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Position C - Minimum blow speed.
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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 blow/vacuum tube (Fig. F)
•
Switch off your product and disconnect
from the mains power supply. (If in vac
mode, remove the bag).
F
•
To disconnect the tube from the
powerhead, depress the release button
as shown (Fig. F1), ensuring the tube
does not fall to the ground.
•
The release button will not depress if
on/off switch is in the forward “on”
position.
Vacuum mode (Fig. E & F)
•
Ensure your product is switched off and
disconnected from the mains power
supply.
E
•
Attach the vacuum tube in the same
way as stated previously for the GW250
blow mode (Fig. E1 & Fig. E3).
To fit the bag assembly to your product:
F
•
Align the notches on the bag fitting with
the recesses on the vacuum outlet
(fig. F2).
•
Slide the bag fitting onto the vacuum
outlet and tighten the fitting (fig. F3).
•
Locate the front of the collection bag
into the clip on the underside of the
vacuum tube (Fig. F4).
•
Using the nylon band locate the rear
of the collection bag over the lip
positioned at the rear of the powerhead
(Fig. F5 & Fig. F6).
•
Ensure the bag zip is closed before
operation (Fig. F5).
•
Position the tube slightly above the
debris/leaves. Switch your product on,
then using a sweeping motion the
debris/leaves will be sucked up the
tube, shredded and thrown into the
collection bag (Fig. F7).
•
As the bag fills the power of the suction
will decrease, switch off your product and
unplug from the mains power supply.
•
To remove the bag, unclip it using the
nylon handle as shown (fig. F6) and
loosen the fitting. Unzip the bag and
empty it before continuing (fig. F9).
Fitting of the blower vac wheel
(Fig. G) (K models only)
•
Disconnect your product from the
electricity supply before fitting the
wheel.
Note:
To be used in the vac mode only.
G
•
Locate the wheel onto the vac tube.
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
authorised repair 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
authorised repair 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
authorised repair agent.
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