Masport Energy Flex LBV 4090 User manual

442490BAEnFAkku-Laubbläser/-saugerLBV4090
Deckblatt_LBV4090
Li
OWNER‘S MANUAL
BATTERY BLOWER VACUUM
LBV 4090
491047.A.0 11/2018

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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Contents
1 About these operating instructions 4
1.1 Symbols on the title page 4
1.2 Legends and signal words 4
2 Product description 4
2.1 Designated use 4
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse 4
2.3 Residual risks 5
2.4 Safety and protective devices 5
2.5 Symbols on the appliance 5
2.5.1 Safety signs 5
2.5.2 Operating signs 5
2.6 Scope of supply 6
3 Safety instructions 6
3.1 Safety instructions for rechargeable
battery operated leaf blowers 6
3.1.1 Safety in the workplace 7
3.1.2 Safety of persons, animals and
property 7
3.1.3 Appliance safety 8
3.2 Vibration load 8
3.3 Safety information regarding the re-
chargeable battery 9
3.4 Safety information regarding the
charging unit 9
Product overview (01) 10
4 Installation 14
4.1 Connecting the blowing and vacuum
tube (02) 14
4.2 Fitting the wheelset (03) 14
4.3 Attaching blowing/vacuum tube com-
bination to basic unit (04) 14
4.4 Attaching collection sack (05) 14
4.5 Attaching and adjusting carrying belt
(optional) (06) 14
4.6 Adjusting front handle (07) 14
5 Start-up 14
5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery
(08) 14
6 Operation 15
6.1 Determining the charge status of the
rechargeable battery (09) 15
6.2 Inserting and pulling out the re-
chargeable battery (10) 15
6.3 Set blowing or vacuum operation (11) 15
6.4 Switching the appliance on/off and
operating (12 - 14) 15
6.5 Emptying the collection sack (15) 16
7 Maintenance and care 17
7.1 Maintenance schedule 17
8 Help in case of malfunction 17
9 Transport 18
10 Storage 19
10.1 Storing the appliance 19
10.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and
charging unit 19
11 Disposal 19
12 After Sales / Service 20
13 Warranty 20
14 Declaration of conformity 23
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
■ TheGermanversionistheoriginaloperating
instructions. All additional language versions
are translations of the original operating inst-
ructions.
■ Alwayssafeguardtheseoperatinginstruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
■ Onlypassontheappliancetootherpersons
together with these operating instructions.
■ Complywiththesafetyandwarninginforma-
tion in these operating instructions.

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1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
1.1 Symbols on the title page
Symbol Meaning
It is essential to read through these
operating instructions carefully be-
fore start up. This is essential for
safe working and trouble free han-
dling.
Operating instructions
Li
Handle Li-Ion rechargeable batteries
with care! In particular, observe the
notes on transport, storage and dis-
posal in these operating instruc-
tions!
1.2 Legends and signal words
DANGER!
Denotes an imminently dangerous situa-
tion which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-
tion which can result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dangerous situa-
tion which can result in minor or moder-
ate injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Denotes a situation which can result in
material damage if not avoided.
NOTE
Special instructions for ease of under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Designated use
This appliance can be used for:
■ Blowingawayandcollectionleaves,grass,
dirt and refuse.
■ Vacuumingleavesandgrass.
Only work with the appliance when it is fully as-
sembled.
This appliance is intended solely for use in
non-commercial applications. Any other use (as
well as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are
regarded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss
of conformity (CE mark). The manufacturer will
thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or
injury suffered by the user or third parties.
2.2 Possible foreseeable misuse
The appliance is not designed for commercial
use in public parks, sports facilities, agriculture
and forestry.
DANGER!
Risk of explosion and fire
Vacuumed explosive and flammable
products, hot ashes, combustion resi-
dues without open flame or smouldering
cigarettes lead to an immediate risk of
explosion and fire.
■Do not vacuum up any of the prod-
ucts or similar objects mentioned
above.
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and damage to property
The strong air jet of the appliance as
well as the noise can cause injuries to
persons and animals and lead to panic.
Animals can panic and run away caus-
ing further damage. The loud noise can
lead to hearing impairment.
■Only use the appliance when there
are no persons and/or animals in the
working area.
■Do not vacuum small animals.
■Maintain a safe distance, or switch
off the appliance if persons or ani-
mals approach.

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IMPORTANT!
Danger of damage to the appliance
Vacuumed fluids, branches, pieces of
glass, sharp objects, pieces of metal,
stones or other objects damage the
components in the appliance. Wet
leaves or grass clog the appliance.
■Do not vacuum any of the objects
mentioned above.
■Do not vacuum any liquids, wet
leaves or grass.
2.3 Residual risks
Even during correct use of the appliance, there is
always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex-
cluded. Depending on the use, the following po-
tential risks can be derived from the type and
construction of the appliance:
■ Throwingoutofcuttings,soilandsmallsto-
nes
■ Inhalationofcuttingsparticlesifnobreathing
protection is worn.
■ Damagetohearingifnohearingprotectionis
worn.
■ Physicaldamagecausedbyhand-armvibra-
tions when the appliance is used for long pe-
riods or is not serviced as specified.
2.4 Safety and protective devices
WARNING!
Risk of injury
Defective and disabled safety and pro-
tective devices can lead to serious inju-
ry.
■Have any defective safety and
protective devices repaired.
■Never disable safety and protective
devices.
2.5 Symbols on the appliance
2.5.1 Safety signs
Symbol Meaning
Pay special attention when handling
this product!
Read the operating instructions be-
fore starting operation.
Danger due to objects being thrown
out!
Keep other people out of the danger
area.
Do not reach into the fan!
Danger due to rotating parts.
Read the operating instructions be-
fore maintenance work!
Wear protective glasses and ear de-
fenders!
Protect the appliance from rain and
moisture!
2.5.2 Operating signs
Symbol Meaning
On the rotary switch:
■Vacuum operation
■ Blowingoperation

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Symbol Meaning
■Switchbetweenvacuumand
blowing operation
■On the rotary switch (on/off and motor
speed):
■Switchingontheapplianceand
increasing the motor speed
■Switching off the appliance and
decreasing the motor speed
On the battery slot:
■positive pole
■negative pole
■ground connection
Front handle:
■Pull out the drawbar eye to un-
lock the front handle
2.6 Scope of supply
The items listed here are part of the scope of
supply. Check that all items are included:
Component
Baseunit
Vacuum tube
Blowertubewithflatnozzle
Collection bag
Carrying belt
Wheel set (2 support wheels with axle)
Securing in bag (2x, attached to vacuum tube)
Operating instructions
NOTE
The rechargeable battery and charging
unit are not included in the scope of de-
livery and must therefore be purchased
separately.
The rechargeable battery and charger must be
purchased separately (depending on the model)
Lithium ion rechargeable battery, 42 V max.,
4 Ah
Order No. rechargeable battery 113280 45, Order
No. charging unit 113281 45
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER!
Danger of fatal injury and danger of
extremely severe injury!
Lack of knowledge of the safety instruc-
tions and operating instructions can lead
to extremely serious and even fatal inju-
ry.
■Observe all safety instructions and
instructions for use in these operat-
ing instructions as well the operating
instructions which are referred to be-
fore you start using the appliance.
■Keep all supplied documents in a
safe place for future reference.
3.1 Safety instructions for rechargeable
battery operated leaf blowers
OPERATOR
■ Carefullyreadthesafetyinstructions.Fami-
liarise yourself with the operating and adjust-
ment elements and the intended use of the
appliance.

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■ Thisappliancecanbeusedbychildrenof8
years and older and by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
those lacking experience and knowledge, if
they are supervised or have been instructed
with regard to the safe use of the appliance
and the ensuing risks. Children must not be
allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning
and maintenance must not be carried out by
children without supervision.
■ Peoplewithverystrongandcomplexrestric-
tions may have needs that exceed the inst-
ructions described here.
■ Neverallowchildrenorpersonsunfamiliar
with these instructions to use the appliance.
National regulations may limit the age of the
operator.
■ Donotoperatetheapplianceifyouareunder
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
■ Theuserisresponsibleforaccidentsinvol-
ving other people and their property.
PREPARATION
■ Beforeoperation,alwayscheckthatprotecti-
ve devices and covers are undamaged, pre-
sent or correctly fitted. Damaged protective
devices and covers must be replaced, mis-
sing protective devices and covers must be
correctly fitted.
■ Neverputtheapplianceintooperationwhile
people, especially children or pets, are in the
immediate vicinity.
■ Beforeworking,removeanydangerousob-
jects from the working area, e.g. branches,
glass or metal pieces, stones.
OPERATION
■ Alwayswearsafetyglassesandsturdyshoes
when working with the appliance.
■ Donotworkwiththeapplianceinbadwe-
ather conditions, especially when thunder-
storms are approaching.
■ Onlyusetheapplianceindaylightorgoodar-
tificial light.
■ Neverusetheapplianceifprotectivedevices
and covers are damaged or not present.
■ Alwaysdisconnecttheappliancefromthepo-
wer supply, i.e. remove rechargeable batte-
ries or non-rechargeable batteries:
■ beforeleavingtheapplianceunatten-
ded
■ beforeremovingblockagesintheappli-
ance
■ beforechecking,cleaningorworkingon
the appliance whenever the appliance
starts to vibrate in an unusual way
■ Alwaysmakesurethattheventilation
openings on the appliance are free of foreign
objects.
■ Aftercontactwithdangerousobjectsandfor-
eign bodies, check the appliance for damage.
Have the appliance repaired if it has been da-
maged.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
■ Beforecarryingoutmaintenanceorcleaning
work, disconnect the appliance from the pow-
er supply i.e. activate switch-on lock, remove
rechargeable batteries or non-rechargeable
batteries.
■ Alwayswearprotectiveglovesduringmain-
tenance, care and cleaning work.
■ Onlyusethesparepartsandaccessoriesre-
commended by the manufacturer.
■ Regularlycheckandmaintaintheappliance.
The appliance may only be repaired by a
Masport service centre.
■ Keeptheapplianceoutofthereachofchild-
ren when not in use.
3.1.1 Safety in the workplace
■ Workonlyindaylightorunderverybrightarti-
ficial light.
■ Beforework,removeanyhazardousproducts
and objects from the working area, e.g. ex-
plosive and flammable products, hot ashes,
combustion residues, smouldering cigarettes,
branches, pieces of glass, sharp objects,
pieces of metal, stones.
■ Operatetheapplianceonlyonsolidandlevel
ground and not on sharp inclines.
■ Payattentiontostability.
■ Whenworking,movecautiouslyandslowly.
Do not run. Watch out for obstacles.
■ Neverworkonasmoothandslipperyslope.
■ Alwaysensurethatyouarestandingsecu-
rely.
■ Alwaysblowtheleavesneartotheground.
■ Neverworkupaslope.
3.1.2 Safety of persons, animals and
property
■ Onlyusetheapplianceforthepurposesfor
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
■ Youareresponsibleforaccidentsandendan-
gering other persons or your property.
■ Onlyswitchontheappliancewhenthereare
no persons and/or animals in the working
area.

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■ Maintainasafedistancetopersonsorani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
■ Neveraimtheblowingtubeatpersonsorani-
mals.
■ Neverblowrefuseinthedirectionofpersons
or pets.
■ Duringoperation,keepyoureyesandears
away from the intake opening.
■ Donotreachintothevacuumandventgrilles
when the motor is running. Injuries can occur
due to rotating appliance parts.
■ Alwaysswitchofftheappliancewhenitisnot
needed, e.g. when changing the work area,
during maintenance and care work.
■ Immediatelyswitchofftheapplianceifthere
is an accident in order to avoid further injuries
and/or property damage.
■ Neveroperatetheappliancewithwornorde-
fective parts. Worn or defective appliance
parts can cause serious injuries.
■ Keeptheapplianceoutofthereachofchild-
ren.
■ Switchofftheappliancebeforecrossinggra-
vel paths.
■ Donotlaytheappliancedownongravel
whilst switched on.
3.1.3 Appliance safety
■ Onlyusetheapplianceunderthefollowing
conditions:
■The appliance is not dirty, especially not
with petrol and oil.
■The appliance show no signs of dama-
ge, especially the protective grille.
■All controls function properly.
■All accessory parts intended for the res-
pective operating mode are fitted on the
appliance.
■ Donotoverloadthemachine.Itisintended
for light work in the private sphere. Overload
can lead to damage to the appliance.
■ Donotvacuumupanybranches,piecesof
glass, sharp objects, pieces of metal, stones
or other objects. They will damage the shred-
ding blade and the rotor.
■ Neverblockthevacuumandventilationgrille
during operation in order to avoid any over-
heating of the motor.
■ Immediatelyswitchofftheapplianceifthe
motor begins to vibrate abnormally or
strongly. There is an appliance fault in this
case.
■ Neveroperatetheappliancewithwornorde-
fective parts. Always replace defective parts
with original spare parts from the manufactu-
rer. If the appliance is operated with worn or
defective parts, guarantee claims against the
manufacturer are excluded.
3.2 Vibration load
■ Dangerduetovibration
The actual magnitude of the vibration emissi-
ons during the use of the appliance may devi-
ate from that stated by the manufacturer. Ob-
serve the following influencing factors before
or during use:
■Is the appliance being used as inten-
ded?
■Is the material being cut or processed
in the proper manner?
■Is the appliance in a proper condition of
use?
■Is the cutting tool properly sharpened or
is the correct cutting tool installed?
■Are the handle grips and any optional
vibration grips mounted, and are they
firmly attached to the appliance?
■ Onlyoperatethetoolatthemotorspeedre-
quired for the respective work. Avoid using
the maximum speed in order to reduce noise
and vibrations.
■ Thenoiseandvibrationsofthetoolmayin-
crease due to improper use and maintenan-
ce. This leads to health damage. In this case,
immediately switch off the tool and have it re-
paired by an authorised service workshop.
■ Thedegreeofstressduetovibrationde-
pends on the work to be performed or on the
use of the tool. Estimate the stress and plan
appropriate work breaks. This considerably
reduces stress due to vibration over the enti-
re working time.
■ Extensiveuseofthetoolexposestheopera-
tor to vibrations, which can lead to circulatory
issues ("white fingers"). To avoid this risk,
wear gloves and keep your hands warm. If
any symptoms of "white fingers" occur, im-
mediately consult a physician. These symp-
toms include: Numbness, loss of feeling, ting-
ling, itching, pain, reduced muscular strength,
changes in the colour or condition of the skin.
Normally these conditions affect the fingers,
hands or pulse. The risk increases at low
temperatures.
■ Takelongbreaksduringyourworkingdayso
you can recover from the noise and the vibra-
tions. Plan your work in such a way that the
use of appliances that generate strong vibra-
tions is spread over several days.

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■ Ifyounoticeanunpleasantsensationordis-
colouration of the skin on your hands when
using the tool, stop work immediately. Take
sufficient work breaks. Without sufficient bre-
aks, a hand/arm vibration syndrome can oc-
cur.
■ Minimiseyourriskofbeingexposedtovibra-
tions. Maintain the tool according to the inst-
ructions in the operating instructions.
■ Ifthetoolisusedfrequently,contactyourde-
aler to purchase anti-vibration accessories
(e.g. handles).
■ Avoidworkingwiththetoolattemperatures
below 10 °C. Define how the vibration load
can be limited in a work plan.
3.3 Safety information regarding the
rechargeable battery
This section mentions all the basic safety instruc-
tions to be heeded when using the rechargeable
battery. Read these instructions.
■ Removetherechargeablebatteryfromthe
power tool before starting any work on the
power tool (e.g. maintenance, tool change),
before transport and before storage.
■ Onlyusetherechargeablebatteryasdesig-
nated, i.e. for Masport rechargeable bat-
tery-driven appliances. Only charge the
rechargeable battery with the Masport char-
ging unit.
■ Onlyunpackthenewrechargeablebattery
from the original packaging when it is to be
used.
■ Fullychargetherechargeablebatterybefore
using it for the first time and always use the
specified charging unit. Comply with the de-
tails given in these instructions for use for
charging the rechargeable battery.
■ Donotusetherechargeablebatteryinen-
vironments where there is a potential risk of
explosion and/or fire.
■ Donotexposetherechargeablebatteryto
moisture and humidity when in use with the
appliance.
■ Protecttherechargeablebatteryfromheat,
oil and fire to prevent it being damaged so no
vapours and electrolyte liquids can escape.
There is a danger of explosion!
■ Donotsubjecttherechargeablebatteryto
impacts or throw it.
■ Donotusetherechargeablebatterywhen
soiledorwet.Beforeuse,cleananddrythe
rechargeable battery with a dry, clean cloth.
■ Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,keepit
away from other metal objects to prevent
bridging the contacts (e.g. paper clips, coins,
keys, nails, screws). Do not use sharp ob-
jects (e.g. a screwdriver) to work on the bat-
tery. This can cause an internal short circuit
which can lead to overheating, fire or explosi-
on of the battery.
■ Donotopen,dismantleorcrushtherechar-
geable battery. There is a danger of electric
shock and short-circuit.
■ Animproperlyusedanddamagedrecharge-
able battery can cause vapours and electroly-
te liquid to escape. Vent the room adequately
and in the case of any disorders, consult a
doctor.
If accidental contact with electrolyte liquid oc-
curs, flush with water and thoroughly rinse
the eyes immediately. Then consult a doctor.
■ Thisrechargeablebatterymustnotbeused
by unauthorised persons unless they are su-
pervised by a person responsible for their sa-
fety or have been instructed on how to use
the rechargeable battery. Unauthorised per-
sons include, for example:
■Persons (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental aptitude.
■Persons who have no experience and/
or knowledge of the rechargeable bat-
tery.
■ Childrenmustbesupervisedandinstructed
so they do not play with the rechargeable
battery.
■ Donotleavetherechargeablebatteryperma-
nently in the charger. For prolonged storage,
remove the rechargeable battery from the
charger.
■ Whennotinuse,removetherechargeable
batteries from the operated appliances.
■ Drytheunusedrechargeablebatteryandsto-
re in a closed place. Protect from heat and di-
rect sunlight. Unauthorised persons and chil-
dren must not have access to the recharge-
able battery.
3.4 Safety information regarding the
charging unit
This section mentions all the basic safety and
warning information to be heeded when using the
charging unit. Read these instructions.
■ Onlyusethechargingunitasdesignated,i.e.
for charging the intended rechargeable batte-
ries. Only charge original rechargeable batte-
ries from Masport in the charging unit.
■ Beforeeachuse,inspectthechargingunit,
and especially the mains cable and the
rechargeable battery compartment, for
damage. Only use the charging unit when it
is in proper working order.

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■ Donotusethechargingunitinenvironments
where there is a potential risk of explosion
and/or fire.
■ Onlyoperatethechargingunitindoorsand
do not expose it to moisture and humidity.
■ Alwaysplacethechargingunitonawellven-
tilated and non-flammable surface because it
heats up during the charging process. Keep
the ventilation slots clear and do not cover
the charging unit.
■ Beforeconnectingthechargingunit,make
sure that the mains voltage matches the vol-
tage stated in the "Technical data".
■ Onlyusethemainscableforconnectingthe
charging unit, not for any other purpose. Do
not carry the charging unit by the mains cable
and do not remove the power plug from the
power outlet by pulling on the mains cable.
■ Protectthemainscablefromheat,oiland
sharp edges to prevent it being damaged.
■ Donotusethechargingunitandrechargeab-
lebatterywhensoiledorwet.Beforeusing
the charging unit, clean and dry the recharge-
able battery.
■ Donotopenthechargingunitorrechargeab-
le battery. There is a danger of electric shock
and short-circuit.
■ Foryourownsafety,onlyhavethecharging
unit repaired by qualified specialist personnel
using genuine spare parts.
■ Drytheunusedchargingunitandstoreina
closed place. Unauthorised persons and chil-
dren must not have access to the charging
unit.
Product overview (01 - Page 11)
The product overview provides an overview of
the appliance.
No. Component
01/1 Rear hand grip
01/2 Rotary switch (on/off and motor
speed)
01/3 Operating mode selector switch
01/4 Carrying belt
01/5 Front hand grip
01/6 Vacuum tube
01/7 Jockey wheels
01/8 Blowingtube
01/9 collection bag
01/10 Transport handle at the collection
sack
01/11 Rechargeable battery*
01/12 Charger*
* Not included in the scope of delivery.

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01 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11*
12*
02
1
2
a
3
45
6
03
a
1
2
04
a
1
23 05
1
2
3
45
6
7a

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13
14 15
1
2
2
34
5
LBV 4090
Art.-Nr. 134216
4,5 kg / 5,9 kg
III
LwA=99,5dB(A),K=3dB(A)
LpA=86,9dB(A),K=3dB(A)
< 1,91 m/s2, K = 1,5 m/s2
> 60 m/s
> 350 m3/h
42V max*
Disclaimer: *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured off load) is 42 V.
Nominal voltage as per industry rule (3.65V/cell) is 36 Volts.
B05-3640
Art.-Nr. 11328045
42 V max*
4,0 Ah
90 min
max. 15 min
Art.-Nr. 11328145
100 V – 240 V AC
50/60Hz;140W
42 V DC
3.000 mA
5 – 40 °C

14 LBV 4090
4 INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Danger if assembly is not carried out
completely!
Operation of an incompletely assembled
appliance can result in serious injury.
■Only operate the appliance when it
is fully assembled.
■Do not insert the battery into the ap-
pliance until it is fully assembled.
■Check that all safety and protective
devices are in place and functioning
correctly before switching on.
4.1 Connecting the blowing and vacuum
tube (02 - Page 11)
The blowing and vacuum tube must first be com-
bined.Theflatnozzle(02/1)oftheblowtubeand
the intake opening (02/2) of the vacuum tube
must point in the same direction.
1. Attach the blow tube to the vacuum tube as
follows:
■  Themetallicguideplate(02/3)ofthe
blow tube and the guide (02/4) of the
vacuum tube must be in front of each
other.
■  Theblowtubehook(02/5)andtheva-
cuum tube hook (02/6) must be in front
of each other.
2. Push the blowing and vacuum tubes against
each other until they snap into place (02/a).
4.2 Fitting the wheelset (03 - Page 11)
1. Insert the wheel set (03/1) until it engages in
the bearing (03/2) (03/a).
4.3 Attaching blowing/vacuum tube
combination to basic unit (04 - Page 11)
1. Insert the blowing/vacuum tube combination
(04/1) up to the stop of the basic unit (04/a)
and hold it in place.
2. Insert first securing bolt (04/2) and screw in
loosely.
3. Insert second securing bolt (04/3) and screw
in loosely.
4. Tighten both securing bolts.
4.4 Attaching collection sack (05 - Page 11)
1. Place the transport handle (05/1) of the col-
lectionsack(05/2)ontotheejectionnozzle
(05/3) (05/a).
2. Push the transport handle upwards until the
hook (05/4) on the transport handle and the
hook (05/5) on the basic unit engage.
Note: You can remove the collection sack af-
ter pressing the release catch (05/6).
3. Hook the two eyes of the bag into the hooks
(05/7) of the blow tube.
4.5 Attaching and adjusting carrying belt
(optional) (06 - Page 12)
1. Attaching the carrying belt:
■  Alignthebelt(06/1)ontheapplianceso
that the buckle (06/2) is in front of the
operator and the shoulder pad (06/3) is
on the operator's shoulder.
■  Hookthesnaphooks(06/4)ofthe
carrying belt into the eyes (06/5) on the
basic unit.
2. Adjust the length of the carrying belt:
■  Hangtheentireapplianceontheshoul-
der with the carrying belt. The buckle
must be in front of the operator and the
shoulder pad on the shoulder.
■  Movethebuckleuntilthesupport
wheels touch the ground.
4.6 Adjusting front handle (07 - Page 12)
1. Pull out (07/a) drawbar eye (07/1).
2. Turn the front handle (07/2) to the desired
position (07/b).
5 START-UP
5.1 Charging the rechargeable battery (08
Page 12)
CAUTION!
Danger of fire during charging!
Due to heating of the charger, there is a
danger of fire if it is placed on a flamma-
ble surface and is not adequately venti-
lated.
■Always use the charger on a
non-flammable surface or in a
non-combustible environment.
■If available: Keep the ventilation
slots free.

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NOTE
Fully charge the rechargeable battery
before using it for the first time. The re-
chargeable battery can be charged in
any charge status. Interrupting charging
does not damage the rechargeable bat-
tery.
NOTE
When charging, the rechargeable bat-
tery is protected from overcharging due
to automatic detection of the charge sta-
tus and thus can remain connected to
the charging unit for some time, but not
permanently.
The temperature range for charging should be
between 5 °C and +45 °C. The charging time un-
til full charge is max. 120 minutes. If the operat-
ing time of the rechargeable battery is reduced in
spite of it being fully charged, the rechargeable
battery is at the end of its service life and must be
replaced by a new original rechargeable battery.
6 OPERATION
WARNING!
Danger if assembly is not carried out
completely!
Operation of an incompletely assembled
appliance can result in serious injury.
■Only operate the appliance when it
is fully assembled.
■Do not insert the battery into the ap-
pliance until it is fully assembled.
■Check that all safety and protective
devices are in place and functioning
correctly before switching on.
6.1 Determining the charge status of the
rechargeable battery (09)
There is a control panel with a pushbutton (09/1)
and LED charge status displays (09/2 to 09/5) on
the front of the rechargeable battery.
1. Press the pushbutton (09/1).
The charge status displays light according to
the charge status of the rechargeable battery.
2. Read the charge level:
Lighting LEDs Charge status of the re-
chargeable battery
Green(09/2) The rechargeable battery is
fully charged.
Green(09/3)
and (09/4)
Rechargeable battery is
charged to over 50 %.
Green(09/4) Rechargeable battery is
charged to less than 50 %.
Red (09/5) The rechargeable battery is
fully discharged or the re-
chargeable battery has been
overheated/undercooled.
6.2 Inserting and pulling out the
rechargeable battery (10 - Page 12)
Inserting the battery
1. Push the rechargeable battery (10/1) into the
battery slot (10/2) until it engages (10/a).
Pulling out the rechargeable battery
1. Press and hold the unlock button (10/3).
2. Pull out the rechargeable battery (10/b).
6.3 Set blowing or vacuum operation (11 -
Page 12)
1. Turn the operating mode selector switch
(11/1) until it clicks into place on the symbol
of the desired operating mode (11/a):
■ Blowingoperation(11/2)
■Vacuum operation (11/3)
6.4 Switching the appliance on/off and
operating (12 - 14)
CAUTION!
Risk of injury and damage to property
Persons or animals can be injured and
soiled by the air jet and blown away ma-
terial.
■It is essential to make sure that the
air jet and blown away material does
not negatively affect persons or ani-
mals or damage objects.
■Note the wind direction.
NOTE
Never work against the wind to ensure
that you and persons behind you are not
soiled.

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Switch on the appliance (12 - Page 12)
1. Optional: Hang the unit over your shoulder and
stand firmly.
2. Turn the rotary switch (12/1) forwards vigorous-
ly to switch on (12/a), and after the click turn it
further (12/b) until the desired blowing or vacu-
um speed is reached.
Working in blowing operation (13 - Page 12)
NOTE
The best blowing performance is
achieved when the appliance is not op-
erated directly on the ground, but some-
what away from the ground and prefera-
bly at a flat angle.
1. Lift the appliance by the front handle and swivel
it to the left and right. If necessary, you can
place the unit on the support wheels.
2. Adjust the blowing speed to the material to be
blown away during work:
■  Lowmotorspeed:Forlight,drymaterial,
e.g. chippings, grains and dirt
■  Mediummotorspeed:Formaterialofme-
diumsizeandweight,e.g.dryleaves,
grass cuttings
■  Highmotorspeed:forheavyorwetmate-
rial, e.g. wet leaves
Working in vacuum operation (14 - Page 13)
DANGER!
Risk of explosion and fire
Vacuumed explosive and flammable
products, hot ashes, combustion resi-
dues without open flame or smouldering
cigarettes lead to an immediate risk of
explosion and fire.
■Do not vacuum up any of the prod-
ucts or similar objects mentioned
above.
IMPORTANT!
Danger of damage to the appliance
Vacuumed fluids, branches, pieces of
glass, sharp objects, pieces of metal,
stones or other objects damage the
components in the appliance. Wet
leaves or grass clog the appliance.
■Do not vacuum any of the objects
mentioned above.
■Do not vacuum any liquids, wet
leaves or grass.
NOTE
The best vacuum performance is
achieved when the appliance stands di-
rectly on the ground or on the wheels
and the appliance is operated at the
steepest possible angle of approx. 75
degrees.
NOTE
Do not vacuum small animals.
1. Lift the appliance by the front handle and swivel
it to the left and right. If necessary, you can
place the unit on the support wheels.
2. While working:
■Operate the appliance at medium/high en-
gine speed.
■Keep the intake opening of the vacuum tube
only a few centimetres above the ground.
■Do not fill the collection sack completely.
The vacuum power decreases if the
collection sack is full.
3. After vacuuming a dangerous object:
■Turn the appliance off immediately.
■Pull out the rechargeable battery.
■Remove the object from the appliance and
empty the collection sack (see chapter 6.5
"Emptying the collection sack (15)",
page 16).
■Check whether the appliance has been
damaged.
Switch off the appliance (12)
1. Turn the rotary switch backwards (12/c) until
you hear a click. The appliance is switched off.
2. If the appliance is not used for a longer period
of time or if it is unattended:
■Pull out the rechargeable battery (see
chapter 6.2 "Inserting and pulling out the
rechargeable battery (10)", page 15).
■Empty the collection sack (see chapter 6.5
"Emptying the collection sack (15)",
page 16).
6.5 Emptying the collection sack (15 - Page
13)
There are two ways of emptying the collection sack.
One by removing the appliance:
1. Switch off and set down the appliance (see
chapter 6.4 "Switching the appliance on/off and
operating (12 - 14)", page 15).

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2. Remove the collection sack (15/1):
■Unhook both eyelets (15/2) of the collec-
tion sack.
■Press down the release latch (15/3).
■Press down the transport handle (15/4)
and remove the collection sack.
3. Attheejectionpoint:Openthezip(15/5)of
the collection sack and shake out the con-
tents.Closethezipagain.
4. Attach the collection sack to the appliance
again (see chapter 4.4 "Attaching collection
sack (05)", page 14).
The second option is to go to the ejection point
with the appliance and carry out the following
steps.
1. Switch off the appliance (see chapter 6.4
"Switching the appliance on/off and operating
(12 - 14)", page 15).
2. Attheejectionpoint:Openthezip(15/5)of
the collection sack and shake out the con-
tents.Closethezipagain.
7 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
WARNING!
Danger of lacerations
Danger of cutting injuries when reaching
into sharp edged, moving appliance
parts and into cutting tools.
■ Beforemaintenance,careand
cleaning work, always switch off the
appliance. Remove the rechargea-
ble battery.
■Always wear protective gloves dur-
ing maintenance, care and cleaning
work.
7.1 Maintenance schedule
The following information relates to normal appli-
cation conditions. Under special conditions, such
as working for a particularly long time or in a very
dirty working area, the specified maintenance in-
tervals must be shortened accordingly.
Parts are only allowed to be renewed with genu-
ine spare parts.
Interval Components Work to be performed
Before starting work ■Complete appliance Visual inspection for condition
■Controls Functional check
After daily work ■Complete appliance Clean
■Collection bag Clean and dry when damp
If not functioning properly ■Rotary switch Replace*
■Operating mode selector
switch
Replace*
If defective ■All appliance parts Replace*
■Collection bag Replace
■Safety sticker Replace
* May only be carried out by your dealer or an
athorised service workshop.
8 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
CAUTION!
Risk of injury
Sharp edged and moving appliance
parts can lead to injury.
■Always wear protective gloves dur-
ing maintenance, care and cleaning
work.
NOTE
For malfunctions that are not listed in
this table or that you cannot resolve
yourself, please contact your local ser-
vice dealer.

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Malfunction Cause Remedy
Appliance does not blow or
vacuum.
Blockageintheunit Remove blockage.
Motor does not run. Rechargeable battery is flat. Charge the rechargeable battery.
Rechargeable battery miss-
ing or rechargeable battery
not seated correctly.
Insert the rechargeable battery cor-
rectly.
Rechargeable battery is too
cold or too hot.
Warm up the rechargeable battery
slightly or allow it to cool down.
Rotary switch is defective. Contact a Masport service centre.
Motor keeps cutting out. Rotary switch is defective. Contact a Masport service centre.
Motor cuts out. Motor protection switch has
tripped.
Wait until the motor protection switch
switches the machine back on.
Ventilation openings are dirty. Clean the equipment.
Rechargeable battery operat-
ing time is significantly short-
er.
Rechargeable battery dis-
charged because it has not
been used for some time.
Charge the rechargeable battery.
The service life of the re-
chargeable battery has ex-
pired.
Replace the rechargeable battery.
Only use genuine accessories from
the manufacturer.
Rechargeable battery cannot
be charged.
Rechargeable battery con-
tacts are dirty.
Clean battery contacts with a dry cloth.
Do not bridge battery contacts with
metallic objects!
Rechargeable battery or
charging unit is defective.
Order spare parts. Contact a Masport
service centre.
Rechargeable battery is too
hot.
Allow the battery to cool down.
9 TRANSPORT
Beforetransporting,carryoutthefollowingmeas-
ures:
1. Switch off the tool.
2. Remove the rechargeable battery from the
appliance.
3. Pack the battery properly.
NOTE
The nominal energy of the rechargeable
battery is more than 100 Wh. Therefore,
observe the following transport instruc-
tions.
The li-ion rechargeable battery contained in the
applianceissubjecttothehazardousgoodslaw,
but can be transported under simplified condi-
tions:
■ Therechargeablebatterycanbetransported
on public roads by the private user without
further conditions provided it is packaged for
retail sale and the transport serves personal
purposes.
■ Commercialuserswhocarryoutthetrans-
port in connection with their main activity
(e.g. delivery from and to building sites, or
demonstrations) can also take advantage of
this simplification.
In both cases, it is essential to take the mandato-
ry precautions mentioned above to prevent any
leakage of the contents. In other cases, it is es-
sentialtocomplywiththeregulationsofthehaz-
ardous goods law. In the case of non-compli-
ance, severe penalties can be imposed on the
sender and possibly the transporter.

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Additional notes on transport and shipment
■ Onlytransportorsendtheli-ionrechargeable
battery in an undamaged condition.
■ Fortransportingtherechargeablebattery,
only use the original cardboard box or a suita-
blehazardousgoodscardboardbox(notre-
quired for rechargeable batteries with a nomi-
nal energy less than 100 Wh).
■ Tapeoffexposedrechargeablebatterycont-
acts to avoid a short circuit.
■ Securetherechargeablebatteryagainstshif-
ting in the packaging to avoid damage to the
rechargeable battery.
■ Ensurethecorrectmarkinganddocumentati-
on of the shipment for transport or shipping
(e.g. by parcel service or freight forwarding).
■ Checkinadvancethattransportwiththe
selected service provider is possible and indi-
cate the shipment.
Werecommendinvolvingahazardousgoods
specialist in preparation of the shipment. Also
heed any further national regulations.
10 STORAGE
10.1 Storing the appliance
If you are not going to use the appliance for
longer than 2 – 3 months, the following work is
necessary to avoid any damage:
1. Switch off the appliance and pull out the re-
chargeable battery.
2. Cleaning the appliance:
■  Wipetheentireapplianceandaccesso-
ry parts with a cleaning rag. Do not use
petrol or other solvents!
■  Shakeoutthecollectionsack.Usea
hand brush to remove adhering, vacuu-
med material.
■  Drythecollectionsackifitisdamp.
■  Removedirtfromallopeningsandtu-
bes.
3. Store the machine in a cool, dry place.
10.2 Storing the rechargeable battery and
charging unit
DANGER!
Danger of explosion and fire!
Persons will be fatally or severely injured
if the rechargeable battery explodes be-
cause it was stored in front of naked
flames or heat sources.
■Store the rechargeable battery in
cool and dry conditions, but not in
front of naked flames or heat sourc-
es.
NOTE
When charging, the rechargeable bat-
tery is protected from overcharging due
to automatic detection of the charge sta-
tus and thus can remain connected to
the charging unit for some time, but not
permanently.
■Store the battery in a dry, frost-free
place at the prescribed storage temper-
ature (see operating instructions for the
battery) and with a charge of approx. 40
- 60 %.
■Due to a risk of short-circuit, do not store the
battery near metallic or acid-containing ob-
jects.
■Recharge the rechargeable battery for ap-
prox. 2 hours after approx. 6 months’ storage.
11 DISPOSAL
Information on the German Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Act (ElectroG)
■Electrical and electronic appliances do
not belong in household waste, but
should be collected and disposed of
separately.
■ Usedbatteriesorrechargeablebatteriesthat
are not installed permanently in the old appli-
ance must be removed before disposal. Their
disposal is regulated by the battery law.
■ Ownersorusersofelectricalandelectronic
appliances are obliged by law to return them
after use.
■ Theenduserbearspersonalresponsibilityfor
deleting his personal data from the old appli-
ance to be disposed of.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin
means that electrical and electronic appliances
may not be disposed of in the household rubbish.

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Electrical and electronic appliances can be hand-
ed in at the following places at no charge:
■ Publicservicedisposalorcollectionpoints
(e.g. municipal building yards)
■ Pointsofsaleofelectricalappliances(statio-
nary and online) provided traders are obliged
to take them back or offer this voluntarily.
These statements apply to appliances that are in-
stalled and sold in the countries of the European
Union and are subject to European Directive
2012/19/EU. Different provisions may apply to the
disposal of electrical and electronic appliances in
countries outside the European Union.
Information on the German Battery Act (BattG)
■Used batteries and rechargeable bat-
teries do not belong in household
waste, but should be collected and dis-
posed of separately.
■ Forsaferemovalofbatteriesorrechargeable
batteries from the electrical appliance and for
information on their type or chemical system,
follow the further information within the opera-
ting or installation instructions.
■ Ownersorusersofbatteriesandrechargeab-
le batteries are obliged by law to return them
after use. Return is limited to the handover of
customary household quantities.
Used batteries can contain harmful substances or
heavy metals that can cause damage to the envi-
ronment and human health. Reuse of the used
batteries and use of the resources contained
therein contributes to the protection of these two
essential commodities.
The symbol of the crossed-through rubbish bin
means that batteries and rechargeable batteries
may not be disposed of in household rubbish.
In addition, if the symbol Hg, Cd or Pb appears
under the rubbish bin, this stands for the follow-
ing:
■ Hg:Batterycontainsmorethan0.0005%
mercury
■ Cd:Batterycontainsmorethan0.002%cad-
mium
■ Pb:Batterycontainsmorethan0.004%lead
Rechargeable batteries and batteries can be
handed in at the following places at no charge:
■ Publicservicedisposalorcollectionpoints
(e.g. municipal building yards)
■ Pointsofsaleofbatteriesandrechargeable
batteries
■ Disposalpointsofthecommontake-backsys-
tem for the used batteries of appliances
■ Disposalpointofthemanufacturer(ifnota
member of the common take-back system)
These statements apply to rechargeable batteries
and batteries that are sold in the countries of the
European Union and that are subject to European
Directive 2006/66/EU. Different provisions can
apply to the disposal of rechargeable batteries
and batteries in countries outside the European
Union.
12 AFTER-SALES
In the event of questions of warranty, repair or
spare parts, please contact your nearest
MASPORT Service Centre.
These can be found on the Internet at:
www.masport.com
13 WARRANTY
13.1 Warranty provider
13.1.1 The Warranty set out below is provided
by Masport Limited, a New Zealand
company located at 1-37 Mt Wellington
Highway, Panmure, Auckland 1060,
New Zealand and Masport Australia Pty
Ltd., 27 Commercial Drive, Dandenong
South, Victoria, 3175, Australia. For any
questions regarding this Warranty or to
13.2 General warranty coverage
14.2.1 TheNewZealandConsumerGuarantees
Act 1993 (“New Zealand Consumer
Act”) and the Australian Competition
and Consumer Act 2010 (including
the Australian Consumer Law 2011)
(“Australian Consumer Law”), as well as
other laws in each of those jurisdictions,
guarantee or imply certain conditions,
warranties and undertakings, and give
you other legal rights, in relation to
thequalityandtnessforpurposeof
our products sold in New Zealand and
Australia respectively.
13.2.2 For products sold in New Zealand, these
conditions, warranties and undertakings
cannotbemodiedorexcludedbyany
contract, except in those circumstances
contemplated by section 43(2) of the New
Zealand Consumer Act.
13.2.3 For products sold in Australia, our goods
come with guarantees that cannot be