Operation Manual

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Operation
Switching on/off
Before using the machine, ensure that the bag has been
fitted, is not damaged or worn and the zip fastener has been
closed.
Instructions for using as vac/shredder
1. Move the changeover
switch to the vac/
shredding setting.
2. Hold the machine firmly
at the handle and place
the belt over your
shoulder. Adjust the belt
so that the machine can
be carried comfortably
and safely.
3. Switch the machine on.
4. Move the machine slowly and evenly over the material. Do
not press it into the leaves.
5. The suction power decreases when the bag is full. Switch
the machine off and disconnect from the mains. Open the
zip fastener and empty the bag.
6. After finishing work, move the changeover switch to the
blowing setting to remove any remains from the
suction/blowing pipe.
L Take up leaves in good time! – It is advisable to take
up fallen leaves when the weather is dry and as soon as they
have fallen. Wet leaves are a problem, together with leaves
that have already begun to rot or are on big piles.
Instructions for use as blower
1. Move the changeover
switch to the blowing
setting.
2. Hold the machine firmly at
the handle and place the
belt over your shoulder.
Adjust the belt so that the
machine can be carried
comfortably and safely.
3. Switch the machine on.
4. Move the suction/blowing pipe in generous swaying
movements uniformly a few centimetres over the ground,
moving from one side to the other.
Garden vac with speed control
This version has
adjustable motor speed
and therefore adjustable
vacuuming and blowing.
The speed is fully
variable from 3400 rpm
to 14000 rpm.
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Remove the plug from the power socket before
starting any maintenance or cleaning work.
Keep the garden vac in a dry place out of reach of children.
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If any faults occur, please contact the manufacturer
or an authorised company (see customer service list).
L Please proceed as follows to preserve the functioning
ability of your garden vac.
Cleaning the machine
Clean the machine thoroughly after you have finished
work.
1. Keep the slots free of dust. Clean the slots with a small
brush.
2. Clean the suction/blowing pipe with a commercially
available bottle brush.
3. Open the cleaning flap A to clean the shredder turbine B.
L Never move the changeover switch „vac / blow“
at an open cleaning flap.
4. Wipe the machine with a soft, clean cloth. Use mild soap
suds.
Do not clean the machine
 under running water.
 with a power cleaner.
 with aggressive cleaning agents containing acid,
chlorine, fuel or spirits.
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