Selecting the blowing operation
1.Move the selector lever (2) down. You will hear a loud click as it goes into place.
Note. When the blow operation is selected, air is drawn up through the large blow/vac tube and then expelled at a much higher velocity in the lower cavity below the blow/vac tube.
IMPORTANT. Ensure when the blow operation is selected the blower/vac is pointed, directed and used in a safe manner. Do not direct the air flow from this blower vac directly or indirectly towards another person.
Selecting the vacuum operation
1.Push the selector lever (2) up. You will hear a loud click as it goes into place.
Note. When the vacuum operation is selected, air and debris are drawn up through the large vac tube, and forced through the mulching impeller. The debris is mulched and then blown down into the collection bag.
IMPORTANT. Always ensure the collection bag is correctly attached as per the “Fitting the collection bag” section in this manual.
Important notes when using the blower/ vacuum selector lever
Do not force the lever. The lever should move with very little resistance. If the lever is difficult to move, disconnect the power supply, remove the collection bag and ensure debris, dirt or mud has not jammed the lever.
When selecting either of the operations, ensure the selector lever is fully in one position or the other, not half way.
To empty the collection bag
It is not necessary to remove the collection bag from the blower vac when the bag needs to be emptied.
The rear of the bag is fitted with a full length zip. Simply open the zip and empty the contents.
Ensure to close the zip prior to operating the blower vac.
Tips for using your blower vac
The following points may assist you in the operation of the blower vac.
•Always try and vacuum dry leaves, cuttings or general garden debris.
•Wet material is difficult to mulch and also can cause the blower vac to clog.
•If the leaves etc. are damp, then use the blower vac in blow selection to pile the leaves etc. into one area, vac and mulch the leaves when dry.
•Avoid using the vac on areas where there are stones, or other hard objects. These objects will damage the impeller of the blower vac.
•It is also advisable not to allow the blower vac to pick up soil. Soil generally contains moisture and when combined with other garden debris can clog the blower vac.
•The blower vac is not a garbage disposal unit. Do not attempt to mulch any material other than general garden debris.
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