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
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 into the mains electrical supply
and switch on.
Your Garden Groom 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 Troubleshooting page at the back of
the Garden Groom Manual.
Use of your Volume Bag Attachment
Start up the Groom in the normal manor by operating the
main switch and any of the other three switches on the front
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 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 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 from the mains electrical
supply before carrying out any maintenance.
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.
Garden Groom Volume Bag Manual Instructions
Fig.1 - VOLUME BAG
Retaining
Clip
Interlock
Switch
Zip
Extension Tube
Exhaust
Flexible
Hose
Fig.2 - EXTENSION TUBE
Fig.3 - ATTACHING EXTENSION TUBE
Interlock Peg
Volume Bag
Extension Tube
Interlock Peg
Outlet
Inlet
Hose
Cord
Interlock
Switch Peg
Inlet
Extension
Tube
Zip
Extension Tube
