Cleaning and mainte-
nance
Pull out the power plug before all
work on the device.
Leave all work not described in
this manual to our Service Cen-
tre. Only use original parts.
Before every use, check the foliage
vacuum for obvious deficiencies,
such as loose, worn or damaged
parts and for correct seating of the
parts. Replace damaged parts.
Check the bag regularly for wear
and tear.
Carry out the following cleaning work reg-
ularly. By this means, a long and reliable
life is guaranteed.
General cleaning
Clean the device in each case
immediately after working, since
otherwise mud with leaf residues
hardens and sets and can pos-
sibly no longer be removed without
dismantling the motor casing.
Such cleaning work is not cov-
ered by the guarantee.
Do not employ any cleaning agents
or solvents. They can irreparably
damage the device. Chemical sub-
stances can attack the plastic parts
of the device.
•
Clean the device casing, the tube and
the ventilation slots regularly with a
soft brush or a cloth. Never clean the
device under running water.
•
Take off the collection bag after finishing
work, turn it inside out and brush it thor-
oughly. In this way, you avoid the gen-
eration of mold and unpleasant odours.
•
Free the outlet area from possible
shredded residues.
Removal of clogging
Leaf material and fresh plant parts may
clog / block the device.
Cleaning the air outlet area:
1. Remove the collection bag.
2. Clean the external outlet area on the
device.
3. Set the operating mode selector switch
to the suction symbol.
4. Remove dirt residues in the inner air
outlet area with a bottle brush or simi-
lar. Remove unwieldy objects with a
blunt tool without sharp edges.
Cleaning the blower/suction tube and
impeller wheel:
1. Remove the 2 tube-fastening screws
(
3a+3b) and pull off both parts of
the blower/suction tube (
2. Clean the inside of the two-piece blow-
er/suction tube.
3. Carefully remove dirt residues on the
impeller wheel with a bottle brush or
similar and remove bulky objects with
a blunt not sharp tool.
4. Check whether the impeller wheel
turns easily and is in fault-free condi-
tion. Have a defective impeller wheel
replaced by an authorised customer
service centre.
5. Refit the blower/suction tube and
screw it in place.
GB
2a+2b).
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