Quick Start Guide

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As the bag fills, the power of the suction
will decrease, switch off the unit and
unplug from the mains power supply.
Remove the bag frame assembly, depress
the bag frame latch (10) as shown in
(Fig. F4) and unzip the bag and empty
the debris before continuing (Fig. F7).
Fault finding
!
Disconnect from the mains power supply
before attempting any maintenance.
Failure to operate (1) Check the connection to the
power supply.
(2) Check the fuse in the plug, if
blown, replace (UK only).
(3) Check that the blow/vacuum
tube assembly is correctly fitted
to the powerhead.
(4) If the fuse continues to blow -
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply and consult
your local Black & Decker
service agent.
Poor vacuum/ (1) Switch off - disconnect from
high pitched whine the mains power supply, debris
should fall clear of the tube.
(2) Remove and empty the
collection bag.
(3) Check that both the inlet and
exit ports on the vacuum tube
are clear.
(4) Remove any debris from the
fan area.
(5) If poor vacuuming continues -
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply and consult
your local Black & Decker
service agent.
Poor shredding (1) Switch off - disconnect from
the mains power supply and
remove the collection bag.
(2) Remove the vacuum tube
and inspect the fan.
(3) Clean any debris from the fan
blades.
(4) If the fan is cracked or
damaged, do not use - consult
your local Black & Decker
service agent.
Cleaning your machine
!
Disconnect from the mains power supply
before any cleaning or maintenance is
carried out. Keep your machine dry.
Under no circumstances spray with water.
Clean your machine regularly.
Remove any leaves stuck to the inside of the
vacuum tube.
Plastic parts may be cleaned using a mild soap
and a cloth dampened with hot water.
!
Do not use any type of detergent, cleaner or
solvent which may contain chemicals that
could seriously damage the plastic.
Self lubricating bearings are used in your
machine, therefore lubrication is not required.
What to do if your Black & Decker
product needs repair
If your Black & Decker product should need repair
the quickest and simplest way is to take or send it
back to a Black & Decker service agent, providing
proof of purchase if a guarantee repair is required.
If you have any difficulty, please contact our service
and information centre at the address towards the
back of this manual who will give you every
assistance.
Unwanted products and the
environment
Should you find one day that your product
needs replacement, or is of no further use to
you, think of the protection of the environment.
Black & Decker service agents will accept
your old products and will dispose of them in
an environmentally safe way.
Black & Decker lawn and garden
guarantee (UK only)
This guarantee provides 36 months parts cover
and 12 months labour. Proof of purchase will be
required.
If your Black & Decker product becomes defective,
within the guarantee period, due to faulty materials
and workmanship, we guarantee to either replace all
defective parts, or at our discretion, replace the unit
free of charge, provided that:
The product is returned to us or our authorised
repairers with evidence of purchase.
The product has been used within the
parameters of its consumer classification.
The product has not been used for hire purposes.
Repairs have not been attempted by anyone
other than our authorised repair distributors.
The failure represents normal wear and tear.
This guarantee is offered as an extra benefit and is
additional to your statutory rights.