
2. ASSEMBLY
 WARNING! Risk of physical injury! 
 Cut injury when the impeller turns or the 
product starts accidentally.
v  Wait for the impeller to stop, disconnect the 
product from the mains and use gloves before 
you do assembly.
To assemble for blower use:
To fit the blower tube [ Fig. A1 ]:
NOTE: A safety switch will prevent the product from start-
ing if the blower tube 1is not installed correctly.
1. Align the grooves on the blower tube 1with the 
grooves on the blower outlet 2.
2. Push the blower tube 1onto the blower outlet 2until it 
snaps into place. 
The blower tube is secured to the blower outlet with the 
tube release button 3.
To remove the blower tube 1, push the tube release but-
ton 3and pull out the blower tube 1at the same time.
To fit the intake cover [ Fig. A2 ]:
NOTE: A safety switch will prevent the product from start-
ing if the intake cover 4is not latched closed.
1. Put the intake cover 4on the lower opening of the 
garden blower and turn the intake cover 4clockwise 
up to the stop (bayonet fastening).
2. Tighten the fastening screw 5.
To remove the intake cover 4, loosen the fastening 
screw 5, turn the intake cover 4anti-clockwise and 
remove it.
General safety warnings
Electrical safety
 
WARNING! Electric shock! 
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
vThe product must be supplied through a residual 
current device (RCD) having a rated residual 
operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
Cables:
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaces by 
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified 
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Extension cables are available from your local approved 
service centre. Only use extension cables specifically 
designed for outdoor use.
Use only 1.00 mm² size cable up to 40 metres length 
maximum. 
Minimum rating: 1.00 mm² size cable.
1 General
This annex presents safe operating practices for hand-
held mains-operated electrical garden vacuums, and 
garden blower / vacuums with or without shredding 
means and garden blowers.
These practices are not all inclusive. The substance 
of these requirements should be provided with each 
machine as appropriate and tailored to the specific 
type of machine. It should also include information con-
cerning noise and vibration levels and any necessary 
warnings, together with the following:
IMPORTANT 
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE. 
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
2 Safe operating practices for hand-held mains-
operated electrical garden vacuums, and garden 
blower/vacuums with or without shredding 
means and garden blowers.
2.1 Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the 
controls and the correct use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these 
instructions to use the machine.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep in mind, that the operator or user is responsible 
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or 
their property.
2.2 Preparation
a) Obtain ear protection and safety glasses. Wear them 
at all times while operating the machine.
b) While operating the machine always wear substantial 
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the 
machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. 
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that has 
hanging cords or ties.
c) Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be 
drawn into the air inlet. Keep long hair away from the 
air inlets.
d) Operate the machine in a recommended position and 
only on a firm, level surface.
e) Do not operate the machine on a paved or gravel sur-
face where ejected material could cause injury.
f) Before using, always visually inspect to see, that the 
shredding means, shredding means bolts and other 
fasteners are secure, the housing is undamaged and 
that guards and screens are in place. Replace worn 
or damaged components in sets to preserve balance. 
Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
g) Before use, check the supply and extension cord for 
signs of damage or aging. If the cord becomes dam-
aged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply 
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE 
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the 
machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
h) Never operate the machine while people, especially 
children, or pets are nearby.
2.3 Operation
a) Before starting the machine, make certain that the 
feeding chamber is empty.
b) Keep your face and body away from the feed intake 
opening.
c) Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or 
clothing inside the feeding chamber, discharge chute, 
or near any moving part.
d) Keep proper balance and footing at all times. Do not 
overreach. Never stand at a higher level than the base 
of the machine when feeding material into it.
e) Always stand clear of the discharge zone when oper-
ating this machine.
f) When feeding material into the machine be extremely 
careful that pieces of metal, rocks, bottles, cans or 
other foreign objects are not included.
g) If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign objects or 
if the machine should start making any unusual noise 
or vibration, immediately shut off the power source 
and allow the machine to stop. Disconnect the 
machine from the supply and take the following steps 
before restarting and operating the machine:
 • inspect for damage;
 • replace or repair any damaged parts;
 • check for and tighten any loose parts.
h) Do not allow processed material to build up in the dis-
charge zone; this may prevent proper discharge and 
can result in kickback of material through the intake 
opening.
i) If the machine becomes clogged, shut-off the power 
source and disconnect the machine from supply 
before cleaning debris.
j) Never operate the machine with defective guards or 
shields, or without safety devices, for example debris 
collector in place.
k) Keep the power source clean of debris and other 
accumulations to prevent damage to the power 
source or possible fire.
l) Do not transport this machine while the power source 
is running.
m) Stop the machine, and remove plug from the socket. 
Make sure that all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop
 – whenever you leave the machine,
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