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(Original instructions)
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To switch the appliance off, slide the on/off switch (1.2)
back.
Cable restraint (fig. D)
A cable restraint (2) is incorporated into the rear of the
powerhead.
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Loop the cable (14) 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. E and F)
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Attach the blow clamshell (4) and blow tube (5) to the
powerhead (10) (Fig. E) by locating the blower clamshell
(4) as indicated by the arrow, then pivot about this point
and press the release button (9) until the catch (16) is fully
engaged.
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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. F).
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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/vacuum tube (fig. E)
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To disconnect the blow clamshell (4) or vacuum tube (8)
from the powerhead (10), press the release button (9),
making sure that the tube does not fall to the ground.
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The release button (9) will not operate if the on/off switch
(1) is in the on position.
Vacuum mode (fig. G - I)
Note: For vacuuming/shredding, the collection bag (3) must
be fitted.
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Attach the collection bag (3) to the vacuum outlet (17)
using the bayonet fitting, (fig. G).
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Attach the vacuum assembly and tube to the powerhead
(10) by locating the assembly as indicated by the arrow,
then pivot about this point and press the release button (9)
until the catch (16) is fully engaged.
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Place the strap (11) from the collection bag over your
should (fig. I) this will support the additional weight as the
collection bag fills.
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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. I).
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For stubborn debris/leaves your vacuum tube is fitted with
a scraper (6). Use the scraper to loosen the debris and
continue to vacuum as normal.
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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! 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.
Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible sollution
Failure to operate
Check the connection to the
power supply.
Check the fuse in the plug, if
blown, replace (UK only).
Check that the blow/vacuum tube
assembly is correctly fitted to the
powerhead
If the fuse continues to blow -
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply and consult
your local Black & Decker
authorised repair agent.
Poor vacuum/high
pitched whine
Switch off - disconnect from the
mains power supply, debris
should fall clear of the tube.
Remove and empty the collection
bag.
Check that both the inlet and exit
ports on the vacuum tube are
clear.
Remove any debris from the fan
area.
If poor vacuuming continues -
immediately disconnect from the
mains power supply and consult
your local Black & Decker
authorised repair agent.
