Care And Maintenance - ATIKA LSH 3000 Manual Original

Instructions for using as vac/shredder
1. Move the changeover
switch to the vac/ shredding
setting (A).
2. Hold the machine firmly at
the handle and place the
belt over your shoulder.
Adjust the belt so that the
machine can be carried
comfortably and safely.
3. Switch the machine on.
4. Move the machine slowly and evenly over the material. Do
not press it into the leaves.
5. The suction power decreases when the bag is full. Switch
the machine off and disconnect from the mains. Open the
zip fastener and empty the bag.
6. After finishing work, move the changeover switch to the
blowing setting to remove any remains from the
suction/blowing pipe.
Take up leaves in good time! – It is advisable to take
up fallen leaves when the weather is dry and as soon as they
have fallen. Wet leaves are a problem, together with leaves
that have already begun to rot or are on big piles.
Instructions for use as blower
1. Move the changeover
switch to the blowing
setting (B).
2. Hold the machine firmly at
the handle and place the
belt over your shoulder.
Adjust the belt so that the
machine can be carried
comfortably and safely.
3. Switch the machine on.
4. Move the suction/blowing pipe in generous swaying
movements uniformly a few centimetres over the ground,
moving from one side to the other.
Garden vac with speed control
This version has adjustable motor speed and therefore
adjustable vacuuming and blowing.
The speed is fully variable from 8000 rpm to 11500 rpm.
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What can I vacuum and blow?
YES
light, dry materials, e.g. dry leaves and garden waste such as
grass, small twigs and pieces of paper
NO
heavy materials such as metal, stones, branches, fir cones or
broken glass
Do not use the machine to vacuum or blow any
burning, explosive or smoking items such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ash.
Do not vacuum or blow any liquids, in particular
flammable liquids such as fuel. Do not use the
machine in the vicinity of such substances.

Care and maintenance

Before each maintenance and cleaning
work :
- switch off device
- wait until the cutting thread is stationary.
- pull out main plug
For maintaining and cleaning, removed security devices must
unconditionally be mounted properly and proved again.
Use only original parts. Other parts can result in unexpected
damages and injuries.
Maintenance and repair work beyond this is only allowed to be
carried out by the manufacturer or authorized service staff.
Please proceed as follows to preserve the functioning
ability of your garden vac.
Remove dust and dirt with a cloth or a brush.
Do not clean the machine with running water or high-
pressure cleaners.
Do not use solvents for the synthetic parts (petrol, alcohol,
etc.) as these can damage the synthetic parts.
Cleaning the bag
Empty the bag every time after it has been used.
1. Shake the bag thoroughly.
2. Turn it inside out and brush the bag out thoroughly.
3. Wash the bag when extremely soiled or at least once a
year, by hand in mild soap suds.
If the zip fastener is stiff, rub dry soap into the zip.
For your own safety, regularly check the bag for any signs
of damage. Always replace a damaged bag immediately.