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 burn-
ing, 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 ma-
chine in the vicinity of such substances.
Care and maintenance
Before each maintenance and cleaning work :
switch off device
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wait for standstill of the device
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allow the machine to cool down
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pull out main plug
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Replace any worn or damaged parts for safety reasons.
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.
Storage
Pull out main plug.
Wait for standstill of the device.
Store unused equipment in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
Before a longer storage observe the following in order to
prolongate the service life of the machine and to guarantee
a smooth running operation:
− thoroughly clean the machine
− Check the machine for perfect condition to ensure a
safe use of it after a longer period of storage
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