SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Preparation
1. Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and
stout shoes.
2. The use of eye protection is recommended.
3. The use of ear protection is recommended.
4. To prevent dust irritation, the wearing of a
face mask is recommended.
5. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that
can be drawn into the air inlet.
6. Do not wear clothing with attachments, i.e.
toggles or drawstrings that can be drawn into
the air inlet.
7. Inspect your Gardenvac before each use,
especially the parts of the cutting head.
Replace cutting line if worn or damaged.
8. Do not use if any part is damaged or broken
or if any of the screws are loose. Have it
repaired by an authorised repairer.
9. Always check your Gardenvac is in a safe
operating condition before use.
Use
1. Use the Gardenvac only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Do not use the Gardenvac when it is raining
or in damp and wet areas.
3. Never use the Gardenvac in or near water or
ponds.
4. Know how to stop the Gardenvac quickly in
an emergency.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
6. Never pick up or carry the Gardenvac by the
cable.
7. Keep children, pets and bystanders at a safe
distance when using your Gardenvac.
8. Keep long hair away from air inlet.
9. Keep all inlets clear of debris.
10. Always remain alert.
11. Do not attempt to use your Gardenvac
without the fully assembled debris bag fitted.
12. Never blow debris in the direction of
bystanders.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
14. The cutting head and cutting line continue to
rotate after your Gardenvac has been
switched off.
15. Remove the plug from the mains :-
- before removing or replacing cutting line;
- before removing or replacing fully assembled
debris bag;
- before leaving the Gardenvac unattended for
any period;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
- if the Gardenvac starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the Gardenvac is in a safe working
condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Always store the product in a dry place
ensuring the cable is not likely to be
damaged on sharp edges etc.
4. Inspect the collection bag regularly. If the
collection bag becomes worn or damaged,
replace.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
To Attach Debris Bag to Bag Frame
With bag frame on the ground:-
1. Fit first two holes on the plastic trim of the
debris bag to the first two location points on
the front of the bag frame (where debris fin
is attached). See Fig. A
2. Fit next hole on the plastic trim to next
location point on bag frame. See Fig. B
3. ...until all holes on the plastic trim of the
debris bag are securely located to bag
frame. See Fig C
• ENSURE THE DEBRIS BAG IS FITTED
SECURELY TO THE BAG FRAME.
To Fit the Cutting Line to the Cutting Head
(D)
• Switch off and disconnect from the mains
electricity supply BEFORE
removing or
fitting the cutting line.
• Handle the cutting line with care - sharp
edges can cause injury.
1. Place the cutting line into the slot in the
cutting head and click into place as
illustrated in Figure D.
• Ensure the cutting line is correctly
located.
• O
NLY USE CUTTING LINE SPECIFIED FOR THIS
PRODUCT. SEE PRODUCT RATING LABEL FOR
MODEL DETAILS
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