English
CAUTION: When not in use, place tool on its
side on a stable surface where it will not cause a
tripping or falling hazard. Some tools with a large
battery pack will stand upright but may be easily
knocked over.
•
Air vents often cover moving parts and should be
avoided. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
BPM .................... beats per minute
CFM .................... cubic feet per
minute
V ......................... volts
min ..................... minutes
j
or DC ............ direct current
.../min .............. per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
A ......................... amperes
Hz ....................... hertz
W ........................ watts
Wh ...................... watt hours
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
c
..................... safety alert symbol
h
..................... wear respiratory
protection
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Powerhead (Fig. B)
(D
WALT powerhead sold separately)
e
WARNING: To reduce risk of injury:
•
Before any use, be sure everyone using this product
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in the powerhead and
attachment manuals.
•
Never apply power without an attachment being
properly mounted to the powerhead.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
Your blower is designed such that the powerhead can
separate from the blower attachment by turning the
knob
11
counterclockwise, depressing the latching
button
9
and gently pulling them apart by their poles
6
f
..................... wear eye protection
i
..................... Class II Construction
(double insulated)
g
..................... wear hearing
protection
a
..................... read all
documentation
................... Do not expose the
tool to rain or high
humidity or leave
outdoors while it
is raining.
................... Keep bystanders 50
ft. (15 m) away
A
.................... Hot surface.
Do not touch.
n
..................... avoid staring
at light
l
or AC............ alternating current
Ah ....................... amp hours
4
,
5
This should only be done with the power switch off and the
battery pack removed. Inside the upper powerhead pole
is a mechanical coupling that will spin if the powerhead is
turned on. This coupling can cause injury if contacted while
the powerhead is operating .
nOTE: Ensure the attachment is fully engaged and the
knob is fully tightened before operating. Check for proper
engagement and tightness during use.
Assembling the Blower Attachment to the
Powerhead (Fig. A, B)
1. The upper powerhead pole
latching holes
6
,
7
2. When installing the blower attachment pole
the upper powerhead pole
button
9
with one of the three latching holes
nOTE: To properly engage the latching button
the latching hole
6
, slightly rotate the powerhead
pole
5
and move it axially until the latching button
engages the desired latching hole.
3. Turn the knob
11
to secure the attachment.
4. When properly assembled, the latching button should
engage with one of the three latching holes. If it does
not, do not use, disassemble and re‑align the blower
attachment
4
so the latching button
one of the desired latching holes
WARNING: Always check to make sure that the
knob is completely secured in place. If the knob is not
completely secured it could result in the assemblies
becoming disconnected creating a hazardous
condition. Periodically check the connections to ensure
that the knobs are completely secured in place.
Attaching and Adjusting the Shoulder
Strap (Fig. C, D)
WARNING: The shoulder strap should only be slung
over one shoulder and not across the body. See Fig C.
A shoulder strap
12
is recommended for any tool with a
total weight exceeding 13 lbs. (6 kg). (Total weight includes
the powerhead, attachment, and battery.) Attach the strap
to the tool as shown in Fig. C and adjust for proper balance
and support
1. Attach the strap mount
2. Snap the shoulder strap latch
mount
14
located on the unit, just in front of the ON/
OFF trigger as shown in Fig. C. Adjust the strap so it
fits over your shoulder and provides proper balance
and support.
OPERATION
WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
.
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can cause injury.
5
is equipped with three
,
8
for the latching button
9
4
into
5
and align the latching
6
,
7
9
9
engages with
6
,
7
,
8
14
.
13
onto the strap
5
.
,
8
.
with