Yard force LB G20A User manual

READ & UNDERSTAND
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
40V CORDLESS BLOWER
Original Instructions
LB G20A & LB G20W
Hotline: [phone]
Monday/Friday: 9.00am to 4.30pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 3.00pm
Email: [email protected]

Description of Product Parts 01
Technical Specications 03
Intended Use 03
Safety Information 04
Assembly 17
Operation 20
Storing and Maintenance 26
Troubleshooting 27
Warranty 28
LB G20A & LB G20W Original Instruction
CONTENT

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Fig 1
Fig 2
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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS

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A. Engine unit with additional handle/
inlet opening Cover assembly
B. Blower tube
C. Front and rear suction tube
D. Dust collection bag
Parts List
As shown in Fig 1&2
1. Main handle
2. Switch lever
3. Engine Unit
4. Metal loop
5. Additional handle/ inlet opening cover
6. Dust collection bag
7. Adaptor of dust collection bag
8. Outlet opening
9. Rear suction tube
10. Front suction tube
11. Speed adjustment switch
12. Battery pack Release button
13. Outlet release button
14. Quick –action clamp lever
Check the delivery parts (Fig 3)
Battery pack, charger are sold separately.
Carefully remove the machine from its packaging and check as the following parts are
complete:
15. Inlet opening
16. Inlet release button (invisible in this
illustration)
17. Blow tube
18. Flat nozzle
19. Shoulder Strap
20. Battery pack (sold with AL GC2A only)
21. Power indicator button
22. Power indicator
23. Green /Red LED
24. Plug
25. Charger (sold with AL G40A only)
26. Electric contacts
Fig3
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DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCT PARTS
E. Screw
F. Charger (sold with AL G40A only)
G. Battery pack (sold with AL GC2A only)
H. Manual
I. Shoulder strap
WARNING! If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
NOTE! Always recycle the packaging in accordance with local recycling schemes.

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Model LB G20A & LB G20W
Nominal voltage of product with battery 40 V d.c
No load speed 7000-12000 min-1
Air speed 180km/h
Bag capacity 45L
Guaranteed sound power level 101 dB(A)
Net weight 5.4 kg
Vibrations ah<2.5 m/s² K=1.5 m/s²
Battery pack Model AL G40A
Battery capacity 4.0Ah
Battery charging time Max. 2.0hr
Battery charger Model AL GC2A
Input 220-240V AC,
50/60Hz 100W
Output 40V d.c. 2A
Protection class II
* The following information :
-That declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
-That declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
WARNING :
Depending on the actual use of the product the vibration values can differ from the declared
total!
Adopt proper measures to protect yourself against vibration exposure! Take the whole work
process including times the product is running under no load or switched off into consideration!
This cordless leaf blower/ vacuum is designed for the sweeping and the aspirating of dry and
light materials, such for example that sheets, the grass, the brushwood and small papers.
Heavy material for example that metals, stones, the branches and broken glass is formally
excluded.
The machine is to be used only for its prescribed purpose . any other use is deemed to be a
case of misuse. The user/operator and not the manuafacturer will be liable for any damage or
injuries of any kind caused as a result of this.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial , trade or indus-
trial applications . our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial , trade or
industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
INTENDED USE

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IMPORTANT
Please read these instructions fully before assembling and
operating.
Description of symbols
Symbols are used in this manual to attract your attention to possible risks. The safety sym-
bols and the explications which accompany them must be perfectly understood. The warning
themselves do not prevent the risks and cannot be a substitute for proper methods of avoiding
accidents.
Warning symbols on the machine
Read the instructions for use before use.
Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
Wear hearing protection
Wear eye protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Do not expose and operate the tool in rain.
Wear protective gloves
Wear protective, slip-resistant footwear.
Keep the bystanders away.
The fan rotates for several seconds after the Leaf Blower/Vacuum is
switched off. Keep hands away from the fan.
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Keep other people out of working area during operation. A distance of at
least 15 m must be observed.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check your Local Authority or retailer
for recycling advice.
Guaranteed sound power level value in 101 dB
Warning Symbols on the charger
Warning!
Before any use, refer to the corresponding paragraph in the present manual.
The charger is for indoor use only.
Double insulation.
Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
Warning Symbols on the battery pack
Batteries contain Li-ion, waste batteries should be sorted for eco-friendly. Do
not dispose of waste batteries as unsorted municipal waste.
Do not throw into water.
Do not litter to re.
Do not subject the battery to strong sunlight over long periods and do not
leave it on a heater(max.45oC).
Take batteries to an old battery collection point where they will be recycled in
an environ-mentally friendly manner.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check your Local Authority or retailer
for recycling advice.
Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
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SAFETY INFORMATION

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock,re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-oper-
ated (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of ammable liq-
uids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operat-
ing a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
Electrical safety
1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodied plug sand matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the
risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords in-
crease the risk of electric shock.
5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a
cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of elec-
tric shock.
6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk
of electric shock
NOTE: The term “residual current device(RCD)” may
be replaced by the term “ground fault circuit interrupt-
er (GFCI)” or “earth leakage circuit breaker(ELCB)”
Personal safety
1. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under
the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
2. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
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personal injuries.
3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carry-
ing the tool. Carrying power tools with your nger
on the switch or energising power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turn-
ing the power tool on. A wrench or a key left at-
tached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used. Use of dust col-
lection can reduce dust-related hazards.
Power tool use and care
1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct pow-
er tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
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3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/
or the battery pack from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of chil-
dren and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the
power tool or these instructions to operate the
power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power
tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool
repaired before use. Many accidentsare caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.
in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to
be performed. Use of the power tool for operations
different from those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of re when used
with another battery pack.
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2. Use power tools only with specically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and re.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paperclips, coins,
keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that
can make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a re.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
Service
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR BATTERY PACK
1. Do not dismantle, open or shred cells or battery
pack.
2. Do not short-circuit a battery pack. Do not store bat-
tery packs haphazardly in a box or drawer where
they may short circuit each other or be short-circuited
by conductive materials. 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
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together may cause burns or a re.
3. Do not expose battery pack to heat or re. Avoid
storage in direct sunlight.
4. Do not subject battery pack to mechanical shock.
5. In the event of battery leaking, do not allow the liquid
to come into contact with the skin or eyes. If contact
has been made, wash the affected area with copious
amounts of water and seek medical advice.
6. Seek medical advice immediately if a cell or battery
pack has been swallowed.
7. Keep battery pack clean and dry.
8. Wipe the battery pack terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
9. Battery pack needs to be charged before use. Always
refer to this instruction and use the correct charging
procedure.
10. Do not maintain battery pack on charge when not in
use.
11. After extended periods of storage, it may be neces-
sary to charge and discharge the battery pack sev-
eral times to obtain maximum performance.
12. Battery pack gives its best performance when it is
operated at normal room temperature (20 °C ± 5 °C).
13. When disposing of battery packs, keep battery packs
of different electrochemical systems separate from
each other.
14. Recharge only with the charger specied by manu-
facturer. Do not use any charger other than that spe-
cically provided for use with the equipment. A char-
ger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of re when used with another battery
pack.
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15. Do not use any battery pack which is not designed
for use with the equipment.
16. Keep battery pack out of the reach of children.
17. Retain the original product literature for future refer-
ence.
18. Remove the battery from the equipment when not in
use.
19. Dispose of properly.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS FOR YOUR
BATTERY CHARGER
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
tions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future refer-
ence.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Additional Safety Instructions For Your Battery
Charger
1. Before charging, read the instructions.
2. After charging, disconnect the battery charger from
the supply mains. Then remove the chassis connec-
tion and then the battery connection.
3. Do not charge a leaking battery.
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4. Do not use chargers for works other than those for
which they are designed.
5. Before charging, ensure your charger is matching the
local AC supply.
6. For indoor use, or do not expose to rain.
7. The charging device must be protected from mois-
ture.
8. Do not use the charging device in the open.
9. Do not short out the contacts of battery or charger.
10. Respect the polarity “+/-” when charging.
11. Do not open the unit and keep out of the reach of
children.
12. Do not charge the batteries of other manufactures or
ill-suited models.
13. Ensure that the connection between the battery char-
ger and battery is correctly positioned and is not ob-
structed by foreign bodies.
14. Keep battery charger’s slots are free of foreign ob-
jects and protect against dirt and humidity. Store in a
dry and frost-free place.
15. When charging batteries, ensure that the battery
charger is in a well-ventilated area and away from
inammable materials. Batteries can get hot during
charging. Do not overcharge any batteries. Ensure
that batteries and chargers are not left unsupervised
during charging.
16. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries, as they
can overheat and break.
17. Longer life and better performance can be obtained if
the battery pack is charged when the air temperature
is between 18oC and 24oC. Do not charge the battery
pack in air temperatures below 0oC, or above 45oC.
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This is important as it can prevent serious damage to
the battery pack.
18. Charge only battery pack of the same model provid-
ed by manufacturer and of models recommended by
manufacturer.
CORDLESS LEAF BLOWER/VACUUM SAFETY
WARNINGS
1. Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the appliance.
• Never allow children to use the appliance.
• Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the appliance. Local regulations may restrict the
age of operator.
• Never operate the appliance while people, especially
children, or pet are nearby.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or the property.
2. Preparation
• While operating the appliance, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be
drawn into the air inlet. Keep long air away from the air
inlet.
• Wear protective goggles while operating.
• To prevent dust irritation the wearing of face mask is
recommended.
• Before using, always visually inspect the rotating parts.
Replace worn or damaged part in sets.
• Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
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shields, or without safety devices.
3. Operation
• Switch the motor off and remove the battery pack
• whenever you leave the machines;
• before clearing a blockage;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the appli-
ance;
• if the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally.
• Operate the appliance only in daylight or in good arti-
cial light.
• Do not overreach and keep your balance at all times.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
• Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders.
• Operate the machine only at reasonable hours – not
early in the morning or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordi-
nance.
• Operate the machine at the lowest possible engine
speed to do the job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blow-
ing.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use
mister attachment if available.
• Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream
can work close to the ground.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows etc. and
blow debris safely away.
• Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it
is not in the operating position.
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• Switch the motor off and remove the battery pack
when the tool is not being used. Left unattended, being
cleaned, being moved from one place to another, when
the blower and vacuum tubes are being interchanged .
• Do not handle the tool with wet hands and do not use
the tool in the rain.
• Do not switch on the tool in enclosed or poorly venti-
lated spaces or in the presence of inammable and/
or explosive substances such as liquids, gasses and
powders.
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what
you are doing. Use common sense. Never operate the
tool when you are tired, sick or under the inuence of
alcohol or other drugs.
4. Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the ap-
pliance is in safe working condition.
• Check the debris collector frequently for wear or dete-
rioration.
• Do not try to repair the tool or access internal parts.
Contact authorised service centers only.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories.
• Store the appliance only in a dry place.
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Fixing and removing Vacuum tube assembly
To x the Vacuum tube assembly
WARNING: Before performing any assembly always ensure that the battery pack has
been removed.
As shown in Fig 6&7
1. Lift the quick-action clamp lever to release the additional handle/inlet opening cover. and
adjust the additional handle/ inlet opening cover to the desired position where you feel
comfortable handling it . then press down the quick-action clamp lever to lock it in place.
2. Insert the tongue of rear suction tube into the matching hole of the housing at a certain
angle.
3. Keep the tube assembly in line with the inlet opening. Then push it until the clip of the
inlet release button lock securely into place.
Using as leaf vacuum
Fixing front and rear suction tube together
As shown in Fig 4 &5
1. Align the two clips of the front tube with the their corresponding holes on the rear tube
2. Push them against each other until they lock in place
3. Enhance the joint by using a screw (supplied)
NOTE : Once the front and rear suction joint together, they cannot be detached any
more .
Fig 4 Fig 5
Push them against each other
Hole Clip
Screw
Fig 6 Fig 7
Hole
Tongue
ASSEMBLY