DeWalt DWOAS7BL - Maintenance, Accessories, and Service; Tool Cleaning and Upkeep; Recommended Accessories and Repairs

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Repairs
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or batterypack.
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WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should
be performed by a
DeWALT
factory service center or a
DeWALT
authorized service center. Always use identical
replacementparts.
Accessories
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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 for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact
DeWALT
call 1‑800‑4‑
DeWALT
(1-800-433-9258) or
visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
Cleaning
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WARNING: 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.
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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.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and remove the battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An
accidental start‑up can causeinjury.
Your D
e
WALT power tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regularcleaning.
Use (Fig.E)
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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses. Always wear
respiratory protection. Always wear hearing protection.
Use of gloves, long pants and substantial footwear is
recommended. Keep long hair and loose clothing away
from openings and movingparts.
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CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at self
orbystanders.
1. Hold the blower approximately 7" (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.
Switching On and Off (Fig.C)

WARNING: Always wear safety glasses. Always wear
respiratory protection. Always wear hearing protection.
Use of gloves, long pants and substantial footwear is
recommended. Keep long hair and loose clothing away
from openings and movingparts.

CAUTION: Do not point unit discharge at self
orbystanders.
1. To turn the blower ON, squeeze the trigger switch
17
.
2. To turn the blower OFF, release the trigger switch
17
.
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WARNING: Do not operate blower without blow
tube securely in place. Never reach down into housing
through tubehole.
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WARNING: Always wear safety glasses. Always wear
respiratory protection. Always wear hearing protection.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Keep long hair
and loose clothing away from openings and moving
parts. For household useonly.
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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:
‑ You leave blowerunattended.
‑ Clearing ablockage.
‑ Checking, adjusting, cleaning or working onblower.
• Only use blower in daylight or good artificiallight.
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WARNING: Hold the tool using only the designated
gripping surfaces: The powerhead handle and the
auxiliary handle.
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WARNING: Do not use the pole as a grippingsurface.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the powerhead
handle
15
and one hand on the auxiliary handle
16
.
Proper Hand Position (Fig.C–E)
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position asshown.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
suddenreaction.