Black & Decker GWC1815 User manual

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GWC1815
GWC1820PC

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Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER GWC1815 and GWC1820PC blower
have been designed for leaf clearing. This appliance is
intended for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
Warning! When using mains-powered/
cordless appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of
re, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
uRead all of this manual carefully before
operating the appliance.
uThe intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory
or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance
other than those recommended in this
instruction manual may present a risk
of personal injury.
uRetain this manual for future refer-
ence.
Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appli-
ance.
uAlways use safety glasses or goggles.
uNever 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. Never operate the ma-
chine while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby
uDo not allow children or animals to
come near the work area or to touch
the appliance or power supply cord.
uClose supervision is necessary when
the appliance is used near children.
uThis appliance is not intended for use
by young or inrm persons without
supervision.
uThis appliance is not to be used as a
toy.
uOnly use the appliance in daylight or
good articial light.
uUse in a dry location only. Do not allow
the appliance to become wet.
uAvoid using the appliance in bad
weather conditions, especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
uDo not immerse the appliance in water.
uDo not open the body casing. There
are not user-serviceable parts inside.
uDo not operate the appliance in
explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases
or dust.
uThe appliance is only to be used with
the power supply unit provided with the
appliance.
Residual risks.
Additional residual risks may arise when
using the tool which may not be included
in the enclosed safety warnings.
These risks can arise from misuse, pro-
longed use etc.
Even with the application of the relevant
safety regulations and the implementa-
tion of safety devices, certain residual
risks can not be avoided. These include:
uInjuries caused by touching any rotat-
ing/moving parts.
uInjuries caused when changing any
parts, blades or accessories.
uInjuries caused by prolonged use
of a tool. When using any tool for
prolonged periods ensure you take
regular breaks.
uImpairment of hearing.
uHealth hazards caused by breathing
dust developed when using your tool
(example:- working with wood, espe-
cially oak, beech and MDF.)

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After use
uWhen not in use, the appliance should
be stored in a dry, well ventilated place
out of reach of children.
uChildren should not have access to
stored appliances.
uWhen the appliance is stored or trans-
ported in a vehicle it should be placed
in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes
in speed or direction.
Inspection and repairs
uBefore use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts and any other condi-
tions that may affect its operation.
uDo not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
uHave any damaged or defective parts
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
uNever attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.
Additional safety instructions for
blowers
The intended use is described in this
manual. The use of any accessory or
attachment or performance of any opera-
tion with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual
can present a risk of personal injury and/
or damage to property.
uTo protect your feet and legs while
operating the appliance, always wear
heavy duty footwear and long trousers.
uAlways switch off your product, allow
the fan to stop and remove the battery
when:
uYou leave your product unattended.
uClearing a blockage.
uChecking, adjusting, cleaning or
working on your product.
uIf the appliance starts to vibrate
abnormally.
uDo not place the inlet or outlet of
the vacuum near eyes or ears when
operating. Never blow debris in the
direction of bystanders.
uDo not use in the rain or leave out-
doors while it is raining.
uDo not cross gravel paths or roads
whilst your product is switched. Walk,
never run.
uDo not place your unit down on gravel
while it is switched on.
uAlways be sure of your footing, particu-
larly on slopes. Do not overreach and
keep your balance at all times.
uDo not place any objects into the
openings. Never use if the openings
are blocked - keep free of hair, lint,
dust and anything that may reduce the
airow.
Vibration
The declared vibration emission values
stated in the technical data and the
declaration of conformity have been
measured in accordance with a standard
test method provided by EN50636 and
may be used for comparing one tool with
another. The declared vibration emission
value may also be used in a preliminary
assessment of exposure.
Warning! The vibration emission value
during actual use of the power tool can
differ from the declared value depending
on the ways in which the tool is used.
The vibration level may increase above
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When assessing vibration exposure to
determine safety measures required by
2002/44/EC to protect persons regularly
using power tools in employment, an
estimation of vibration exposure should
consider, the actual conditions of use and
the way the tool is used, including tak-
ing account of all parts of the operating
cycle such as the times when the tool is
switched off and when it is running idle in
addition to the trigger time.
Warning! Always use your product in
the manner outlined in this manual. Your
product is designed to be used in an
upright mode and if it is used in any other
way it may result in injury. Never run your
product whilst lying on it’s side or upside
down.
uThe operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
uDo not use solvents or cleaning uids
to clean your product. Use a blunt
scraper to remove grass and dirt.
uCheck the collection bag frequently for
wear or deterioration.
uReplacement fans are available from a
Black & Decker service agent. Use on
Black & Decker recommended spare
parts and accessories.
uKeep all nuts bolts and screws tight to
make sure that the appliance is in a
safe working condition.
Safety of others
uThis appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
uChildren should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Additional safety instructions for
batteries and chargers
Batteries
uNever attempt to open for any reason.
uDo not expose the battery to water.
uDo not store in locations where the
temperature may exceed 40 °C.
uCharge only at ambient temperatures
between 10 °C and 40 °C.
uCharge only using the charger pro-
vided with the tool.
uWhen disposing of batteries, follow
the instructions given in the section
"Protecting the environment".
Chargers
uUse your BLACK+DECKER charger
only to charge the battery in the tool
with which it was supplied. Other bat-
teries could burst, causing personal
injury and damage.
uNever attempt to charge non-recharge-
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uHave defective cords replaced immedi-
ately.
uDo not expose the charger to water.
uDo not open the charger.
uDo not probe the charger.
$The charger is intended for
indoor use only.
Read the instruction manual
before use.
Electrical safety
#Your charger is double insu-
lated; therefore no earth wire is
required. Always check that the
mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate. Never
attempt to replace the charger
unit with a regular mains plug.
uIf the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Labels on appliance
The following warning symbols are found on the appliance
along with the date code:
Read the manual prior to operation.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
this appliance.
NWear suitable ear protectors when operating this
appliance.
Always remove the battery from the appliance
before performing any cleaning or maintenance .
KBeware of ying objects. Keep bystanders away
from the cutting area.
RDo not expose the appliance to rain or high
humidity.
89 Directive 2000/14/EC guaranteed sound power.
Features
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. On / Off Switch
2. Tube
3. Power command button (GWC1820PC Only).
Tube assembly
Note: Ensure the sweeper is switched off and the battery is
removed before attaching or removing the sweeper tube. The
tube must be assembled to the housing before use.
uTo attach the tube to the sweeper, line up the tube with the
sweeper housing as shown in Figure A.
uPush the tube into the sweeper housing until the lock but-
ton (4) engages the lock hole (5) in the tube.
To install battery pack
uInsert battery pack into tool until an audible click is heard
as shown in Figure B. Make sure battery pack is fully
seated and fully latched into position.
To remove battery pack
uDepress the battery release button (6) in the back of the
battery pack and pull battery pack out of tool assembly as
shown in Figure C.
Operation
Warning! Always wear safety glasses. Wear a lter mask if
the operation is dusty. Use of gloves, long pants and substan-
tial footwear is recommended. Keep long hair and loose cloth-
ing away from openings and moving parts. THIS SWEEPER
IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
uHold the sweeper with one hand as shown in Figure D and
sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches
above the ground. Slowly advance keeping the accumu-
lated pile of debris in front of you.
Switching on and off
Warning! Use both hands to grip the product rmly when
switching on.
Warning! Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
uTo switch the sweeper on, slide the on/off switch forward
as shown in Figure E1 and E2.
uTo switch the sweeper off, slide the on/off switch back as
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POWERCOMMAND feature
The POWERCOMMAND feature (3) is located on the
GWC1820PC tool handle as shown in Figure G. It allows you
to optimise the tools performance and boost the power as
needed.
uSwitch the blower on.
uTo activate the “Boost” mode, press and hold the
POWERCOMMAND button down.
uTo deactivate the “Boost” mode, release the
POWERCOMMAND button.
uOperate in “Normal” mode for most sweeping needs.
(Longer runtime will be achieved.)
uActivate “Boost” mode as needed to clear heavy or wet
debris.
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Possible solution
Unit will not start. Battery not installed
properly.
Check battery
installation.
Battery not charged. Check battery
charging requirements.
Battery will not charge. Battery not inserted into
charger.
Insert battery into
charger until green
LED appears.
Charger not plugged in. Plug charger into a
working outlet. Refer
to “Important Charging
Notes” for more details.
Check current at
receptacle by plugging
in a lamp or other
appliance.
Check to see if
receptacle is
connected to a light
switch which turns
power off when you
turn out the lights.
Surrounding air
temperature too hot or
too cold.
Move charger and
tool to a surrounding
air temperature of
above 40 degree F
(4.5°C) or below 105
degree F (+40.5°C).
Protecting the environment
ZSeparate collection. Products and batteries
marked with this symbol must not be disposed of
with normal household waste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can be
recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw materials.
Please recycle electrical products and batteries according to
local provisions.
Technical data
GWC1815
Input Voltage
VDC 18
No-Load Speed
/min 12500
Weight
kg 1.7
Battery BL1518
Voltage VDC 18
Capacity Ah 1.5
Type Li-Ion
Charger 400mA
GWC1820PC
Input Voltage
VDC 18
No-Load Speed
/min 10,000 - 12,500
Weight
kg 1.7
Battery BL2018
Voltage VDC 18
Capacity Ah 2
Type Li-Ion
Charger 400mA
Hand/arm weighted vibration value according to
EN 50636-2-100:
= < 2,5 m/s2, uncertainty (K) = 1,5 m/s2.
LPA (sound pressure) 72 dB(A)
uncertainty (K) = 2,8 dB(A)
EC declaration of conformity
MACHINERY DIRECTIVE
OUTDOOR NOISE DIRECTIVE
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GWC1815/GWC1820PC blower
Black & Decker declares that these products described under
"technical data" are in compliance with:
2006/42/EC, EN 60335-1: 2012+A11;
EN 50636-2-100:2014
2000/14/EC, Blower, Annex VI
DEKRA Certication B.V., Utrechtseweg 310,
6802 ED Arnhem, The Netherlands
Notied Body ID No.: 0344

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Level of accoustic power according to 2000/14/EC
(Article 13, Annex III):
LWA (measured sound power) 86 dB(A)
Uncertainty = 2,8 dB(A)
LWA (guaranteed sound power) 89 dB(A)
These products also comply with Directive 2014/108/EC (until
19.04.2016), 2014/30/EU (from 20.04.2016) and 2011/65/EU.
For more information, please contact Black & Decker at the
following address or refer to the back of the manual.
The undersigned is responsible for compilation of the technical
le and makes this declaration on behalf of Black & Decker.
R. Laverick
Director of Engineering
Black & Decker Europe, 210 Bath Road, Slough,
Berkshire, SL1 3YD
United Kingdom
02/12/2015
Guarantee
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and offers consumers a 24 month guarantee from the date
of purchase. This guarantee is in addition to and in no way
prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee is valid within
the territories of the Member States of the European Union
and the European Free Trade Area.
To claim on the guarantee, the claim must be in accordance
with Black&Decker Terms and Conditions and you will need to
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agent. Terms and conditions of the Black&Decker 2 year
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