Flex BW 18.0-EC Manuel utilisateur

BW 18.0-EC

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Instruction manual ..................................................... 3
Notice d'utilisation.................................................... 14
Instrucciones de funcionamiento............................. 26

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Contents
Meanings of signal words . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important safety informations . . . . . . . . . 3
GENERAL BATTERY-OPERATED
POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS . . 4
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND
SYMBOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Meanings of signal words
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situations which, if ignored,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situations which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury, or may cause
machine damage.
NOTE
NOTE emphasizes essential information.
Important safety informations
Read and understand all of the safety
precautions, warnings and operating
instructions in the Instruction manual before
operating or maintaining this power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool
operation and maintenance are caused by
the failure to observe basic safety rules or
precautions.
An accident can often be avoided by
recognizing a potentially hazardous
situation before it occurs, and by observing
appropriate safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the
“SAFETY” section of this Instruction manual
and in the sections which contain the
operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent
bodily injury or machine damage are
identified by WARNINGS on the power tool
and in this Instruction manual.
NEVER use this power tool in a manner that
has not been specifically recommended by
FLEX.
Intended use
This battery operated blower BW 18.0-EC is
designed
Ófor use in household,
ÓHousehold type. Store indoors.
Not permitted are
ÓAir sweeping hot, combustible or
explosive materials.
ÓAir sweeping dust containing hazardous
substances (e.g. hardwood flour or quartz
in concrete dust) or classified as
hazardous material.

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GENERAL BATTERY-OPERATED POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
==WARNING:
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings refers to your mains-operated
(corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
(a) Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered and dark areas invite accidents.
(b) 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.
(c) Keep children and bystanders away
while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
(a) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
3. Personal safety
(a) 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 influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
(b)
Always use personal protective equipment.
Personal protective equipment such as eye
protection, dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat and/or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
(c) Prevent unintentional starting.
Ensure the switch is in the off-position
before connecting to power source and/or
battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
(d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
(e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
(f) 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.
(g) If devices are provided for the connec-
tion of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
(h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent
use of tools allow you to become complacent
and ignore tool safety principles.
A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
4. Power tool use and care
(a) Do not force the power tool. Use the
correct power tool for your application.
The correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

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(b) 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.
(c) Remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool and/or activate any
battery disabling device before clearing
jammed material, making any adjustments,
changing accessories, cleaning, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
(d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children 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.
(e) Maintain power tools. Check for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools and
accessories.
(f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
(g) 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.
(h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces
may lead to unsafe handling and/or loss
of control of the tool.
(i) Keep cables away from the working area
of the tool. During operation cables may be
hidden from view and can be accidentally
damaged by the tool.
5. Battery tool use and care
(a) Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
(b) Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
(c) 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 together may
cause burns or a fire.
(d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
(e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
(f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature.
Exposure to fire or temperature above
265 °F may cause explosion.
(g) Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool outside
the temperature range specified in the
instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures
outside the specified range may damage
the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6. Service
(a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
(b) Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers. Do not modify or attempt to
repair the appliance or the battery pack
(as applicable) except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS
1. Safety Warnings Common for
Blowing Operations
(a) This power tool is intended to function
as a blower. Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specifications
provided with this power tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
(b) Ensure that no persons in the vicinity are
injured by foreign particles that are swept up
into the air.
(c) Keep fingers away from the openings of
the power tool during use. Only operate the
blower with the nozzle attached.
The rotating blower can cause injuries.
(d) Do not air sweep substances that are
hazardous to health, such as beechwood
dust or oak dust, stone dust, asbestos.
These substances have been found to be
carcinogenic.
(e) Do not air sweep liquids. Any ingress of
liquid increases the risk of electric shock.
(f) Do not expose the device to rain or wet
conditions. The ingress of water in the motor
increases the risk of electric shock.
(g) Ensure that the workplace is well
ventilated.
(h) Wear additional personal protective
equipment such as safety goggles and
respirator (or breathing protection).
Wearing suitable protective equipment for
the conditions reduces any exposure to
hazardous substances.
(i) Do not allow to be used as toy.
(j) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
(k) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
2. Additional Warnings
(a) The mains voltage and the voltage
specifications on the rating plate must
correspond.
(b) Only FLEX AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER should disassemble or assemble
this power tool, and only genuine FLEX
replacement parts should be installed.
(c) Clean the exterior of the power tool only
with a soft cloth moistened with soapy
water, and dry thoroughly.
(d) Never use solvents, gasoline or thinners
on plastic components; otherwise the
plastic may dissolve.
3. Definitions for symbols used on
this tool
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE
TO OTHER USERS AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL!
Vvolts
r.p.m. Rotation rate
Before switching on the power
tool, read the operating manual!
Wear eye protection!
Wear ear protection!
Do not use in the rain or leave
outdoors while it is raining!
Keep bystanders away!

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Technical specifications
BW 18.0-EC
Machine type Battery operated blower
Operating voltage V 18
Battery Ah 2.5
5.0
Weight of battery
ÓAP 18.0/2.5-US
ÓAP 18.0/5.0-US
kg
kg
0.42
0.72
Battery charger CA 10.8/18.0-US
Input voltage V~/Hz 120/60
Charging voltage V– 10.8/18.0
Charging time (depending on charge state)
ÓAP 18.0/2.5-US
ÓAP 18.0/5.0-US
min
min 40
45
Operating temperature °F 41 - 104
Weight (without battery) kg 0.89
Protection class ff=L=

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Overview
1 Handle
2 ON/OFF switch
3 Lock button
4 Air volume regulator, 3 stage
5 Air inlet
6 Bayonet connection
7Nozzle
8 Reducing nozzles
9 Adapter
10 Slot for battery
11 Li-ion battery
12 Release button for battery
13 State of charge indicator

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Operating instructions
WARNING
Risk of electric shock! Before carrying out
any work on the power tool, always remove
the battery.
Before switching on the power
tool
Unpack the power tool and check that there
are no missing or damaged parts.
NOTE
The batteries are not fully charged on
delivery. Prior to initial operation, charge
the batteries fully. Refer to the charger
operating manual.
Inserting/replacing the battery
1. Press the charged battery into the
power tool until it clicks into place.
2. To remove, press the release button (1.)
and pull out the battery (2.).
CAUTION
When the device is not in use, protect the
battery contacts. Loose metal parts may
short-circuit the contacts; explosion and fire
hazard!
Battery state of charge
1. Press the button to check the state of
charge at the state of charge indicator
LEDs.
The indicator goes out after 5 seconds.
If one of the LEDs flashes, the battery must
be recharged. If none of the LEDs light up
after the button is pressed, the battery is
faulty and must be replaced.
Attaching the nozzle
Attaching
1. Attach the nozzle to the bayonet
connection by turning lightly in anti-
clockwise direction.
2. Check that the adapter is securely
seated!
Detaching
1. Remove in reverse order.

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Attaching the reducing nozzles
Mounting on the bayonet connection
1. Attach the adaptor to the bayonet
connection by turning lightly in anti-
clockwise direction.
2. Check that the adapter is securely
seated.
3. Fit the relevant reducing nozzle.
Detaching
1. Remove in reverse order.
Mounting on the air inlet
NOTE
The adapter is mounted on the air inlet to
extract air.
1. Fit the adapter on the air inlet.
2. Fit the relevant reducing nozzle.
Detaching
1. Remove in reverse order.
Switching on and off
CAUTION
ÓNever direct the nozzle of the power tool
at other persons or yourself.
ÓUse personal protective equipment:
safety goggles, ear defenders and also
a respirator (or breathing protection) if
dust is agitated during operation of the
power tool. It is also recommended to
wear suitable footwear, long trousers and
gloves while working with the power tool.
ÓKeep hair and clothing away from
openings and moving parts.
Brief operation without engaged
switch rocker
1. Press and hold down the switch.
2. To switch off, release the switch.
Continuous operation with engaged
switch rocker
1. Press and hold down the switch (1.).
2. To lock into position, hold down the
locking button and release the switch (2.).
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