AEG GM18EX User manual
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Important!
This appliance is not intended to be used or cleaned by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience or knowledge, unless they have been given
instructions concerning the safe use of the appliance by a person
legally responsible for their safety. They should be supervised
whilst using the appliance.
Children shall not use, clean or play with this appliance, which
when not in use should be secured out of their reach.
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1. Lower tube
2. Trigger
3. Speed selector
4. Battery port
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Remove the battery pack before starting any
work on the machine.
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55
START
STOP
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12
6
6
Remove the battery pack
before starting any work on
the machine.
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2
2
Click
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75-100 %
50-75 %
25-50 %
0-25 %
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99
START
STOP
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ca. 3 cm
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Not to be used as a
vacuum device.
Not to be used for
vacuuming liquids.
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BATTERY AND CHARGER
Compatible battery pack
(not included)
Compatible charger
(not included)
L1815R
L1815G
L1820R
L1825R
L1830R
L1840R
L1850R
L1860R
L1860B
L1890B
AL1218G
BL1218
BLK1218
BL18DP-X5
Use AEG 18V battery and charger only
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
Failure to keep loose clothing or long hair from being drawn into air
intake could result in personal injury.
Ensure you have proper footing, especially in case of slanted
surfaces.
The blower shall not be used as a vacuum device.
Do not blow hot, ammable or explosive material.
Never allow children, persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge or
people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Never operate the machine while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
Use the machine only in daylight or good articial light.
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy impact or begins to vibrate
abnormally, immediately stop the product and inspect for damage or
identify the cause of the vibration. Any damage should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
Do not touch moving hazardous parts before the product is
disconnected from the battery pack and the moving hazardous
parts have come to a complete stop.
Repairs should only be carried out by an authorised service centre.
Do not operate the product with defective guard or enclosure or
shields.
Wear protective goggles while operating.
To prevent dust irritation the wearing of a face mask is
recommended.
Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open
sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could
result in personal injury.
Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in
personal injury.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders. Do not operate
without tubes in place.
Do not overreach and keep your balance at all times.
Walk, never run.
Keep all cooling air inlets clear of dirt.
Do not modify this blower. Unauthorized modications may impair
the safety of your product and may result in increased noise and
vibration.
Store the appliance only in a dry place.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work on the machine.
Do not dispose of used battery packs in the household refuse or
by burning them. AEG Distributors offer to retrieve old batteries to
protect our environment.
Do not store the battery pack together with metal objects (short
circuit risk).
Only use AEG chargers for charging AEG batteries. Do not use
battery packs from other systems.
Battery acid may leak from damaged batteries under extreme load
or extreme temperatures. In case of contact with battery acid wash
it off immediately with soap and water. In case of eye contact rinse
thoroughly for at least 10 minutes and immediately seek medical
TECHNICAL DATA CORDLESS BLOWER GM18EX
No-load speed
level 1
level 2
level 3
18700 min-1
13300 min-1
11500 min-1
Air speed max.
level 1
level 2
level 3
200 km/h
155 km/h
112 km/h
Air flow rate
level 1
level 2
level 3
2.9 m3/min
2.2 m3/min
1.8 m3/min
Battery voltage 18 V
Rated current 16 A
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (1.5 Ah) 1.62 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (2.0 Ah) 1.62 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (2.5 Ah) 1.65 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (3.0 Ah) 1.88 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (4.0 Ah) 1.88 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (5.0 Ah) 1.90 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (6.0 Ah) 1.92 kg
Weight according EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 (9.0 Ah) 2.35 kg
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attention.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your tool,
battery pack or charger in uid or allow a uid to ow inside them.
Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater, certain industrial
chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc., can
cause a short circuit.
SPECIFIED CONDITIONS OF USE
The cordless blower may be used as follows:
• Blowing of dirt, dust and leaves.
Do not use this product in any other way as stated for normal use.
BATTERIES
New battery packs reach full loading capacity after 4 - 5 chargings
and dischargings. Battery packs which have not been used for
some time should be recharged before use.
Temperatures in excess of 50°C (122°F) reduce the performance
of the battery pack. Avoid extended exposure to heat or sunshine
(risk of overheating).
The contacts of chargers and battery packs must be kept clean.
For an optimum life-time, the battery packs have to be fully charged,
after used.
To obtain the longest possible battery life remove the battery pack
from the charger once it is fully charged.
For battery pack storage longer than 30 days:
• Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 27°C
and away from moisture.
• Store the battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition.
• Every six months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods
Legislation requirements.
Transportation of those batteries has to be done in accordance with
local, national and international provisions and regulations.
■The user can transport the batteries by road without further
requirements.
■Commercial transport of Lithium-Ion batteries by third parties is
subject to Dangerous Goods regulations. Transport preparation
and transport are exclusively to be carried out by appropriately.
trained persons and the process has to be accompanied by
corresponding experts.
When transporting batteries:
■Ensure that battery contact terminals are protected and
insulated to prevent short circuit.
■Ensure that battery pack is secured against movement within
packaging.
■Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leak.
Check with forwarding company for further advice.
BATTERY PACK PROTECTION
The battery pack has overload protection that protects it from being
overloaded and helps to ensure long life. Under extreme stress the
battery electronics switch off the product automatically. To restart,
switch the product off and then on again. If the product does not
start up again, the battery pack may have discharged completely. In
this case it must be recharged in the battery charger.
STORAGE
When not in use, store the product only in a dry place, out of reach
of children.
MAINTENANCE
Check and empty the debris collector frequently.
Replace worn or damaged parts.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure the product is in safe
working condition.
The ventilation slots of the machine must be kept clear at all times.
Use only AEG accessories and AEG spare parts. Should
components need to be replaced which have not been described,
please contact one of our AEG service agents (see our list of
guarantee/service addresses).
If needed, an exploded view of the tool can be ordered. Please state
the Article No. as well as the machine type printed on the label and
order the drawing at your local service agents or directly at:
Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
PO Box 1065
Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Tel. no. 1300 234 797
Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
PO Box 12-806
Penrose AUCKLAND 1642
Tel. no. 0800 234 797
New Zealand
SYMBOLS
Safety alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the machine.
Always wear goggles when using the machine.
Wear ear protectors.
Wear a suitable dust protection mask.
Beware of thrown or flying objects.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets,
at least 15m away from the operating area.
Do not expose to rain or damp condition.
Remove the battery pack before starting any work
on the machine.
Do not dispose of electric tools together with
household waste material. Electric tools and
electronic equipment that have reached the end of
their life must be collected separately and returned
to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
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Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd
31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Melbourne, Australia
Techtronic Industries N.Z. Limited
2 Landing Drive, Mangere
Auckland, 2022, New Zealand
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