User manual BLACK & DECKER BV2500

[. . . ] Using a sweeping motion, from side to side, advance slowly keeping the accumulated debris (leaves, grass clippings etc. Once you have blown the debris into a pile, you can convert to vacuum mode to collect the debris for disposal. the information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. [. . . ] KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AND ANIMALS AWAY from the work area a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) when starting or operating the tool. That can ricochet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or damage during operation. As a vacuum, the tool is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock; do not expose to rain, do not use on wet surfaces. WARNING: Turn off and unplug unit, then wait until fan stops or at least 10 seconds before removing the blower or vacuum tube assemblies. Your Blower Vac has a variable air speed feature that allows you to select the air speed that best fits your needs. With the slide collar in the "A" position, as shown in Figure 6, the maximum blower speed will be 200 mph (320 kph). When pushed forward to position "C" ( as far from the tool housing as possible; about 1 3/4"{44. Position "B" (midway between the two) permits infinite adjustment between positions "A" and "C". A little practice will help you determine what is the best speed for your application. To disconnect the blower tube assembly from the tool, depress the release button, shown in Figure 1, ensuring that the tube does not fall to the ground. NOTE: The release button will not depress if the ON/OFF switch is in the forward (ON) position. Ensure that the unit is switched off and disconnected from the power supply. Push the extension tube into the vacuum tube until it snaps into place and the arrows shown in Figure 7A are covered as in Figure 7B. If necessary, this can be made easier by wiping the end of the extension tube with a cloth dampened with soapy water only. Insert point "A", shown in Figure 8, into the matching recess in the front of the tool point "B", also shown in Figure 8, and swing the tube up to engage the lock, as shown in Figure 9. The light debris will flow into and through the vacuum tube into the collection bag. Things such as leaves and small twigs will be mulched as they pass through the fan chamber so that the collection bag will hold a lot of debris. Turn off and unplug the tool and unzip the bag to empty before continuing to operate. NOTE: If the suction decreases and the bag is not full, the vacuum tube is probably clogged with debris. When used properly with dry leaves the fan chamber of your Blower/Vac should remain clean. If damp earth and debris are ingested some of the particles may build up on the inside of the fan chamber. [. . . ] When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid. IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts. WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorized Black & Decker Service Centre or an equally qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. [. . . ]