The safety devices in- Astalled onto the unit by the manufacturer must not
be removed or bypassed, e.g. by tying the trigger down to the handle. Otherwise you may
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run the risk of serious injury as the unit will not stop auto- matically.
6. Maintenance, service, storage
6.1 Cleaning
Ensure regular cleaning of the Garden Vac!
To clean the vacuum tube (1), we recommend the use of
a bottle brush, or similar. Clean the casing of the Garden Vac with a soft dry cloth. Never clean it under running water.
Brush the catcher (10) of the Garden Vac after use.
6.2Blockage (ill. L/M)
Deposits of leaves and fresh plant clippings may block up the Garden Vac. The Garden Vac may become blocked due to a bulky object picked up.
In this case the Garden Vac shuts off automatically.
To clear clogging or blockage, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the mains plug!
2. Unscrew the maintenance cover (23) and remove it.
3. Clean the vacuum chamber with a bottle brush, or similar.
4. If the Garden Vac becomes blocked within the
connecting piece (15), unscrew it using screw (15b) and clear the blockage.
6.3Replacement dust filter Please use only genuine GARDENA Dust Filters,
Art. No. 5375 (each packaging includes two items).
Dust filters can be purchased from your GARDENA dealer or directly from the GARDENA Customer Service.
Never use spare parts or acces- sories which are not authorised by the manufacturer.
Attention! Always dis- Aconnect the mains plug before working on the Garden Vac (checking, cleaning, main- tenance). Risk of injury!
To avoid injury to persons and material damage: Never clean the Garden Vac with running water, in particular with water under high pressure.
Store the Garden Vac in a dry place where it is protected from frost.
The Garden Vac should be stored out of the reach of children.
If you have any problem with your Garden Vac, please contact our Customer Service or return the defective unit together with a short description of the problem and, if covered under guarantee, with a copy of the receipt, directly to one of the GARDENA Service Centres listed on the back of this leaflet.
We expressly point out that,
in accordance with the product liability law, we are not liable for any damage caused by our units if it is due to improper repair or if parts exchanged are not original GARDENA parts or parts approved by us, and, if the repairs were not carried out by a GARDENA Service Centre or an authorised spe- cialist. The same applies to spare parts and accessories.
Disposal:
(in accordance with
The equipment may not be disposed of as normal household refuse but must be disposed of in the technically correct manner.
7. Advice for proper use / Safety instructions
Inspect the unit Abefore each use
Inspect materials to be picked up before starting work. Look out for foreign objects
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Use/Responsibility
Do not use the unit, if safety devices (trigger; safety cover) are damaged or worn. Never bypass safety devices.
Make sure that there are no other people (especially chil- dren) or animals within/near the working area.
(e.g. stones) during work (blow mode).
Check the power cable regul- arly for damage and signs of wear and tear.
You are responsible for the safety in the working area.
Only use the Garden Vac for purposes specified in these operating instructions.
Take the precaution of wear- ing eye- and ear protection. Wear sturdy shoes and long trousers to protect your legs.
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