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eration of mold and unpleasant odours.
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Free the outlet area from possible shred-
ded residues.
Removal of clogging and
blockage
Leaf material and fresh plant parts may
clog / block the device.
Cleaning the impeller wheel:
Pull out the mains plug!
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1. Use the key (13) to open the
screw on the impeller wheel cover
(25) and tip up the cover.
2. Carefully remove residues or clog-
ging materials from the impeller
wheel (24).
3. Check to make sure the impeller
wheel is easier to turn and is in
undamaged condition. Have our
Service Centre replace a defec-
tive impeller wheel.
4. Screw the cover down tight.
The device cannot be operated
unless the impeller wheel cover is
closed and properly screwed down.
Cleaning the air outlet area:
1. Remove the collection bag.
2. Clean the external air 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
1. Remove the collection bag loop from
the hook.
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2. Remove the fastening screws (
and pull off the blower / suction tube.
3. Knock material out of the inside of the
tube and clean it as required.
4. Remount the tube and reattach the col-
lection bag loop to the hook.
Replacing the collection bag
Replace a defective collection bag. Employ
only original collection bags (see "Spare
Parts"), otherwise the guarantee claim is
invalid.
Safekeeping
•
Keep the device in a dry, frost-free
location, which is inaccessible to chil-
dren.
•
Do not store the device in direct sun-
light; store it in dark or in reduced light
conditions.
•
Do not cover the device with nylon
bags, since moisture can form.
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Clean the device thoroughly at the
season end and for storage during
wintering. Clean the collection bag by
removing it, emptying it and washing
with warm water and neutral soap. Re-
attach the dried bag again.
•
Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened so the equipment is in
safe, functional condition.
Waste disposal and en-
vironmental protection
Be environmentally friendly. Return the tool,
accessories and packaging to a recycling
centre when you have finished with them.
Machines do not belong with do-
mestic waste.
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