DEWALT DCBL772 60V Max* Lithium Handheld Blower

Figure A: Component Identification

• 1: Trigger switch
• 2: Speed lock lever
• 3: Handle
• 4: Blower tube lock tabs
• 5: Blower tube
• 6: Battery housing

Safety Definitions

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Intended Use

This appliance is designed for professional outdoor blower applications. Do not use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or gases. This blower is a professional power tool. Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended when connected to a power source.
• Remove the battery pack when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only recommended attachments.
• Do not use this appliance if it is showing signs of malfunction. Return to a service center if not working correctly, dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water.
• Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into the openings. Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before disconnecting from the power source.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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Additional Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using an electric appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.

To Reduce Risk of Injury:

• Avoid accidental starting: Turn off controls before removing battery pack. Ensure switch is locked/off before inserting battery.
• Avoid dangerous environmental conditions: Do not use in damp or wet locations or in the rain.
• Use safety equipment: Always wear eye protection, filter mask if dusty, non-skid safety shoes, or hearing protection as appropriate.
• Use the right unit: Do not use for jobs other than intended.
• Inspect the area: Remove debris and hard objects (rocks, glass, wire) that can ricochet or cause injury.
• Keep bystanders and animals away: Maintain a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) from the work area.
• Maintain unit with care: Keep clean for best and safest performance. Follow maintenance instructions.
• Stay alert: Use common sense. Do not operate when tired.
• Do not place outlet near eyes or ears when operating.
• Do not attempt to clear clogs without first removing the battery.
• Do not immerse any part of the unit in liquid.
• Do not use if switch does not turn it on or off; such units are dangerous and must be repaired.
• Do not allow debris to be ingested into blower intake.
• Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.
• Do not use to blow explosive dust or in areas with explosive dust (coal, grain, combustible material).
• Do not attempt to repair the blower. Repairs should be performed by authorized service centers.
• Do not operate blower in a gaseous or explosive atmosphere; motors spark and may ignite fumes.
• Do not overreach; keep proper footing and balance.
• Never leave blower running unattended. Turn power off.
• Remove the battery pack before connecting the tube.
• Store idle units in a dry, high, or locked-up place, out of reach of children.
• Read all instruction manuals included with your battery pack or charger. Read all cautionary markings on charger and battery pack.
• Disconnect battery pack before making adjustments, changing accessories, servicing, moving, or storing the unit to reduce the risk of accidental starting.

Safety Symbols

The label on your tool may include the following symbols:

• V: Volts
• Hz: Hertz
• min: minutes
• .../min: per minute
• BPM: beats per minute
• IPM: impacts per minute
• RPM: revolutions per minute
• sfpm: surface feet per minute
• SPM: strokes per minute
• A: amperes
• W: watts
• AC: alternating current
• DC: direct current
• AC/DC: alternating or direct current
• [Class I Construction]: Class I Construction (grounded)
• [Class II Construction]: Class II Construction (double insulated)
• no: no load speed
• n: rated speed
• [Earthing Terminal]: earthing terminal
• [Safety Alert Symbol]: safety alert symbol
• [Visible Radiation]: visible radiation
• [Wear Respiratory Protection]: wear respiratory protection
• [Wear Eye Protection]: wear eye protection
• [Wear Hearing Protection]: wear hearing protection
• [Read Documentation]: read all documentation

Assembly and Adjustments

WARNING: Turn unit off and remove battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories to reduce the risk of serious personal injury. Accidental start-up can cause injury.

CAUTION: Ensure the battery is removed before removing extension attachment or end attachment. An attachment must be attached to the housing before use.

Blow Tube Assembly (Fig. B)

1. Line up the pegs (7) on the bottom of the tube with the notch (8) on the bottom of the housing opening.
2. Push the tube into the blower housing until the lock engages the tube.
3. Pull on the tube to ensure it is securely in place.
4. To remove the tube, insert a screwdriver into the unlocking hole (9) on the side of the blower tube. Depress the tab inside and pull tube off.

WARNING: Do not operate blower without tube securely in place. Never reach down into housing through tube hole.

WARNING: Always remove the battery when you leave blower unattended or when storing, checking, adjusting, cleaning, or working on blower.

Installing and Removing the Battery Pack (Fig. C, E)

NOTE: For best results, make sure your battery pack is fully charged.

WARNING: Before removing or installing battery, make certain the speed lock lever (2) is in the off position to prevent switch actuation (Fig. E).

• To install battery pack: Insert battery pack (10) into battery housing (6) until fully seated and an audible click is heard. Make sure battery pack is fully seated and fully latched into position.
• To remove battery pack: Depress the battery release button (11) in the top of the battery housing and pull battery pack out of appliance.

Proper Hand Position (Fig. D)

WARNING: ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a sudden reaction.

Hold the blower with one hand on the main handle (3).

Operation

WARNING: Do not operate blower without blow tube securely in place. Never reach down into housing through tube hole.

Always wear safety glasses. Wear a filter mask if the operation is dusty. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.

WARNING: Cut Hazard. When turning the tool off, wait 10 seconds for the fan to stop rotating before removing the blower tube.

• Always ensure the blower is switched OFF and the battery is removed when: leaving unattended, clearing a blockage, checking, adjusting, cleaning, or working on the blower.
• Only use blower in daylight or good artificial light.

Switching ON/OFF (Fig. E)

WARNING: Use both hands to grip the product firmly when switching on. Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.

• To turn the blower ON: Ensure the speed lock lever (2) is in the off position and depress the trigger switch (1).
• To lock the blower ON: Pull back on the speed lock lever (2). The blower runs at higher speeds as the lever is moved further. The speed lock lever can also be pulled back to start the blower without needing to first depress the trigger switch.
• To turn the blower OFF: Release the trigger switch (1) and/or push forward on the speed lock lever and return it to its off position.

Use (Fig. C, F)

CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at self or bystanders.

Always wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Wear a filter mask if the operation is dusty. Use of gloves, long pants and substantial footwear is recommended. Keep long hair and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts.

• Install the battery pack (10) into the battery housing.
• Hold the blow tube approximately 7 inches (180 mm) above the ground, turn the blower ON, and using a sweeping motion from side to side, advance slowly, keeping the accumulated debris/leaves in front of you as shown in Fig. F.

Maintenance

WARNING: Turn unit off and remove the battery pack before making any adjustments or removing/installing attachments or accessories to reduce the risk of serious personal injury. Accidental start-up can cause injury.

Cleaning

Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk of eye injury, always wear ANSI Z87.1 approved eye protection when performing this procedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DEWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DEWALT recommended accessories should be used with this product.

Recommended accessories are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. For assistance locating accessories, contact DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) or visit www.dewalt.com.

Repairs

The charger and batteries are not serviceable. There are no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.

WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance, and adjustment should be performed by a factory service center or an authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts.

Product Registration and Warranty

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Three-Year Limited Warranty

For warranty terms, go to www.dewalt.com/support/warranty. To request a written copy, contact Customer Service at DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286 or call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258).

Latin America: This warranty does not apply to products sold in Latin America. See country-specific warranty information or contact the local company/website.

Free Warning Label Replacement: If your warning labels become illegible or are missing, call 1-800-4-DEWALT (1-800-433-9258) for a free replacement.

Compatible Battery Packs and Chargers

60V Max* Li-ion

Battery Packs: DCB606, DCB609, DCB609G, DCB612, DCB615

Chargers: DCB094, DCB102, DCB103, DCB104, DCB107, DCB112, DCB113, DCB115, DCB118, DCB132, DCB1102, DCB1104, DCB1106, DCB1112

*Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20, 60 or 120 volts. Nominal voltage is 18, 54 or 108. (120V Max* is based on using 2 DEWALT 60V Max* lithium-ion batteries combined.)

WARNING: Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

NOTE: Do not charge when the battery pack is below 40°F (4.5°C) or above 104°F (40°C). Do not store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104°F (40°C).

Trademarks

The following are trademarks for DEWALT power tools: the yellow and black color scheme, the "D" shaped air intake grill, the array of pyramids on the handgrip, the kit box configuration, and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool.