enclosed roof guttering cleaning set, this equipment can also be used to free roof guttering of loose and light debris (e.g. leaves, moss).
• The equipment is allowed to be used only for its prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind resulting from such misuse.
• Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
• Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Technical Data

• Idling speed n …………………. 13,000-18,000 rpm
• Airspeed max. ………………………………..200 km/h
• Air volume max. ……………………………… 670 m³/h
• Sound pressure level LpA …………….. 87.46 dB (A)
• Uncertainty KpA ……………………………….. 3 dB (A)
• Measured sound power level LWA …. 101.3 dB(A)
• KWA uncertainty ……………………………… 2.3 dB(A)
• Guaranteed sound power level LWA ….. 104 dB(A)
• Vibration ah ……………………………………. 2.03 m/s²
• Uncertainty K ………………………………….. 1.5 m/s²
• Weight (without roof gutting cleaning set) ……………………………………………………………………2.15 kg

Important!

• The equipment is supplied without batteries and a charger and is allowed to be used only with the lithium-ion batteries of the Power XChange series!
• The lithium-ion batteries of the Power X-Change series are allowed to be charged only with the Power-X charger.
• Measured and guaranteed sound power level determined per 2000/14/EC, extended by 2005/88/EC.
• The value given for vibration was determined per a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare different products with one another.
• This value is also suitable to be used for estimating the strain on the user caused by the vibration beforehand.

Caution!

• Depending on how you use the device, the actual vibration emissions can vary from the values listed above.
• Take appropriate measures to protect yourself against vibration stress.
• Take the entire work sequence into consideration including times at which the device is not working under load or is switched off.
• Appropriate measures include among other things regular care and maintenance of the device and tool attachments, keeping your hands warm, taking regular breaks and good work sequence planning.

Keep the noise emissions and vibrations to a minimum.

• Only use appliances that are in perfect working order.
• Service and clean the appliance regularly.
• Adapt your working style to suit the appliance.
• Do not overload the appliance.
• Have the appliance serviced whenever necessary.
• Switch the appliance off when it is not in use.
• Wear protective gloves.
• Wear ear-muffs.

Caution! Residual risks
Even if you use this electric power tool per instructions, certain residual risks cannot be ruled out. The following hazards may arise in connection with the equipment’s construction and layout:

1. Lung damage if no suitable protective dust mask is used.
2. Damage to hearing if no suitable ear protection is used.
3. Health damage is caused by hand-arm vibrations if the equipment is used over a prolonged period or is not properly guided and maintained.
4. Risk of eye damage if suitable safety goggles are not worn.

This equipment generates an electromagnetic field during operation. Under certain circumstances, this field may actively or passively impede medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the manufacturer of the medical implant before using the equipment.

Before starting the equipment

• Important! The machine is supplied without batteries and a charger!
• Warning! Always remove the battery pack before making adjustments to the equipment.

Fitting the blower tube (Fig. 3a/b)

• Plug the blower tube onto the motor unit. The groove (A) must be pushed into the guide (B) when you do this. Turn the blower tube to the right to secure it in its final position on the motor unit.
• Caution! The tube must be turned as far as it will go to make sure it is firmly secured in position.

Fitting the battery (Fig. 4)

• Important! Before fitting the battery, you must always set the On/Off slide switch to OFF (see section 6.1).
• Press the pushlock button of the battery pack as shown in Fig. 4 and push the battery pack into the mount provided.
• When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 4, make sure that the pushlock button latches in place! To remove the battery pack, proceed in reverse order.

Charging the battery (Fig. 5)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the pushlock button.
2. Check that your mains voltage is the same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Insert the power plug of the charger into the socket outlet. The green LED will then begin to blink.
3. Insert the battery pack into the charger.
4. In section 7. „Charger indicator“ you will find a table with an explanation of the LED indicator on the charger.

The battery pack can become a little warm during the charging. This is normal.

If the battery pack fails to charge, check:

• whether there is voltage at the socket outlet
• whether there is good contact at the charging contacts

If the battery pack still fails to charge, send

• the charging unit
• and the battery pack to our customer service centre.

To ensure that items are properly packaged and delivered when you send them to us, please contact our customer service or the point of sale at which the equipment was purchased. When shipping or disposing of batteries and cordless tools, always ensure that they are packed individually in plastic bags to prevent short circuits and fires. To ensure that the battery pack provides long service, you should take care to recharge it promptly. You must recharge the battery pack when you notice that the performance of the device drops. Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged. This will cause it to develop a defect.

Battery capacity indicator (Fig. 6)

• Press the button for the battery capacity indicator (A). The battery capacity indicator (B) shows the charge status of the battery using 3 LEDs.

All 3 LEDs are lit:

• The battery is fully charged.

2 or 1 LED(s) are lit:

• The battery has an adequate remaining charge.

1 LED fl ashes:

• The battery is empty, recharge the battery.

All LEDs blink:

• The battery temperature is too low.
• Remove the battery from the equipment, and keep it at room temperature for one day.
• If the fault reoccurs, this means that the rechargeable battery has undergone exhaustive discharge and is defective.
• Remove the battery from the equipment.
• Never use or charge a defective battery.

Fitting the roof guttering cleaning set (only GP-LB 18/200 Li GK)

• The roof guttering cleaning set consists of a connection adapter, three extension tubes and a final bend.
• Fig. 7: Screw the connection adapter (Item 5) onto an extension tube (Item 6).
• Fig. 8/8a: Depending on your requirements, screw on more extension tubes (Item 6) or the final bend (Item 7).
• Fig. 9/9a: Plug the connection adapter (Item 5) onto the blower tube (Item 1). The groove (A) must be pushed into the guide (B) when you do this. By turning to the right, the connection adapter will be secured on the blower tube upon reaching its final position.

Operation

Caution! If you point the air flow at other people, animals or objects (e.g. windows), this could cause injuries and damage. Check that all the components are correctly seated.

• Point the airflow away from yourself.
• Never point the airflow at other people, animals or objects.
• Do not blow away any hard objects such as stones or branches.

Switching the equipment on/off (Fig. 10)

This equipment comes with an On/Off slide switch (Item 2).

• To switch on, press the slide switch to the right into the housing (ON position). The equipment will blow at its lowest level.
• To switch off, press the slide switch to the left into the housing (OFF position).

Speed control (Fig. 10)
The equipment comes with electronic speed control for setting the continuous blowing velocity. Four blowing velocity levels are possible.

1. Switch on the equipment (section 6.1). The equipment will blow at its lowest level. One bar will appear on the display (Item 3a).
2. You can increase the blowing velocity by pressing the SPEED pushbutton (Item 3b). Bars appear on the display (Item 3a) according to the selected blowing velocity.
   • 1 bar = lowest blowing velocity
   • 4 bars = highest blowing velocity
3. If you press the SPEED pushbutton (Item 3b) again when the highest blowing velocity is active, the equipment will return to the lowest blowing velocity. Use the equipment only with the blowing velocity needed for the job.

Turbo mode (Fig. 10)

If you need a higher blowing velocity for a short time, you can press the TURBO button (Item 3c). Pressing the TURBO button will increase the speed for a short time, providing the maximum blowing velocity. All the bars will appear in the display (Item 3a). Important: To minimize noise and maximize battery operating time, you should not press the TURBO button any longer than necessary.

Blowing foliage

• Turn on the equipment (see section 6.1).
• Set the desired blowing velocity with the speed controller (see section 6.2).
• Direct the air stream forward and walk slowly to blow foliage or garden refuse into a pile or to remove it from hard-to-reach places.
• To increase the blowing velocity for a short time, use TURBO mode (see section 6.3).

Danger! Never gather (blow) hot, combustible or explosive materials into piles.

Using the roof guttering cleaning set (only GP-LB 18/200 Li GK)
Danger!

• Electric shock can cause fatal injury! Keep well away from overhead power cables.
• Wear eye, head and hearing protection!
• All bystanders must be kept at least 10m from the machine.
• Be careful not to be hit by objects lying in the roof guttering.
• Hold the equipment with both hands.
• Hold the final bend (Fig. 8a/Item 7) so that it enters the roof guttering at a slight angle.
• The opening must point away from yourself so that you will not be hit by objects lying in the roof guttering.
• Turn on the equipment (see section 6.1).
• Set the desired blowing velocity with the speed controller (see section 6.2).
• Move slowly to free the roof gutting of debris.

Cleaning, Maintenance

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Danger! Always pull out the battery pack before starting any cleaning work.

Cleaning

• Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible.
• Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.
• We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.
• Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could attack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensure that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

Maintenance

• Should the tool experience problems beyond those mentioned above, let only an authorised professional or a customer service shop perform an inspection.
• There are no other parts inside the equipment which require maintenance.

Ordering replacement parts:

• Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:
  • Type of machine
  • Article number of the machine
  • Identification number of the machine
  • Replacement part number of the part required
  • For our latest prices and information please go to www.Einhell-Service.com.

Accessories for GP-LB 18/200 Li E:

• Roof guttering – cleaning set, Article No.: 34.335.59

Faults

• The equipment does not work:
  • Check that the battery is charged and that the charger is working.
  • If the equipment will not work despite the voltage supply being OK, please send it to the customer service address provided.

Disposal and recycling

• The equipment is supplied in packaging to prevent it from being damaged in transit.
• The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled.
• The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic.
• Never place defective equipment in your household refuse.
• The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection centre for proper disposal.
• If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask your local council offices.

Storage

• Store the equipment and accessories out of children’s reach in a dark and dry place at above freezing temperature.
• The ideal storage temperature is between 5 and 30 °C. Store the electric tool in its original packaging.

Charger indicator

The charger is connected to the mains and is ready for use; there is no battery pack in the charger

On| Off| Charging

The charger is charging the battery pack in quick charge mode. The charging times are shown directly on the charger.

Important! The actual charging times may vary slightly from the stated charging times depending on the existing battery charge.

Off| On| The battery is charged and ready for use. The unit then changes over to gentle charging mode until the battery is fully charged. To do this, leave the rechargeable battery on the charger for approx. 15 minutes longer.

Action: Take the battery pack out of the charger. Disconnect the charger from the main supply.

Flashing| Off| Adapted charging The charger is in gentle charging mode. For safety reasons, the charging is performed less quickly and takes more time. The reasons can be:

– The rechargeable battery has not been used for a very long time.

– The battery temperature is outside the ideal range.

Action: Wait for the charging to be completed; you can continue to charge the battery pack.

Flashing| Flashing| Fault Charging is no longer possible. The battery pack is defective.

Action: Never charge a defective battery pack. Take the battery pack out of the charger.

On| On| Temperature fault The battery pack is too hot (e.g. due to direct sunshine) or too cold (below 0° C).

Action: Remove the battery pack and keep it at room temperature (approx. 20° C) for one day .

• For EU countries only
• Never place any electric power tools in your household refuse.
• To comply with European Directive 2012/19/EC concerning old electric and electronic equipment and its implementation in national laws, old electric power tools have to be separated from other waste and disposed of in an environment-friendly fashion, e.g. by taking to a recycling depot.
• Recycling alternative to the return request:
• As an alternative to returning the equipment to the manufacturer, the owner of the electrical equipment must make sure that the equipment is properly disposed of if he no longer wants to keep the equipment.
• The old equipment can be returned to a suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment following the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment.
• The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of Einhell Germany AG.
• Subject to technical changes

Service Information

We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certificate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certificate. These partners will help you with all service requests such as repairs, spare and wearing part orders or the purchase of consumables. Please note that the following parts of this product are subject to normal or natural wear and that the following parts are therefore also required for use as consumables.

Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery!

In the eff ect of defects or faults, please register the problem on the internet at www.Einhell-Service.com. Please ensure that you provide a precise description of the problem and answer the following questions in all cases:

• Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?
• Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) before the failure?
• What malfunction does the equipment have in your opinion (main symptom)? Describe this malfunction.

Warranty certificate

Dear Customer,
All of our products undergo strict quality checks to ensure that they reach you in perfect condition. In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card. You can also contact us by telephone using the service number shown. Please note the following terms under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms apply to consumers only, i.e. natural persons intending to use this product neither for their commercial activities nor for any other self-employed activities. These warranty terms regulate additional warranty services, which the manufacturer mentioned below promises to buyers of its new products in addition to their statutory rights of guarantee. Your statutory guarantee claims are not aff ected by this guarantee. Our guarantee is free of charge to you.
2. The warranty services cover only defects due to material or manufacturing faults on a product that you have bought from the manufacturer mentioned below and are limited to either the rectifi cation of said defects on the product or the replacement of the product, whichever we prefer. Please note that our devices are not designed for use in commercial, trade or professional applications. A guarantee contract will not be created if the device has been used by commercial, trade or industrial business or has been exposed to similar stresses during the guarantee period.
3. Our guarantee does not cover the following:
   • Damage to the device caused by a failure to follow the assembly instructions or due to incorrect installation, a failure to follow the operating instructions (for example connecting it to an incorrect mains voltage or current type) or a failure to follow the maintenance and safety instructions or by exposing the device to abnormal environmental conditions or by lack of care and maintenance.
   • Damage to the device caused by abuse or incorrect use (for example overloading the device or the use of unapproved tools or accessories), ingress of foreign bodies into the device (such as sand, stones or dust, transport damage), the use of force or damage caused by external forces (for example by dropping it).
   • Damage to the device or parts of the device caused by normal or natural wear or tear or by normal use of the device.
4. The guarantee is valid for 24 months starting from the device’s purchase date. Guarantee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the defect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fitted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fitted. This also applies if an on-site service is used.
5. To claim the guarantee, please register the defective device at: www.Einhell-Service.com. Please keep your bill of purchase or other proof of purchase for the new device. Devices that are returned without proof of purchase or a rating plate shall not be covered by the guarantee, because appropriate identifi cation will not be possible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee, then the item in question will either be repaired immediately and returned to you or we will send you a new replacement.

Of course, we are also happy off er a chargeable repair service for any defects not covered by this guarantee’s scope or for units that are no longer covered. To take advantage of this service, please send the device to our service address. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts, consumables and missing parts as set out in the service information in these operating instructions.

Declaration of conformity

Declaration of conformity: We declare conformity to the EU directive and standards for article

• Art.-Nr.: 34.335.50 (Solo)
• Art.-Nr.: 34.335.55 (Solo)

References

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