Andrew James Leaf Blower And Vacuum User manual

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Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the
manual safe for future reference.
Electric Leaf Blower and Vacuum

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Standard Safety Instrucons Page 3—4
Specic Safety Instrucons Page 4—5
Warning Symbols Page 6
Technical Data Page 7
Appliance Components Diagram Page 8
Preparing the blower vac prior to use Pages 9—12
Operang the blower vac Page 13 –14
Emptying the bag Page 15
Helpful hints and ps Page 15
Trouble shoong Page 16
Maintenance and storage Page 17
Disposal Page 18
Electrical Supply Informaon Page 18—19
UK and EU Guarantee Page 20
Contact details Page 21
Contents Page

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General Safety Instrucons
When using any electrical power tool, basic safety precauons should always be
followed including:
 Always ensure the voltage on the rang label corresponds to the voltage in
your home.
 Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the
plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualied electrician or a service
repair centre. If in doubt please contact our customer service team.
 The power tool is intended for domesc use only. Industrial or commercial
use will void the warranty. The supplier cannot be held responsible for injury
or damage if the power tool has been used for anything other than its
intended use.
 Incorrect operaon and use can damage the power tool and cause injury to
the user.
 Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in anyway. If the
unit has been damaged take the unit for examinaon and or repair by an
authorised service agent.
 Do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the power cord in
water or any other liquid for any reason.
 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by
someone who is suitably qualied to avoid a potenal hazard.
 If it is necessary to use an extension cord, ensure that the extension cord is
equal to or greater than the power consumpon of the appliance to avoid
overheang of the appliance and the extension cord. Do not use any other
power tool or appliance on the extension cord. Do not place the extension
cord in a posion where it can be pulled on by children or animals or be
tripped over. Ensure the extension cord is suitable for outdoor use.
 Always remove the plug of the power tool safely. Do not pull on the power
tool cord to remove the plug from the electrical socket.
 Never handle or operate the power tool with wet hands.

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Specic Safety Instrucons
Work Area
 Keep the work area clean and well lit.
 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust.
 Keep children and bystanders away whilst operang a power tool.
Electrical Safety
 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock.
 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condions. Water entering the
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protecon.
 Avoid accidental starng. Ensure the switch is in the o posion before
plugging in.
 Remove any adjusng key or wrench before turning the appliance on as a
wrench or key aached to a rotang part can cause injury.
 Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep long hair, gloves and clothing
away from moving parts.

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Power tool use and care
 Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for the job you are
doing.
 Do not use a power tool if the switch cannot turn it on or o.
 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories or storing power tools. Disconnect if the appliance is
le unaended, being cleaned, being moved from one place to another or
when the extension cord has become entangled.
 Store power tools out of the reach of children.
 Maintain power tools. Check the condion of the power tool prior to
operaon. If damaged have the power tool serviced by a qualied
electrician.
 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these
instrucons and in the manner intended for the parcular type of power tool
(taking into account the working condions and the work to be performed).
 Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it is not in the
operang posion.
 Do not allow the blower vacuum to pick up any smouldering or burning
materials like ashes, cigaree bus etc.
 Do not aempt to pick up breakable objects like china, plascs, glass.
 Do not use the vacuum without the collecon bag being ed.
 Do not use the blower or vacuum funcons on gravel surfaces.
 Only operate the power tool when there is adequate lighng.

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Warning Symbols
Symbol
WARNING!
This warning symbol is displayed on the garden vacuum to remind you of the
safety precauons you should take whilst using it.
WARNING!
The garden vacuum should only be used by those persons who have read
and understood all the safety and operang instrucons contained in the
Instrucon Manual. Be aware of the safety of all persons in the work area at
all mes.
WARNING!
Switch the garden vacuum o and disconnect it from the mains supply
before making adjustments, cleaning blockages, or starng any cleaning and
maintenance procedures.
WARNING!
Keep other people out of the danger area!
WARNING!
Do not use the vacuum in the rain. Avoid damp condions.
WARNING!
When using this garden vacuum, always wear protecve glasses and ear
protectors.
WARNING!
Read this safety and operang instrucons in this booklet and keep it in a
safe place for future reference.
WARNING!
Dangerous feed orice. Keep hands and feet out of the openings while the
machine is running.
WARNING!
Rotang fans. Keep hands and feet out of the openings while the machine is
running.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilies exist. Check with your local authority for
recycling advice.

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Technical Data
Voltage 240 V
Frequency 50Hz
Input power 2500 W
Insulaon Class ll
Maximum air speed 270 km/h
Idle speed 14000r/min
Net weight 3.4kg
Mulching rao 10:1
Sound pressure level; LPA 95dB (A), KpA:3.0 dB (A)
Sound power level; LWA 107dB(A)
Vibraon 4.95m/s2

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Components Diagram
1. Shoulder harness 8. Collecon bag
2. Trigger 9. Hook for collecon bag
3. Strap 10. Wheel assemble
4. Power cord and plug 11. Blower head
5. Label sck locaon 12. Front tube
6. Selecon knob 13. Middle tube
7. Collecon bag connector

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Preparing the Leaf blower prior to use
The leaf blower vacuum requires some assembly prior to rst me use. This
includes the ng of the blow/vac tube to the housing, the ng of the collecon
bag and the ng of the wheel.
Assembly of the tubes (Fig. A)
1. Insert the middle tube (13) into the front tube (12) aligning the screw hole in
the middle tube.
2. Place a screw in the screw hole on the middle tube and ghten with a
screwdriver unl secure.
Assembly of the wheel bracket
1. Insert the wheel bracket from the lower end tube unl it reaches the rib and
cannot move any further.
2. Place a clutch screw into the screw hole on the wheel bracket. This can be
ghtened using a normal 5mm at head screw driver.
3. Tighten the screw rmly.
Screw
Driver

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Assembly of the wheels (Fig. B)
1. Put the nut into the hexagon shaped hole on the wheel.
2. Insert the wheel axes into the front tube.
3. Insert the other wheel axes into the second side of the front tube.
4. Place the screw into the screw hole on the wheel and ghten rmly.
5. Insert the wheel bracket from the end of the lower tube unl it reaches the
rib posion and cannot move any further.
6. Place a screw in the screw hole on the wheel bracket and ghten rmly.

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Assemble the blower head (Fig.C)
1. Insert the blower head into the front tube unl the groove on the blower
head aligns with the rectangular hole.
Fig.C
Fing the collecon bag (Fig.D)
1. Aach the push on collecon bag connector (7) to the housing. Push the
ng of the collecon bag directly onto the underside hook of the front
tube.
Fig.D
Blower head
Collecon bag connector housing hook ng

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Assemble the shoulder harness and strap (Fig.E)
1. Connect the latch on the shoulder harness (1) to the column hole in the main
housing.
2. Tighten the column nut rmly.
3. Adjust the strap to a comfortable posion.
latch strap column nut
Fig E.

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Operang the leaf blower vacuum
 Prior to using the leaf blower vacuum, ensure you have read and understood
the instrucon manual.
 Ensure you are wearing suitable clothing and safety equipment.
 Ensure the aachments have been ed correctly.
 Be aware of people, animals and objects around you.
To turn the blower vacuum on
1. Plug the power cord into the power supply.
2. Ensuring the leaf blower vacuum is directed in a safe direcon, push the
switch trigger forward (look for the ‘1’ symbol) and the blower vacuum will
start.
To turn the blower vacuum o
1. Pull the switch trigger towards yourself (look for the ‘O’ symbol) and the
blower vacuum will stop.
Note: Do not leave unaended, unplug from the power supply.
Selecng the blower operaon (Fig H)
1. Rotate the blower selecon knob (6) towards
the back of the housing. When the blower
operaon is selected, air is drawn up through
the large vacuum tube then expelled at a high
velocity in the blower tube. Do not direct the air
ow from the blower vacuum towards another
person.
On O
Trigger
Fig H.

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Selecng the vacuum operaon (Fig I)
1. Rotate the blower/vacuum selecon knob (7) forwards. When the vacuum
operaon is selected, air and debris are drawn up through the large vacuum
tube and forced through the mulching impellor. The debris is then mulched
and blown down into the collecon bag.
Please note: Always ensure the collecon bag is correctly aached as “Fing the
collecon bag” secon, pg 11.
Always be aware of what is being drawn up into the blower/vacuum tube. This
product is only designed for garden debris such as leaves, twigs and garden
cungs.
Using the blower/vacuum selecon knob
When using the blower/vacuum selecon knob (6), do not force the knob. The
knob should move with very lile resistance. If the lever is dicult to move,
disconnect the power supply, remove the collecon bag and ensure debris, dirt or
mud has not jammed the lever inside the large round outlet.
When selecng either operaon, ensure the selecon knob is fully in one posion
or another, not half way.
Fig I.

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To empty the collecon bag
The collecon bag is aached to the blower tube and housing in 2 places. It is not
necessary to remove the collecon bag from the machine when the bag needs to be
emped.
1. Locate the zip at the rear of the bag.
2. Open the zip and empty the contents.
3. Ensure the zip is closed before operang the blower/vacuum.
Helpful hints and ps
 Always try and vacuum dry leaves, cungs or general garden debris.
 Wet materials are dicult to mulch and can also cause the blower vacuum
to clog.
 If the leaves etc. are damp, then use the blower selecon to pile the leaves
into one area and allow them to dry, before vacuuming and then mulching.
 Avoid using the vacuum on areas where there are stones or other hard
objects. These objects will damage the impellor of the blower vacuum.
 It is not advisable to use the blower vac to pick up soil. Soil generally
contains moisture and when combined with other garden debris it can clog
up the blower vacuum.
 For beer performance and comfort, it is recommended the collecon bag is
emped when it becomes approximately half full. This reduces the weight
and also allows the vacuum operaon to perform at its highest level.

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Troubleshoong
Problem Possible cause Soluon
Motor won’t start  No mains power
 Connecon lead
defect
 Motor or switch
defect
 Check fuse
 Contact Customer
Services to have the lead
checked or replaced.
 To solve the problem
contact Customer
services.
Reduced
vacuuming power
 Machine is
clogged/blocked
 Bag too full
 Extension cable too
long. Socket too
far away from main
connecon and
cross-secon of
connecon lead
too small.
 Empty bag
 Extension cable at least
1.5mm2, maximum 25m
long. Cross secon of at
least 2.5mm2 in longer
cables.

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Maintenance and storage
Prior to cleaning or any maintenance, always ensure the power plug has been
removed from the power supply.
When you have nished using the blower vacuum, always check to make sure the
product is clean and free of dirt and debris. Remove the collecon bag and check
the area inside the outlet tube is clear from debris and dirt. Operate the selector
lever backwards and forwards to ensure the correct operaon.
Do not hose or submerge any part of the blower/ vacuum.
Do not use solvents to clean the blower /vacuum.
Store the blower/vacuum in a dry place, out of reach of children.
Power cord maintenance
If the power cord needs replacing, the task must be carried out by an authorised
service centre. Please contact Customer Services.

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Disposal of the appliance
Please note that this Andrew James product is mark with this Symbol:
This means that this product must not be disposed of together with
ordinary household waste, as electrical and electronic waste must be
disposed of separately.
In accordance with the WEEE direcve, every member state must ensure correct
collecon, recovery, handling and recycling of electrical and electronic waste.
Private households in the E.U. can take used equipment to special recycling staons
free of charge. In certain member states used apparatus can be returned to the
dealer where they were bought on the condion you buy new products. Contact
your retailer, distributor or the municipal authories for further informaon on
what you should do with electrical and electronic waste.
Electrical informaon
Please note:
It is extremely important that the wires or cores in the ex are connected to the
correct terminals in the plug. If the
colour of the mains lead of the
appliance does not correspond with
the coloured markings idenfying the
terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
 The Live (Brown) wire connects
to the right- most live (L)
terminal nearest to the fuse.
 The Neutral (Blue) wire
connects to the le-most
neutral (N) terminal.
 The Earth (Green and Yellow) wire connects to the central, top most
earthed (E) terminal.

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Warning:
If the appliance is double insulated indicated by the double insulated symbol:
it should not have an earth wire or earth connecon.
Plug
The plug must be protected by the correct AMP fuse; this will be indicated on the
case of the plug. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. When changing
the fuse always replace it with a fuse that is of the same idencal rang as the
original. If you are unsure about which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a
qualied electrician.
Please note aer replacing the fuse, ensure that the cover is correctly ed back
onto the plug. Never aempt to run the appliance if the plug does not have a cover.
If a moulded plug is ed and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the
plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent it from engaging into a
socket.
If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a service agent or a similarly
qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.
All of our electrical appliances conform to pre-exisng EC Direcves 2006/95/EC
(Low Voltage Direcve) and 2004/108/EC (EMC Direcves).
For further informaon please visit hp://www.esc.org.uk/industry/product-
safety/product-tesng-screening/kitchen-appliances/

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UK and EU Guarantee
Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year
xed warranty, eecve from receipt conrmaon. Your receipt or order number
is required as proof of purchase date so it is imperave that you keep it safe. This
guarantee only applies if the item has been used solely for the use intended, and
all instrucons have been followed accordingly. Please note this product is only for
domesc not commercial use.
Abuse of your product will invalidate the guarantee. Returned goods can only be
accepted if repackaged properly within the original colour product box, and
presented with the original receipt of sale/order number. This does not aect your
statutory rights.
Returned products must be cleaned and returned to us in as close to delivery
condion as possible.
If your product develops a problem within the rst 12 months of the xed
warranty, we will pay all shipping costs to have it returned to us. Aer 12 months
the customer will be liable for the cost of returning the product to us. We will then
pay to have the repaired/replaced item shipped back to the customer.
If you wish to return your item for a full refund, you have the right to do so within
the rst 7 days. For our returns policy please go to
www.andrewjamesworldwide.com
Customers are responsible for any taxes applied to our products when they are
shipped outside of the EU.
All of our prices are inclusive of VAT.
Once a product has been returned to us, we will aim to repair or replace it within
30 days of receipt.
The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use, damage, build
-up of lime scale or repair aempts made by third-pares. Also, the guarantee
does not cover normal wear and tear of individual parts.