Operation Manual

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5. For switch-on, slide the on/off switch (8)
into position “l”, the device starts up.
To switch off, slide the on/off switch (8)
into position “0”, the device switches off.
6. With the airstream regulator (7) set the
optimal blowing and sucking strength.
Always work at the lowest possible
motor rpm level, since the noise level
and power consumption both in-
crease / decrease with motor output.
Working with appliance
The foliage vacuum may only be
used for the following purposes:
- As a blower to pile up dry leaf
material or to blow material out
of places that are hard to access
(e.g. under cars)
- As a suction device to suck
up dry leaf material. The device
also functions as a shredder in
the suction function. The dry
leaves are shredded and their
volume is reduced, preparing
the material for later compost-
ing if desired. The shredding
intensity depends on the size of
the leaf material and its residual
moisture.
Uses other than those described
here may damage the machine
and put the operator at risk.
During work, ensure that the device
is not struck against hard objects,
which can cause damage. Do not
suck up any solid bodies such
as stones, branches or pieces of
branch, r cones or similar, since
these can damage the device, in
particular the shredding mechanism.
Repairs of this type are not covered
by the guarantee.
Pull out mains plug immediately
if the impeller wheel is blocked
or if the cable is damaged or
gets wound around something!
Danger of electric shock!
Suction operating mode:
• Set the operating mode selector
switch to the symbol (see “Initial
Operation”). Check whether the
collection bag is correctly assembled.
• Make sure the volumes of leaf material
sucked in at one time are not too large.
This will avoid clogging of the blower
/ suction tube and blockage of the im-
peller wheel.
To reduce wear on the collec-
tion bag, do not drag it along the
ground while working.
If the device stops suddenly dur-
ing operation and does not pro-
duce any suction, then it is to be
switched off immediately. Pull out
the power plug and make sure
that no material is wedged in be-
tween the shredder impeller and
the casing. Carry out the work as
described in the chapter “Cleaning
and Maintenance”. If the appliance
will not start, consult our Service
Centre.
Emptying the collection bag (picture 4):
With full collection bag, the suction pump-
ing capacity decreases considerably and
the collection bag must be emptied when
the bag is full or interferes with the suction
capacity of the device.
Disconnect the device and pull out
the power plug before emptying
the collection bag. Danger of elec-
tric shock!