ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL BLOWER MODEL BL300 AA 0914 - F/N 571702
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 ENGLISH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TABLE OF CONTENTS OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 TABLE OF CONTENTS SYMBOLS AND LABELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 BLOWER NAMES AND TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . .
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 SYMBOLS AND LABELS SYMBOLS AND LABELS These symbols and labels appear on the blower and/or in this manual. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION CLASS II CONSTRUCTION DESIGNATED DOUBLE INSULATED CONSTRUCTION TOOLS. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THE TEXT THAT FOLLOWS EXPLAINS A DANGER, WARNING OR CAUTION. READ INSTRUCTIONS WEAR EYE PROTECTION XX THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY AND OPERATING INFORMATION.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 BLOWER NAMES AND TERMS BLOWER NAMES AND TERMS Air intake: The vent on the rear of the blower through which air is pulled by the blower fan. Alignment lugs: The protrusions on the blower tube to which the nozzle is mounted. Alignment slots: The notches on the nozzle that fit over the lugs when attaching the nozzle to the blower tube. Blower fan: The rotating part inside the blower that moves the air.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION KNOW THE BLOWER ALIGNMENT SLOTS NOZZLE TURBO BUTTON VARIABLE TRIGGER TRIGGER LOCK-OUT HANDLE ELECTRONICS COOLING VENT HARNESS ATTACHMENT LOOPS BATTERY PORT BATTERY PACK BLOWER TUBE BATTERY RELEASE ALIGNMENT LUGS WALL MOUNTING SLOT INTAKE SCREEN AIR INTAKE PRODUCT NAME PLATE NOTE: See “Unpacking and Assembly” for a list of included items.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 SAFETY RULES INTRODUCTION This blower is designed for clearing light debris such as grass clippings, leaves, twigs, paper and dust from flat surfaces. Other uses may increase the possibility of hazardous thrown objects. Read and follow these instructions to minimize risk and maximize satisfaction. SAFETY RULES SAFETY SIGNAL DEFINITIONS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIAL HAZARD WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool (Fig. 1). Distractions can cause you to lose control. FIG.
SAFETY RULES • 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 hazardous situation. OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 BLOWER SAFETY WARNINGS BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE • Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 WARNING: THE BLOWER IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE IF IT IS DAMAGED OR ALTERED. NEVER MODIFY THIS POWER TOOL IN ANY WAY. IF IT IS DROPPED, ALWAYS INSPECT THE BLOWER BEFORE CONTINUING WORK. CHECK, IN PARTICULAR, THAT THE CONTROLS AND SAFETY DEVICES ARE WORKING PROPERLY. SEE “INSPECTION” IN THIS MANUAL. DO NOT CONTINUE OPERATING THIS MACHINE IF IT IS DAMAGED.
SAFETY RULES • To prolong battery life, never store battery pack in a completely discharged condition (with no indicator lights lit) (Fig. 2). FIG. 2 INDICATOR LIGHTS • For maximum battery life, make sure the battery pack is charged once per year or when the LED indicator shows only one light. OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 BATTERY PACK DISPOSAL Do not dispose of battery pack in household garbage or incinerate.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 • Do not connect the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals with metal objects or store the battery pack with metal objects such as coins or screws. This can cause short-circuiting and generate enough heat to cause burns. • Do not incinerate the battery pack or expose to excessive heat. This can melt insulation or damage safety features. • Do not use, charge or store near heat higher than 176°F (80°C). This can cause overheating and internal shortcircuiting.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY UNPACKING ASSEMBLY WHAT’S IN THE BOX? The blower requires some assembly before use. These items ship with the blower: WARNING: ONLY OPERATE THE BLOWER WITH THE NOZZLE PROPERLY ASSEMBLED.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 OPERATING THE BLOWER OPERATING THE BLOWER BATTERY PACK AND CHARGER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SHOCK, DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY PACK IN THE RAIN. BATTERY PACK LED CHARGE-LEVEL INDICATOR The lithium ion battery pack is equipped with an LED charge-level indicator. To test the charge level of the battery pack, press the indicator button on the battery pack’s face (Fig. 5). No lights: recharge. One steady green light: less than 25% charged.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 OPERATING THE BLOWER CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER CHARGING PROCEDURES MAY CAUSE EXCESSIVE VOLTAGE, EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW, LOSS OF CONTROL DURING CHARGING, LEAKAGE OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS, HEAT GENERATION, BURSTING OR FIRE. FOLLOW THESE CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 GENERAL OPERATION OPERATING THE BLOWER FOOTING Stand with both feet on solid ground with weight evenly spread between them (Fig. 12). FIG. 12 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, ALWAYS WEAR PROPER BOOTS, LONG PANTS, EAR AND EYE PROTECTION. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT POINT THE BLOWER AT THE OPERATOR, BYSTANDERS OR PETS.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 OPERATING THE BLOWER • Attach the harness clips to the harness loops with the adjustment buckle in front and the quick-release in back (Fig. 14). FIG. 14 Grasp the handle firmly such that the trigger lock-out is depressed by the palm of the hand (1). • To start the blower, squeeze the variable trigger (2) (Fig. 16). Squeeze the variable trigger more firmly to increase the speed and force of the blower. FIG.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 OPERATING THE BLOWER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, WEAR PROPER BOOTS, LONG PANTS, EAR AND EYE PROTECTION. CAUTION: ESTABLISH A BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE OF 16 FT (5 M) PRIOR TO OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT. BYSTANDER SAFETY ZONE IS A MINIMUM 16 FT (5 M) CIRCLE AROUND THE OPERATOR THAT MUST REMAIN FREE FROM BYSTANDERS, CHILDREN AND PETS (FIG. 18). FIG.
OPERATING THE BLOWER OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 Use extra care when wearing hearing protection as it can be difficult to hear bystanders. Watch out for small animals, use extra care around blind corners and doorways and switch off and stop using if approached. Watch out for vehicles and windows. Use extra caution when operating close to the ground so that objects are not drawn into the air intake or ejected from the nozzle.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING BLOWER WARNING: A BATTERY OPERATED TOOL WITH THE BATTERY PACK INSERTED CAN START ACCIDENTALLY. REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK BEFORE INSPECTING, CLEANING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE. CAUTION: INSPECT THE BLOWER REGULARLY. REGULAR INSPECTION IS THE FIRST STEP TO PROPER MAINTENANCE. FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES BELOW TO MAXIMIZE SAFETY AND SATISFACTION. HAVE ANY DAMAGED OR EXCESSIVELY WORN PARTS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 BATTERY PACK IMPORTANT: THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THE BATTERY PACK. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE. Lithium ion batteries have a finite operating life. If the amount of use time per charge decreases noticeably under normal, non-turbo mode use, the battery pack is at the end of its useful life and should be replaced.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Use this table to see possible solutions for problems with the blower. If these suggestions do not solve the problem, see “Warranty and Service”. SYMPTOM Motor does not run or runs intermittently Air volume and/ or speed from nozzle decreases noticeably Excessive vibration Battery pack does not charge AA 0914 - F/N 571702 POSSIBLE CAUSE RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Battery discharged Recharge. See “Battery Pack and Charger”.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Low use time per battery charge Blinking orange light on charge state indicator 22 POSSIBLE CAUSE OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 RECOMMENDED ACTIONS Excessive use of turbo mode Use turbo only when needed to move dense, heavy or wet material. Battery pack not fully charged Recharge. See “Battery Pack and Charger”. Battery pack is at the end of its life All batteries have a finite life.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS SPECIFICATIONS AND COMPONENTS WARNING: USING REPLACEMENT PARTS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY. NEVER USE ATTACHMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.
OREGON® Cordless Tool System BLOWER MODEL BL300 WARRANTY AND SERVICE WARRANTY AND SERVICE WARRANTY Blount, Inc. warrants all registered OREGON® Cordless Tools and Chargers for a period of three (3) years and all registered OREGON® Cordless Battery Packs for two (2) years from original date of purchase. Registered OREGON® Cordless Tools, Battery Packs and Chargers are warranted for two (2) years if used for commercial purposes.
Blount International Inc. 4909 Southeast International Way Portland, OR 97222-4679 USA OregonCordless.
