Einhell GC-CL 18 Li E 18V Cordless Leaf Blower Instruction Manual

Einhell GC-CL 18 Li E 18V Cordless Leaf Blower

Specifications

• Model : GC-CL 18 Li E
• Art.-Nr.: 34.335.33 (1×2,0Ah)
• Power X-Change lithium-ion batteries
• Voltage : 18 V DC
• Capacity : 2.0 Ah
• Number of cells: 5

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Regulations
Make sure to read and understand all safety information provided in the enclosed booklet. Failure to follow safety instructions may result in electric shock, fire, or injury. Keep all safety information for future reference.

Layout and Items Supplied
Layout
Key Components:

1. Blower tube
2. On/Off switch
3. Motor unit
4. Charger
5. Battery pack
6. Speed selector

Items Supplied
Ensure all components listed in the scope of delivery are included. Contact customer service if any parts are missing within 5 work days of purchase with a valid bill of purchase.

Proper Use
The cordless leaf blower is intended for handling foliage, grass, and small branches only. Do not use it for any other purpose as misuse may lead to damage or injury. Avoid commercial or industrial use to maintain warranty validity.

Technical Data

• Power X-Change lithium-ion batteries:
  • Voltage : 18 V DC
  • Capacity : 2.0 Ah
  • Number of cells: 5
• Power X-Charger battery charger:
  • Input voltage: 200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz
  • Output voltage : 20 V DC
  • Output current: 3 A
  • Protection class: II / &

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 which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

Explanation of the symbols used (see Fig. 7)

1. Important!
2. Wear safety goggles
3. Wear ear protectors.
4. Read the instructions before use!
5. Keep all other persons away from the danger zone.
6. Do not use the equipment in rain or snow. Do not expose the equipment to wet conditions.
7. Guaranteed sound power level
8. Store the battery only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of +10°C to +40°C. Place only charged batteries in storage (charged at least 40%).
9. Safety class II
10. For use in dry rooms only.

Safety regulations

The corresponding safety information can be found in the enclosed booklet.

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.

Layout and items supplied

Layout (Fig. 1/2)

1. Blower tube
2. On/Off switch
3. Motor unit
4. Charger
5. Battery pack
6. Speed selector

Items supplied
Please check that the article is complete as specified in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center 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 suff ocating!

• Motor unit
• Blower tube
• Battery (in the case of Art. No.: 34.335.32 it is not included in delivery)
• Charger (in the case of Art. No.: 34.335.32 it is not included in delivery)
• Original operating instructions
• Safety information

Proper use

The cordless leaf blower is designed to handle only foliage and garden refuse such as grass and small branches. Any other use is prohibited. 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

• Idle speed n0 ………………………………. 12,000 rpm
• Maximum air speed: …………………………210 km/h
• Protection class ………………………………………….III
• Sound power level LWA ……………………. 79.5 dB(A)
• Sound pressure level LpA ……………….. 68.5 dB(A)
• Uncertainty K …………………………………. 3 dB (A)
• Vibration ahv …………………………………..≤ 2.5 m/s2
• Uncertainty K ………………………………….. 1.5 m/s2
• Weight ……………………………………………….1.5 kg

Power X-Change lithium-ion batteries

• Voltage: ………………………………………….. 18 V DC
• Capacity: ……………………………………………2.0 Ah
• Number of cells: ………………………………………… 5

Power X-Charger battery charger

• Input voltage: …………………200-250 V ~ 50-60 Hz
• Output voltage: ………………………………… 20 V DC
• Output current: ………………………………………..3 A
• Protection class:……………………………………..II / ≡

Caution!
The equipment and the charger are allowed to be used only for the lithium-ion batteries of the

Power-X-Change series!
Measured and guaranteed sound power level determined in accordance with 2000/14/EC, extended by 2005/88/EC. The value given for vibration was determined in accordance with a set of standardized criteria and can be used to compare diff erent 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 which 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 in accordance with instructions, certain residual risks cannot be rules 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 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.

Before starting the equipment

Fitting the blower tube (Fig. 3)
Plug the blower tube (Fig. 1) to the motor unit (Item 3).

Fitting the battery (Fig. 4a/4b)
Press the pushlock button (Fig. 4a/Item A) of the battery as shown in Fig. 4a and push the battery into the battery mount provided. When the battery pack is positioned as in Fig. 4b, make sure that the pushlock button latches in place! To remove the battery, proceed in reverse order!

Charging the battery (Fig. 5)

1. Take the battery pack out of the equipment. Do this by pressing the push lock 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 „Charger indicator“ you will fi nd 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 center.

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 (D). The battery capacity indicator (E) 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, 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.

Controlling the speed (Fig. 1)
The equipment comes with electronic speed control for setting the blowing velocity. The blowing velocity depends on the setting of the speed controller (Item 6). Use the equipment only with the blowing velocity needed for the job.

Operation

• To switch on, press and hold the On/Off switch (2).
• To switch off, let go of the On/Off switch.
• Channel the air stream forward and walk slowly to blow foliage or garden refuse into a pile or to clear out hard-to-reach places.

Cleaning, maintenance and ordering of spare parts

Before putting away or cleaning, switch off the leak blower and remove the battery pack.

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 authorized 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

Faults
The equipment does not work: Check that the battery is charged and that the charger is working. If the equipment will not work in spite of 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 inyour household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces.

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.

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 toa suitable collection point that will dispose of the equipment in accordance with the national recycling and waste disposal regulations. This does not apply to any accessories or aids without electrical components supplied with the old equipment. Please note that batteries and lamps (e.g. lightbulbs) must be removed from the tool before it is disposed of. 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 the Einhell Germany AG.

Subject to technical changes

Charger indicator

Service information
We have competent service partners in all countries named on the guarantee certifi cate whose contact details can also be found on the guarantee certifi cate. 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) prior to 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 which 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. The following are not covered by our guarantee:

   • 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 or 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 a period of 24 months starting from the purchase date of the device. 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 fi tted will not result in an extension of the guarantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies if an on- site service is used.

5. To make a claim under 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 without 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 which are not covered by the scope of this guarantee or for units which 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: We declare conformity in accordance with the EU directive and standards for article

Standard references: EN 60745-1; EN 15503; EN 55014-1; EN 55014-2

ISC GmbH · Eschenstraße 6 · D-94405 Landau/Isar

• Landau/Isar, den 17.08.2021
• Andreas Weichselgartner/General-Manager
• Shao Wei/Product-Management

First CE: 2015
Art.-No.: 34.335.33 I.-No.: 21021/21031 / Art.-No.: 34.335.32 I.-No.: 21021

• Archive-File/Record: NAPR026372
• Documents registrar: Daniel Laubmeier
• Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

Subject to change without notice Wiesenweg 22, D-94405 Landau/Isar

• GB Cordless Leaf Blower

FAQ

Q: Can the cordless leaf blower be used in wet conditions?
A: No, do not use the equipment in rain or snow or expose it to wet conditions to prevent damage or safety hazards.

Q: What should I do if parts are missing from the package?
A: Contact our service center or the DIY store where you made your purchase within 5 work days with a valid bill of purchase for assistance.

References

• Einhell Service

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