OWNER’S MANUAL
20V Lithium-ion Blower
With (1) 20V 2.0Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
Model LB23020-1
Your cordless blower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of
operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual
before using this product.
.Thank you for your purchase.
DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. OPERATING, ASSEMBLY,
PARTS, SERVICE QUESTIONS? GO TO AMERICANLAWNMOWER.COM OR CALL
1-800-633-1501 BETWEEN 8:00 AM—5:00 PM EST FOR ASSISTANCE.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
BATTERY MUST BE
CHARGED BEFORE FIRST
USE. TWO TO THREE INITIAL
CHARGING/DISCHARGING
CYCLES MAY BE REQUIRED
TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM RUN
TIME/CAPACITY.
CA Compliant Charger Included (Model No. CHL82000-1)
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads and
understands all safety instructions and other information contained
in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during
use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this
product may contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use and in
instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and pets should
stay at a safe distance from the work area.
DRESS PROPERLY – Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
USE SAFETY GLASSES –Wear safety glasses with side shields
or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard
when operating this product. Use face or dust mask if
environment is dusty.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE – Do not use appliance for any job
except that for which it is intended.
REMOVE BATTERY FROM BLOWER when not in use or when
servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS – Before further use of the Blower,
any part that is damaged should be carefully checked to
determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that
may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced.
LIGHTING - Only operate Cordless Blower in daylight or good
artificial light.
DON’T OVERREACH – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
WARNING: Do Not use the Cordless Blower with any type of
accessory or attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don’t use Cordless
Blower in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not operate Cordless
Blower in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in these
tools normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING – Don’t carry the Cordless
Blower with finger on switch.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to move rocks or sharp materials while
operating Blower unit. Do not use the Cordless Blower for any
purpose other than that for which it was designed.
DO NOT PUT ANY OBJECT INTO OPENINGS. Do not use with
any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
WARNING: Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model described in this manual.
Accessories that may be suitable for one blower may create a risk
of injury when used on another blower. Use only as described in
this manual.
WARNING: Turn off all controls before removing battery.
WARNING: Use extra care when cleaning on stairs or steps.
CAUTION: Use only Yardworks 20V batteries with this tool.
CAUTION: Keep children and small pets a safe distance away while
operating the Cordless Blower. Flying Debris can cause personal
injury.
DON’T FORCE CORDLESS BLOWER – It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was
designed.
STAY ALERT – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
Do not operate Cordless Blower when you are tired or under the
influence of medications, drugs or alcohol.
STORE IDLE CORDLESS BLOWER INDOORS – When not in use,
your Cordless Blower should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN CORDLESS BLOWER WITH CARE – Keep blower
tube and handles clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Keep handles dry and free from oil and grease.
CAUTION: Disconnect battery pack from blower before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the blower. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the blower
accidentally.
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.
Under extreme conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, flush them with clean water for a minimum of
10 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
CAUTION: 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 sparks, burns, or a fire.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the States of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
-compounds in fertilizers
-compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
-arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety
equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LB23020-1
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 V / 2.0Ah, DC only
Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 MPH
Tube Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 In.
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.4 LBS
BATTERY PACK
ON/OFF SWITCH
HANDLE
- One Speed Switch - Rubber Over-Molded Handle -
BLOWER TUBE
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TUBE ASSEMBLY
To attach the tube to the blower, line up the tube with the blower
housing as shown. Push the tube into the blower housing until the
lock button engages with the lock hole in the tube.
PACKING LIST
- Blower
- Blower Tube
- Battery and Charger
- Owner’s manual
This product requires some assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-633-1501
for assistance.
ASSEMBLY
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POWER BOOST
BUTTON
NOTE: Ensure the blower is switched off and the battery is removed
before attaching or removing the sweeper tube. The tube must be
assembled to the housing before use.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BATTERY PACK FROM THE UNIT
Slide the battery pack in your blower (see picture). Ensure the battery
is securely connected to blower. To remove battery, depress release
button and slide battery pack out of tool.
TO TURN THE TOOL ON
Slide on/off switch forward as shown in Fig.1. To turn the tool
OFF, slide switch back as shown in Fig 2.
WARNING: Do Not use the blower with any type of accessory or
attachment. Such usage might be hazardous.
BLOWING
Blower can be used to clean corners,
fences, walls, wooden areas or beneath
cars. Be careful how you point the jet of air
as it could move heavy material and cause
injury or damage.
Turn the switch to on, point the jet of air in
front of you and move forward slowly to
gather together the leaves or to move the leaves from inaccessible
areas.
Avoid collisions with hard objects which could damage your blow-
er.
Keep bystanders and animals at least 5 m (15 feet) away from the
working area.
OPERATING
MAINTENANCE
If you drop the blower, carefully inspect it for damage. If the tube is
broken, housing cracked, or handles broken or if you see any
other condition that may affect the blower’s operation, call our
customer service help line at 1-800-633-1501 for assistance.
To clean the tool, make sure the battery is detached from the unit,
then use only mild soap and a damp cloth. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an
authorized service center or other qualified service organization,
always using identical replacement parts.
CAUTION: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic.
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals Do not store the tool
on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
CALL US FIRST !!
Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your cordless
blower at 1.800.633-1501 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time, or get assistance on americanlawnmower.com.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
- Unit does not run
Possible Cause
- Battery not making contact
- Battery not installed properly
- Battery not charged
Possible Solution
- Check battery is fully inserted
- Check that battery is securely connected to the blower
- Check battery charging requirements. See Charger / Battery Manuals
- Battery will not charge
- Battery not inserted into charger
- Charger not plugged in
- Surrounding air temperature too hot or too cold
- Insert battery into charger until red LED appears
- Plug charger into a working outlet
- Check current at receptacle by plugging in a lamp or other appliance
- Check to see if receptacle is connected to a light switch which turns
power off when you turn out the lights
- Move charger and tool to a surrounding air temperature of above 39
degree F (4 degree C) or below 104 degree F (40 degree C)
Make sure that the switch is in “OFF” position, the battery pack is
disconnected and all the rotating parts are at a standstill before
cleaning, carrying out inspections or moving from one place to
another.
Do not put part of your body such as hands and fingers in the
exhaust opening.
Do not switch the machine on in enclosed or poorly ventilated
spaces or in the presence of flammable and/or explosive
substances such as liquids, gas and powders.
WARNING: After battery has been fully depleted, make sure switch
is in the “OFF” position.
POWERBOOST FEATURE
This feature is located on tool handle as shown in Fig 3.It
allows you to optimize the tool performance and boost the
power as needed.
• Switch the blower on.
• To activate the “Boost” mode, depress the POWERBOOST
button.
• Operate in “Normal”
mode for most blowing
needs.(Longer runtime
will be achieved.)
• Activate “Boost”
mode as needed to
clear heavy or wet
debris.
Fig.2
Fig.1
POWERBOOST
Button
Fig.3
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Charge the battery pack only with Yardworks 20V Chargers.
Allow at least 80 minutes of charge time before initial use of the
blower.
Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage, 120volts,
60Hz, AC only.
The battery charger should be operated in temperatures between 39
and 104 degrees F
The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place.
2 to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be required to achieve
maximum run time/capacity.
DO NOT attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no
customer serviceable parts inside. Call customer service helpline at
1-800-633-1501 for assistance.
DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely damaged
or completely worn out. They can explode in a fire causing injury.
DO NOT charge appliance in rain, or in wet locations.
Use the battery charger indoors only.
Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to prevent
damage to the charger during a power surge.
When fully charged, the battery can be safely stored in temperatures
down to -4 degrees F for a period of up to four weeks, before
requiring charging. Fully charge battery pack every 90 days.
If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down after a full
80 minute charging period, a replacement battery pack is needed.
To prevent permanent damage to the battery, never store in a
discharged condition.
WINTER STORAGE - Fully recharge before storage and then again
every 90 days.
Since the battery will not develop a memory, it does not have to be
fully discharged before recharging.
A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur under
extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions. This does not
indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is broken and this
leakage gets on your skin.
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice of vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean
water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek immediate
medical attention.
TO CHARGE - SEE CHARGER MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Remove the battery pack from the Cordless Blower, cover the terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
or disassemble battery pack or remove any components. This product contains lithium-ion batteries which must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of these batteries in the municipal solid waste or rural trash
pick up systems.
The RBRC seal on the Li-Ion battery pack indicates that the cost to recycle the battery pack at the end of its useful life has already
been paid by The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company. It is illegal to place spent Li-Ion batteries in the local
municipal solid waste or in the trash. RBRC in cooperation with The Great States Corporation/American Lawn Mower Company has
provided an environmentally friendly and easy way to recycle spent Li-Ion batteries. Just contact your local recycling center or call
1.800.8.BATTERY for information on where to drop off the spent battery.
Constant Red = Battery is charging
Constant Green = Battery is fully charged
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Battery Pack
Charger
CALL US FIRST !!
Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your cordless blower at 1.800.633.1501
between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, or get assistance on americanlawnmower.com
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PARTS AND SERVICE
Always mention the model number when ordering kits/items for this tool.
No. Kit/Item Number Description QTY
1 LB20-BTK-2 Blower tube kit 1
2 BL82120-1 20V battery 1
3
CHL82000-1
20V charger 1
For parts or service, please call 1-800-633-1501 or visit us online at AMERICANLAWNMOWER.COM.
Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit.
REPAIR PARTS (KITS/ ITEMS)
The serial/model number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please record the
serial number in the space provided below.
MODEL NUMBER LB23020-1____
SERIAL NUMBER_______________
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OWNER’S MANUAL
20V Lithium-ion Blower
With (1) 20V 2.0Ah Lithium-ion Battery
Copyright. All Rights Reserved.
Model LB23020-1
YARDWORKS WARRANTY POLICY
In a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the right
to make component changes or design changes when necessary.
Rev. 10/20/2020
• 2 Year limited warranty on all Yardworks 20V lithium ion power tools from date of purchase when used for per-
sonal, household, or family use.
• 2 Year limited warranty on all Yardworks 20V lithium ion batteries and chargers from date of purchase when used
for personal, household, or family use.
The Great States Corp. (GSC) warrants to the original owner that this Yardworks product and service part is free from
defects in materials and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace any defective product or part for the warranty peri-
od as stated above.
• Warranty voided if used for commercial or industrial purposes or any other improper use as determined by GSC.
• Warranty does not include repairs necessary due to operator’s abuse or negligence (including overloading the product
beyond capacity or immersion in water), or the failure to assemble, operate, maintain or store the product according to
the instructions in the owner’s manual.
• This warranty does not cover
Wear items, including but not limited to - drive belts & gears, tines, cutting blades, mower blades, saw chains,
mulching blades, blower fans, spool covers, trimmer line, blower and vacuum tubes, guide bars, high pressure
hoses, wheels, handles, augers, worn bags, power cables, and other items subject to wear over time.
Wear on batteries, including but not limited to – drops, wear and breakage on charger, exposure to extreme
temperature swings (hot or cold), battery left on charger too long, battery left uncharged for too long, and misuse
or abuse of the battery.
• This warranty does not cover damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity or other environmental extremes.
• This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish or normal wear and tear on the products
including, but not limited to scratches, cracks, dents, or damage caused by outside chemicals.
• This warranty is not transferable and only applies to new products sold directly from an authorized retailer. This
warranty does not apply to any product, new or used, purchased through unauthorized third-party channels. For
information on authorized dealers, contact our customer support hotline at 1-800-633-1501 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Est)
• Any incidental, indirect or consequential loss, damage, or expense that may result from any defect or malfunction of
the products is not covered by the warranty.
• The warranty does not include installation, assembly or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual. The
expense of delivering the product to the vendor and the expense of returning the product or replacement parts to the
owner is not covered by the warranty.
Additional Warranty Limitations
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
not apply to you. Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold ―as is, or sold as reconditioned are not covered under the
warranty.
Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper assembly, incorrect voltage, improper wiring,
improper maintenance, improper modification or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended
is not covered by this warranty.
Proof of purchase, original dated sales receipt, must accompany all warranty claims.
For claims go to americanlawnmower.com or call our customer support hotline from 8am-5pm EST,
Mon-Fri at 1-800-633-1501
American Lawn Mower Company
The Great States Corporation
7444 Shadeland Station Way
Indianapolis, IN 46256 USA
Phone 1-800-633-1501
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