Quick Start Guide

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Congratulations!
On purchasing the Black & Decker system which will
assure you of problem free leaf clearing.
GW200 - Mastervac
Vacuuming ✔ Shredding ✔
GW225
Vacuuming ✔ Shredding ✔ Variable blow speed ✔
GW250 - Mastervac 123
Vacuuming ✔ Shredding ✔ Variable blow speed ✔
This unit has many features designed for your benefit,
including:
• Powerful motor that blows air and will vacuum/
mulch.
• Unique 5 blade fan that will shred leaves into
small debris in a 7 to 1 ratio.
• Unique blow speed adjuster on blow tube
varying blow speed.
• Ergonomic design improves comfort and ease
of use.
• Large aperture vacuuming tube to maximise the
intake of leaves.
• 35 litre collection bag.
Description (Fig. A)
A
Following is a list of parts that will be
mentioned in this instruction manual and are
shown in the diagrams:
GW200
1. Powerhead
2. On/off switch
3. Release button
4. Vacuum tube upper
5. Vacuum tube lower
8. Carrying strap
9. Bag frame
10.Bag frame release
11.Collection bag
12.Cable restraint
GW225
1. Powerhead
2. On/off switch
3. Release button
4. Vacuum tube upper
5. Vacuum tube lower
6. Blow tube
7. Blow control
12.Cable restraint
13.Collection bag
GW250
1. Powerhead
2. On/off switch
3. Release button
4. Vacuum tube upper
5. Vacuum tube lower
6. Blow tube
7. Blow control
8. Carrying strap
9. Bag frame
10.Bag frame release
11.Collection bag
12.Cable restraint
Know your machine
Read this manual carefully, observing all
recommended safety precautions before,
during and after using your machine. Maintain
your machine in good working order.
Familiarise yourself with the controls on your
machine before attempting to operate it, but
above all, be sure you know how to stop the
machine in an emergency.
Retain this manual and all other literature
supplied for future reference.
Safety instructions
Training
6 mtrs
360˚
• Safe working distance whilst in blow mode.
• Never allow children or persons who are
unfamiliar with this type of machine to
use it, nor anyone who has not read this
manual.
• Do not allow children, animals or other
persons near your machine when in use
- always keep them at least 6m (20ft)
away from the working area.
• Remember that the operator/user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Instruction manualGW200/225/250