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Before commencing work, ensure the following:
The machine may only be operated by persons over the
age of 16 years, and who have read and understood these
operating instructions.
Wear your safety gear (goggles/vizor, gloves) for
protection from possible injuries.
Make sure to have a safe and tidied up work area.
Remove from the working area objects which might be
thrown off.
Before starting your work make sure that:
− no other persons or animals stay within the working
area,
− you can always step back without any barriers,
− you have always a secure standing position.
Never aim the suction/blowing pipe at people or animals.
Never blow objects in the direction of people of animals.
Spectators must observe safety clearance of min. 5 m.
Beware of swirling and flying objects. Be particularly
aware of recoiling effects from brickwork or house walls
(e.g. stones).
Do not operate the machine with wet hands or during
damp weather.
Always ensure that the connection lead runs back away
from the machine. Otherwise there is a risk of stumbling,
slipping or falling.
Never use the machine
− without the bag,
− without closing the zip fastener of the bag
Always keep the ventilation apertures free.
If persons who have blood circulation problems are too
often exposed to vibrations damages to the nervous system
or to blood vessels may occur.
You can reduce vibrations
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by thick and warm working gloves,
- shorter working time (have longer breaks).
See a doctor if your fingers swell, you don't feel well or your
fingers become numb.
Switching on/off
Before using the machine, ensure that the bag has been
fitted, is not damaged or worn and the zip fastener has been
closed.
Instructions for using as vac/shredder
1. Move the changeover switch to the vac/ shredding setting.
2. Hold the machine firmly at the handle and place the belt
over your shoulder. Adjust the belt so that the machine
can be carried comfortably and safely.
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3. Switch the machine on.
4. Move the machine slowly
and evenly over the
material. Do not press it
into the leaves.
5. The
suction
decreases when the bag is full. Switch the machine off
and disconnect from the mains. Open the zip fastener and
empty the bag.
6. After finishing work, move the changeover switch to the
blowing setting to remove any remains from the
suction/blowing pipe.
Take up leaves in good time! – It is advisable to take
up fallen leaves when the weather is dry and as soon as they
have fallen. Wet leaves are a problem, together with leaves
that have already begun to rot or are on big piles.
Instructions for use as blower
1. Move
the
changeover
switch to the blowing
setting.
2. Hold the machine firmly at
the handle and place the
belt over your shoulder.
Adjust the belt so that the machine can be carried
comfortably and safely.
3. Switch the machine on.
4. Move the suction/blowing pipe in generous swaying
movements uniformly a few centimetres over the ground,
moving from one side to the other.
Garden vac with speed control
This version has adjustable
motor speed and therefore
adjustable vacuuming and
blowing.
The speed is fully variable
from 6000 rpm to 13000
rpm.
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What can I vacuum and blow?
YES
light, dry materials, e.g. dry leaves and garden waste such as
grass, small twigs and pieces of paper
NO
heavy materials such as metal, stones, branches, fir cones or
broken glass
12
power
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