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As the bag fills, the power of the suction will decrease,
switch off the blowvac and unplug from the mains power
supply.
X
To remove the bag, press the latch (26) to disengage
from the bag holder and slide the bag out.
X
To empty, hold the plastic collection bag handle (4) and
grab the nylon handle (27) on the underside of the bag.
Turn the bag upside down and shake out any debris and
leaves.
Troubleshooting
Maintenance
Your Black & Decker appliance has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends
upon proper appliance care and regular cleaning.
X
Keep the appliance clean and dry.
X
Remove any leaves stuck to the inside of the vacuum
tube.
X
Regularly clean the ventilation slots with a clean, dry
paint brush.
X
To clean the appliance, use only mild soap and a damp
cloth. Never let any liquid get inside the tool and never
immerse any part of the tool into liquid. Do not use any
abrasive or solvent-based cleaner.
X
Self lubricating bearings are used in your product,
therefore lubrication is not required.
Protecting the environment
Should you find one day that your Black & Decker product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with household waste. Make this product
available for separate collection.
Separate collection of used products and packaging
allows materials to be recycled and used again. Re-
use of recycled materials helps prevent
environmental pollution and reduces the demand
for raw materials.
Local regulations may provide for separate collection of
electrical products from the household, at municipal waste
sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product.
Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and
recycling of Black & Decker products once they have
reached the end of their working life. To take advantage of
this service please return your product to any authorised
repair agent who will collect them on our behalf.
You can check the location of your nearest authorised repair
agent by contacting your local Black & Decker office at the
address indicated in this manual. Alternatively, a list of
authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of
our after-sales service and contacts are available on the
Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.
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.
5 Check the locking ring position.
Poor vacuum/
high pitched
whine
1 Switch off - disconnect from 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.
Separate collection. This product must not be
disposed of with normal household waste.
