pile and vac/mulch at a later time when the cuttings etc. have had a chance to dry.

Do not attempt to vac excessive soil as this also can have a clogging effect.

Do not attempt to vac solid / hard objects like stones / pebbles as this can damage the impeller, the plastic housing and also the debris bag. Damage to these components where solid objects have passed through the product will not be covered under warranty.

The BV2200 is a garden vac, mulcher and blower. It is not a garbage recycling tool. The tool should only be used for garden clippings, leaves etc..(Fig. 12)

The debris bag has a capacity of approximately 35 litres. Depending on the material being mulched the filling bag can cause the blower/vac to become very heavy to operate. The bag can be emptied at any stage, but is suggested it be emptied as soon as you, the operator, become uncomfortable with the weight. To maintain performance the bag can be emptied when it is half full.

NOTE: The performance of the vacuum operation will deteriorate as the bag becomes full.

IMPORTANT: The Blower/Vac should only be used with the selector lever in the full vacuum or full blow position. The product should not be used with the selector lever anywhere Between these two settings.

To Select “Blow” Mode (Fig. 13)

Move the selector lever on the left hand side of the tool fully to the marking . With the outlet of the blower pointing in a safe direction, turn on the blower as described above in the section, “To turn the blower vac On”

To Select Vac Mode (Fig. 14)

Move the selector lever on the left hand side of the tool fully to the .

Ensure the debris bag is attached to the power head. Never use the Blower vac in the Vac position without the debris bag connected as this can be very dangerous due to debris being discharged through the outlet spigot.

To Empty the Debris bag

Unzip the rear of the debris bag.

Empty out mulched contents.

It is not necessary to remove the debris bag from the blower/vac to perform this operation.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Prior to storing your Blower/Vac after use, check to ensure the product is not clogged with dirt or debris and that the selector lever is operating smoothly. It is suggested to remove the power head and remove any dirt or debris out of the power head. Operation of the selector lever with the blow tube removed will assist any dirt or debris caught in the power head tube to fall free.

To Remove Power head (Fig. 15)

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