redback EA460 120V Lithium Ion Cordless Blower User Manual

redback EA460 120V Lithium Ion Cordless Blower

For Service or Questions

• 1-800-876-3009
• www.redbacktool.com
• email us at support@redbacktool.com

Important Safety Information

WARNING:

• Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating the blower. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this blower who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a blower can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this blower if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
• Call our customer service department at 1-800-876-3009, or visit www.redbacktool.com if you have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.

DANGER

• Intended Use
  The blower has been designed to blow grass, leaves, dirt and other debris from walkways and other areas. Do not use the blower for any purpose other than for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in serious injury or death.

• Personal Protective Equipment
  When operating this blower it is essential that you wear safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and tight fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing loss when operating this mower. Always wear sturdy footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the blower with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that might get caught in moving parts.

Important Safety Information

General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death.

DANGER
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.

• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
• Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• The blower can propel objects at high speeds. Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the work area when operating the blower. It is recommended to wear heavy long pants during operation.
• Do not operate the blower when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
•  Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert to operate the blower.

DANGER

• Do not operate the blower in rain or other wet conditions. Protect the blower from rain.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from the blower.
• The battery should be removed before any repairs are attempted.

Battery tool use and care

• 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 power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• 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 may cause burns or a fire.
• Under certain conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• DO NOT USE BATTERIES WITH DAMAGED CASES. Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in household waste.

Important Safety Information

Safety Icons
Safety icons are to remind you of important information while you are operating the unit.

CAUTION
READ MANUAL BEFORE USE PROTECT AGAINST HEARING LOSS USE PROTECTIVE EYE WARE KEEP DISTANCE OF 50 FEET (15M) PROTECT FROM MOISTURE KEEP HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM AIR INLETS

Assembly

Installing and Removing the Blower Pipe
Tools are not required to install the blower pipe (see Figure 1). Attach the blow pipe into the connecting piece and secure by turning it in clockwise direction. For storage the blow pipe can be removed.

Assembling and Adjusting the Shoulder Belt
Open retaining hook and hook onto the fastening eye on the housing (see Figure 2). Depress tabs on either side of the retaining clasp to adjust the shoulder belt to your height then slide the retaining clasp up or down and release the tabs.

Inserting/Replacing the Battery

• Charge the battery as described in the charger operation manual. Press the charged battery into the power tool until it clicks into place (see Figure 3).
• To remove the battery, press the release button 1 and pull out the battery 2.

CAUTION

  * Protect the battery contacts when the battery is not being used.
  * Metal objects may short-circuit the contacts and pose both an explosion and fire hazard!

Overview of Components

Operation

Powering the Blower

• To switch the blower on, press the START button (see Figure 4).

• The blower will start at the minimum air speed. To increase the air speed, press the increase speed button repeatedly until the desired power level is reached (see Figure 5). There are 4 air speed levels: minimum speed, middle speed, high speed and maximum speed/ Turbo. The speed setting is displayed on the LED indicator.

• Note: When operating at maximum speed the Turbo red LED light is activated. The blower unit automatically switches to one step down after 30 seconds to save battery capacity (see Figure 6).

• To reduce the speed, press the decrease speed button repeatedly until the desired air speed is reached (see Figure 7). The speed setting is displayed on the status LED.

• To stop the blower, press the stop button.

Maintenance

CAUTION: Before performing any maintenance on the blower, remove the battery.

• Cleaning the Blower
  • Remove the battery. Do not use water or liquid detergents.
  • Whenever possible, always clean the unit directly after using with a hand brush.
  • Keep the ventilation slots clean and dust-free.
• Repairs
  Check the unit for damage. Repairs may be carried out by an authorized customer service center only.

Storage

• Storage
  • Remove the battery from the blower before storing. Store the blower in a dry, dust-free and frost-free place ideally in a temperature range of 50° – 77°F (10-25 °C).
  • Store the battery and the unit separately.
  • The blower pipe can be removed for storage.
  • Charge the battery before storing the unit in winter.
  • Keep the unit, in particular its plastic components, away from brake fluids, petrol, petroleum products, penetrating oil, etc. They contain chemical substances which may damage, attack or destroy the plastic components of the unit.
  • Remove the battery from the blower when not in use
• Disposal Information
  • Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste.
  • Battery, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identified for recycling according to material type.

CAUTION

• Do not use batteries with damaged casing.
• Do not attempt to open batteries.
• Do not dispose of in fire, water or household waste

Warranty & Specifications

IMPORTANT NOTICE
We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/ or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only.

Warranty Repair and Service
Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call our customer service department at 1-800-876-3009 or email us at support@redbacktool.com. You can extend your warranty by registering your product at www.redbacktool.com.

Record the information below for future reference.

SPECIFICATION

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