Black & Decker BDBV30, User Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Blow tube assembly (fig. D)
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Align the 2 markers (16) on bottom of the upper blow tube
(4) and the 2 markers (17) on the bottom of the lower blow
tube (5).
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Push the upper blow tube (4) firmly into the lower blow
tube (5) until they click into place.
Warning! Do not separate the tubes once assembled.
Fitting and removing the concentrator (fig. D)
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Slide the concentrator (30) firmly onto the bottom end of
the lower blow tube (5). Secure the concentrator by cliping
the tab (31) onto the clip (32)
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To remove, lift the clip (32) and slide the concentrator (30)
off the bottom of the lower blow tube (5).
Fitting and removing the rake (fig. E)
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Position the rake (18) above the mount (19) on the bottom
of the lower vac tube (8).
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Push down and slide the rake (18) firmly onto the mount
(19) until it clicks into place.
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To remove, lift the rake release (20) and slide the rake
(18) off the mount (19).
Use
Switching on and off (fig. F)
Warning! Grip the product firmly when switching on.
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To switch the appliance on, turn the variable speed control
(1) clockwise to the required setting.
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To switch the appliance off, turn the variable speed
control (1) anti-clockwise to the off position.
Cable restraint (fig. G)
A cable restraint (2) is incorporated into the rear of the
powerhead.
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Loop the cable (21) through the cable restraint (2).
Using your product
Warning! When using as a blower or vacuum, always wear
safety glasses. If using in dusty conditions, wear a filter mask
as well.
Warning! Switch off your product, allow the fan to stop and
remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any
adjustment, servicing or maintenance.
Blow mode (fig. H and I)
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Attach the fan cover (22) to the powerhead (11) by
locating the assembly as indicated by the arrow, then pivot
about this point and press the vac release button (9) until
the catch (23) is fully engaged. (fig. H)
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Align the assembled blow tube with the power head (11).
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Push the assembled blow tube onto the vacuum outlet
(25) until the lock engages tightly with the blow tube.
Warning! Never operate in Blow mode without the blow tube
and fan cover firmly in place.
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Hold the blow tube approximately 180 mm above the
ground, switch on the appliance and using a sweeping
motion from side to side, advance slowly keeping the
accumulated debris/leaves in front of you (fig. I).
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Once you have blown the debris/leaves into a pile, you
can convert to vacuum mode to collect the debris.
Removing the blow tube and fan cover
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To disconnect the blow tube press the bag release button
(10) and pull the tube off, making sure that the tube does
not fall to the ground.
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To disconnect the fan cover (22) press the vac release
button (9) and pull the fan cover (22) off, making sure that
the fan cover does not fall to the ground.
Vacuum mode (fig. H, J & K)
Note: For vacuuming/shredding, the collection bag (3) must
be fitted.
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Remove the fan cover (22) by pressing the vac release
button (9) and pulling the fan cover (22) off, making sure
that the fan cover does not fall to the ground.
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Attach the collection bag (3) to the vacuum outlet (25) by
pressing it firmly on till it clicks into place.
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Attach the assembled vacumm tube to the powerhead (11)
by locating the assembly as indicated by the arrow, then
pivot about this point and press the vac release button (9)
until the catch is fully engaged.
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Place the strap from the collection bag over your shoulder
(fig. K) this will support the additional weight as the
collection bag fills. Alternatively the collection bag can
be clipped to the support bracket (28 - fig. A) on the
upper vacuum tube (6) and the strap can be fitted to the
powerhead (11) on the hook (29).
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Position the vacuum tube slightly above the debris/leaves.
Switch on the appliance and use a sweeping motion; the
debris/leaves will be sucked up the tube, shredded and
thrown into the collection bag (fig. K).
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As the bag fills, the power of the suction will decrease,
switch off the appliance and unplug from the mains power
supply.
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Unzip the bag to empty the contents before continuing to
operate.
Warning! Never remove the collection bag without first turning
off and unplugging the appliance.
Note: If the suction decreases and the bag is not full, the
vacuum tube is probably clogged with debris. Turn off and
unplug the vacuum and clear the tube before continuing.