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Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to use your Vac & Blow.
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Never operate your Victa Vac & Blow without the bag properly fi tted. If the bag is
not properly fi tted the machine may move forward or project particles out of the
discharge chute. These particles may cause injury.
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The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
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Make sure your power point is properly earthed and that your extension cord
complies to electrical standards, is in good condition and is weather proof.
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Have your Victa Vac & Blow inspected and serviced at an approved service
centre or agent if:
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The motor, cord or switch needs repair or maintenance.
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It is running abnormally or erratically.
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The switch action is not positive or the motor emits burning odours or sparks.
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It is dropped or damaged in any way.
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This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless
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Do not use around a swimming pool while people are swimming. If the machine
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Never allow children to use the appliance. Young children should be supervised
falls into the water there is a danger of electrocution. Turn off and unplug the
they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that
lead at the power point immediately.
to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
they use the appliance safely.
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While using the Victa Vac & Blow, always wear substantial foot wear & long trousers.
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Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be drawn into the air inlet. Keep
long hair away from the air inlets.
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Avoid vacuuming fi shing line, string, plastic bags or similar material into the
unit as tangling with the impeller may cause the motor to overload and stall. If
this occurs, switch the Vac & Blow off. Do not allow the Vac & Blow to remain
switched on in the stalled or overloaded condition.
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Always operate the unit in an upright position. Do not operate the unit when tipped
on its side or upturned.
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It is recommended that the Vac & Blow be connected to the mains through a
Residual Current Device (RCD) with a tripping current of not more than 30mA.
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Always use an extension cord with heavy duty insulation that is weather proof and
designed for outdoor use. Nominal cross-sectional area of the conductors should
not be less than 1.0mm
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