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V. OPERATION
5.1- Intended use
- The product is intended for outdoor domestic use in private gardens or lawns.
- The tool is not intended for professional or industrial use (ex.: in public parks, sports grounds…).
- The blower/vacuum is designed to blow/vacuum leaves as well as lawn debris such as grass clippings and
small twigs (smaller than 5mm). It is not to be used for any other purpose outside of the described scope in
this manual.
- The device is only to be used on dry surfaces, do NOT operate on damp or wet working area.
- Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (for ex. for suction of liquids, plastic bags, tissue paper, …; for
blowing fire, flammable or explosive material, …)
5.2- Operation
Before any operation:
-- Always visually inspect that the product does not show signs of use or damage.
-- Check that the screws, bolts and nuts are well tightened.
Replace any used or damaged part, and tighten firmly the screws, bolts and nuts when needed.
Ensure that the blower vacuum is only connected to conventional sockets with a 220-240V alternating
current supply.
Only use extension cables, if they are really necessary, intended for outdoor use and approved.
The use of extension cables may cause a drop in voltage, which will result in the machine not performing to
its peak or the motor overheating.
5.2.1- Power cord plugging
Plug the power cord (10) into an approved electrical extension cord, and loop the extension cord around the
power cord anchoring hook (9).
Connect the extension cord plug to power supply.
Tip: The extension cord may come undone from the power cord during use. To avoid this, use the cable
restraint (9).
5.2.2- To switch ON and OFF (Fig.6)
To switch on the blower/vacuum: press the On/Off trigger switch (7).
To switch off the machine: release the On/Off switch (7).
Important. After you have switched off the blower-vacuum, do not leave
the product unattended while connected to the electrical supply. Unplug
from mains and store product.
Fig.6
5.2.3- Use.
- The easiest way to use the blower vacuum is to place the shoulder strap in a comfortable position over your
shoulder and hold the rear handle at hip height so that the majority of the machine's weight rests on the rollers.
Hold machine with both hands, do not operate the machine with only one hand.
- When using the blower vacuum to pick up leaves it is best to move the machine on the rollers. This ensures
that the blower vacuum is at the perfect height above the ground. The blower vacuum is designed only to pick
up leaves. To avoid machine damage, do not use it to pick up branches, stones or other hard materials.
- When using the machine as a leaf blower always work away from solid objects such as walls, fences, etc.
Whilst you work do not place the blower vacuum tube too close to the leaves.
The machine will be more effective if you keep it at a certain distance away from the leaves and blow the leaves
forwards.
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Tips for using your blower-vacuum
The following points may assist you in the operation of the blower-vacuum:
. Always try and vacuum
dry
leaves, cuttings or general garden debris. Wet materials are difficult to
