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Original Instructions

IMPORTANT!

It is essential that you read the instructions 

in this manual before assembling, operating, 

and maintaining the product.

Subject to technical modification.

Safety, performance, and dependability have 

been given top priority in the design of your 

cordless blower/vacuum.

INTENDED USE

The cordless blower/vacuum is intended for 

outdoor use only, in dry, and well-illuminated 

conditions.
The product is not intended to be used by 

children or persons with reduced physical, 

mental, or sensory capabilities.
The product is designed for blowing or 

vacuuming light debris, such as leaves, grass, 

and other garden refuse. It is intended to 

vacuum and mulch debris and deposit it into 

the collection bag.
The product is not designed to suck in water or 

other liquids.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

 WARNING! Read all safety warnings and 

all instructions. 

Failure to follow the warnings 

and instructions may result in electric shock, 

fire,  and/or  serious  injury.  Save  all  warnings 

and instructions for future reference.

 WARNING! 

Never allow children or people 

who are unfamiliar with these instructions to 

use the product. Local regulations may restrict 

the age of the operator. Children should be 

adequately supervised to ensure that they do 

not play with the product.

TRAINING

 

Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar 

with the controls and the correct use of the 

product.

 

Keep in mind that the operator or user 

is responsible for accidents or hazards 

occurring to other people or their property.

 

Do not use the product while tired, ill, or 

under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or 

medication.

PREPARATION

 

Some regions have regulations that restrict 

the use of the product to some operations. 

Check with your local authority for advice.

 

Wear hearing protection at all times while 

operating the product.  The product is noisy 

and may cause permanent hearing injury if 

precautions to limit your exposure and to 

reduce noise are not strictly adhered to..

 

Wear full eye protection at all times while 

operating the product. The manufacturer 

strongly suggests a full face mask or fully 

enclosed goggles. Normal spectacles or 

sunglasses are not adequate protection. 

Objects can be thrown at high speed by the 

powerful air jet at any time and may rebound 

from hard surfaces toward the operator.

 

While operating the product, always wear 

substantial footwear and long trousers. 

Do not operate the product when barefoot 

or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing 

loose-fitting clothing or clothes with hanging 

cords or ties.

 

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that 

can be drawn into the air inlet. Secure long 

hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent 

entanglement in moving parts.

 

Before each use, ensure that all controls 

and safety devices function correctly. Do 

not use the product if the off switch does not 

stop the product.

 

Operate the product in the recommended 

position and only on a firm and level surface.

 

Do not operate the product on a paved or 

gravel surface where ejected material could 

cause injury.

 

Before each use, always inspect the housing 

for damage. Ensure that guards and handles 

are in place and properly secured. Replace 

worn or damaged components in sets to 

preserve balance. Replace damaged or 

unreadable labels.

 

Never operate the product while people, 

especially children, or pets are nearby.

 

Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.

 

Clear the work area before each use. 

Remove all objects such as rocks, broken 

glass, nails, wire, or string that can be blown 

a considerable distance by high velocity air.

Summary of Contents for R18XBLV20

Page 1: ...FRONT PAGE R18XBLV20 R18XBLV26...

Page 2: ...ions that restrict the use of the product to some operations Check with your local authority for advice Wear hearing protection at all times while operating the product The product is noisy and may ca...

Page 3: ...n the case of an emergency Never wear additional clothing over the harness or otherwise restrict access to the quick release mechanism Before starting the product make sure that the feeding chamber is...

Page 4: ...void clogging do not place the vacuum tube directly into the debris pile Hold the motor higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube To avoid serious injury to the operator or damage to the product do...

Page 5: ...damaged or unreadable labels You may make adjustments or repairs that are described in this manual For other repairs contact an authorised service centre After each use clean the product with a soft...

Page 6: ...e product meets applicable regulatory requirements Blower mode Vacuum mode Speed up Speed down on off Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Recycle where facilities...

Page 7: ...g pin Front handle Harness Speed up Speed down On off button Rotary locking button Rear handle Blower vacuum tube button Blower vacuum mode selection lever Bag adaptor Vacuum bag Upper blower tube Low...

Page 8: ...se tab Wear full eye and ear protection substantial footwear and long trousers at all times while operating the product Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals Push down the s...

Page 9: ...acuum bag opening over the bag adaptor then snap the vacuum bag opening into place Connect the blower vacuum tube to the housing opening ensuring that the fin is inserted into the housing slot then pu...

Page 10: ...10 p 12 p 16 p 14 p 13 p 11 Using the blower Using the vacuum Storing the product Cleaning the product Emptying the vacuum bag...

Page 11: ...re that the battery pack is securely attached before using the product 2 Hold the product with two hands by the designated handles at all times 3 Turn the selection mode lever to the blower function 4...

Page 12: ...ck is securely attached before using the product 2 Hold the product with two hands by the designated handles at all times 3 Turn the selection mode lever to the vacuum functioin 4 Press the on off but...

Page 13: ...each side and pull out the battery pack 2 Unhook the vacuum bag from the lower blower tube At the rear side of the vacuum bag opening unlatch the locking tab from the bag adaptor and then remove the...

Page 14: ...lower tube At the rear side of the vacuum bag opening unlatch the locking tab from the bag adaptor and then remove the vacuum bag 3 Turn the locking pin counterclockwise Slide the lock unlock switch t...

Page 15: ...15 Maintenance WARNING Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use...

Page 16: ...unlatch the locking tab from the bag adaptor and then remove the vacuum bag 3 Turn the locking pin counterclockwise and pull it out 4 Unlatch the tab to release the blower vacuum tube and pull out th...

Page 17: ...ce with EN 50636 2 100 Annex CC A weighted sound pressure level at the operator s position Blower Vacuum 86 7 dB A Uncertainty of measurement 3 0 dB A weighted sound power 106 6 dB A Uncertainty of me...

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