al years ago Graham Wilson,
a retired engineer was cutting hedges
in his garden. After a long hard day, he
said to himself there must be an easier
and safer way to do this job!!
So he set about trying to solve the
problems that all gardeners face when
they venture out to cut their hedges.
At first it started out as a hobby, but
the more Graham got closer to solving
the problems, the more determined he
was to see the job through. In 2000,
he received a number of UK government
grants for safety and innovation, which
helped him fund the initial stages of the
project. He then approached a number
of leading garden tool manufacturers,
with a view to them taking on his
invention. Without exception they
all rejected his concept.
Graham however, was determined
to see his vision through. He was
convinced he had a concept that would
dramatically benefit gardeners around
the world, that concept would change
a potentially dangerous and time
consuming chore, into a far more
pleasant and safe gardening function.
To achieve his goal Graham needed
to raise substantial funds and in 1999,
and background
at the age of 53, he re-mortgaged his
home and ploughed all of his savings
into the development of his invention.
Years on and after spending a small
fortune on development, manufacturing
and patent costs and with many
disappointments and rejections along
the way, Graham has succeeded in
introducing the GARDEN GROOM to
gardeners around the world.
He has truly solved the problems
associated with hedge trimming and
with the GARDEN GROOM has presented
a unique product that cuts, shreds and
captures the majority of waste material
and with its concealed blade, makes
it virtually impossible to cut the
mains cable.
Great ideas are always worth fighting for!
Thanks Graham.
Graham Wilson - Inventor and Chairman of Garden Groom
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Garden Groom Midi Volume Bag Instructions
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Your Volume bag Attachment
The volume bag attachment is supplied fully assembled,
(see fig. 1)
Check the assembly for damage and ensure all the component
parts are in perfect condition and firmly connected together
before proceeding.
Preparing your Volume Bag
Lay the hose, extension tube and bag out in a straight line
adjacent to the hedge to be trimmed, positioning 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.2) to your Garden Groom Midi
as illustrated (Fig.3), by offering the inlet of the tube to the
exhaust of the Groom. Lift the back of the tube up to the
underside of the machine, 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 your Garden Groom Midi into the mains electrical supply
and switch on.
Your Garden Groom Midi should now be ready for use. If however
it does not operate, check the interlock peg is correctly aligned
with the switch and the retaining clip is firmly in place. If the
problem persists, refer to the Troubleshooting page at the back of
the Garden Groom Midi manual.
Use of your Volume Bag Attachment
Start up the Groom in the normal manor by operating the
main switch and the front switch, ensuring the safety switch is
released on the rear handle. The flexible hose and volume bag
will inflate, providing a clear passage for the debris to flow from
the Groom exhaust to the bag.
As progress is made, to avoid any restriction of movement
and strain on the tube/hose coupling, occasionally 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 material into the
volume bag.
When the bag is sufficiently full, unzip the flap at the rear end and
pour the shredded material into an appropriate 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 there is sufficient freedom
of movement for the mains 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 clear 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
volume bag assembly.
The Garden Groom Midi 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 Midi from the mains electrical
supply before carrying out any mainteneance.
Damage
The three component parts of the Volume Bag Attachment have
been designed for easy detachment. If the extension tube is
damaged simply detach the hose by untying the cord.
If the hose is damaged unzip the coupling at the bag
and untie the extension tube. For volume bag damage
simply unzip the hose.
Always wear
protective eyewear
