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Optional Garden Groom
®
Mega Bag Instructions
The Mega Bag Attachment
The Mega Bag attachment is supplied fully assembled,
(see Fig 7).
Check the assembly for damage and ensure all the component parts are in perfect condition and firmly
connected together before proceeding.
Preparing the Mega Bag
Lay the hose, extension tube and bag out in a straight line adjacent to the hedge to be trimmed, position-
ing the bag behind the anticipated direction of progress. Ensure the hose is not twisted and the bag is
sitting square on its flat base.
Attach the extension tube
(Fig 8)
the Garden Groom
®
trimmer as illustrated
(Fig 9)
, by offering the inlet
of the tube to the clipping outlet of the trimmer. Lift the back of the tube up to the underside of the ma-
chine, ensuring the interlock peg is aligned with the interlock switch, in the same way as the conventional
container.
Secure the tube with the retaining clip.
Plug the Garden Groom
®
trimmer into the main electrical supply and turn on.
The Garden Groom
®
trimmeris now ready for use. If however it does not operate, check the interlock peg
is correctly aligned with the switch and the retaining clip firmly in place. If the problem persists, refer to
the Troubleshooting page at the back of the Garden Groom
®
trimmer manual.
Use of Mega Bag Attachment
Start up the trimmer in the normal manner by operating the main switch and the front switch, ensuring
the safety switch is released on the rear handle. The flexible hose and Mega Bag will inflate, providing a
clear passage for the debris to flow from the trimmer exhaust to the bag.
As progress is made, to avoid any restriction of movement and strain on the tube/hose coupling, occasion-
ally pull the bag along by the hose in advance of the cutting location.
During use, minor kinking of the hose is acceptable; however ensure the tube is not twisted, as this will
restrict the flow of waste material.
It will be necessary to periodically shake the debris down the hose to ensure smooth conveyance of mate-
rial into the volume bag.
When the bag is sufficiently full, unzip the flap at the rear and pour the shredded material into an appropri-
ate receptacle or onto a compost area.
Working from a ladder
When working from a ladder always ensure it is stable on solid ground and never overreach.
Take care when positioning the ladder, that there is sufficient freedom of movement for the power cable
and the flexible tube.
Always ensure the position of the ladder, bag and hose do not cause a potential tripping hazard or create
any restriction of movement during the hedge trimming operation.
Storage
Ensure the tube, hose and bag are completely free of waste material before storing away.
Store in a dry place, free of hazards that could cause damage to any of the component parts.
Safety
Check periodically there are no breaks or damage to the Mega Bag assembly.
The Garden Groom
®
trimmer should never be used without the extension tube or hose in position.
NEVER INSERT YOUR HAND UP THE EXTENSION TUBE
Warning
Always unplug your Garden Groom
®
trimmer from the main electrical supply before carrying out any
maintenance.
Damage
The three component parts of the Mega Bag attachment have been designed for easy detachment. If the
extension tube is damaged simply detach the hose by the hook and loop.
If the hose is damaged, unzip the coupling at the bag and untie the extension tube. For Mega Bag damage
simply unzip the hose.
Always wear
protective eyewear
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
Extension Tube
Extension Tube
Interlock
Switch
Retaining
clip
Interlock
Peg
Exhaust
Mega Bag
Clipping Outlet
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