20 Most Recent Black & Decker & Leaf Hog Blower / Vacuum Questions & Answers

Me too!!! ??

open the covers while unplugged and see if a wire came unplugged

You haven't stated the model you're referring to.. Here's a link to a Black and Decker blower vac manual, but it might not be your model as I'm having to guess due to lack of info.http://compsource.manualsonline.com/user-manual/black_decker/blower/bv3600

Depending on your model and when it was made, there is a safety recall on these blowershttp://www.blackanddecker.com/support/safety-recalls/black-and-decker-bv4000-blower-vac-type-1

I removed the safety switch and banged it on a workbench multiple times while working the switch. Small amounts of dirt came out each time. I did this until I saw no more dirt. I tested the switch periodically during this procedure with a multi-meter. Switch worked intermittently when I first checked it, then worked consistently after "cleaning." Reassembled and the unit started right up!

Black & Decker Motors do spark when running, it that what you see.

If you got it without the box and it is set up only as a blower then you are missing two parts. The bag attachment which attaches where your blower tube is now and the input nozzle which is like the blower tube you now have only larger. It goes on the air intake, where the orange cover is now. Grab a manual online although I doubt it would be cost effective to try and buy the missing parts.

Hi Geno,I have the same problem. Reading previous answers it seems we need to remove the sparkplug, insert a bit of rope gently in to block the motor and once blocked the nut on the fan/impeller can be undone.I'm going to give this a try on mine. Recommend we both proceed with caution, mate!Good luck!

You will be wasting your time. The fan creating the wind is not going to give you proper flow. It was designed to work one way. Changing wiring will not work on some motors. Also depends if its AC or DC motor.

Hi this is a very common problem, the problem is with the safety trigger that you have to press before you press the start button, now the only way of fixing this is to take the thing apart. its not that easy to do but if you have took things apart before then you should have no problems.

you need to undo all the screws on the one side that holds the casing on then gently split the plastic apart, this then lets you see the problem what it is is a small plastic piece that has come out of place you need to slide this back on place then put it back together, once you have done this you should find it will be working again.

If you have never done any thing like this before then please leave it to someone who has some idea of what they are doing as you could cause harm to yourself and others if its not put back together properly,

remember this is electric and can shock someone, never take the case off with it plugged in and never use it with the case loose or off

take your time and you should be ok just remember where each screw is from and how you took it apart.

please leave it to someone else if you are unsure what you are doing.

its not a highly skilled tool to take apart so the general diy person could repair this for you, so if you have messed about with other equipment then you should have no problems if not leave it to someone else who can help you

let me know how you get on or if you need further assistance ok

The plug then the cord. There is allot of stress where the cord enters the unit. if it looks worn you can rewire a new cord on it.