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• Direct the airstream away from your-
self. Ensure that you do not to stir up
any heavy objects and hurt somebody
or damage something.
• Begin work with the highest blowing
power, in order to rapidly pile up the
leaves lying around. Select a lower
blowing power to compact the previ-
ously piled up leaves.
• Before blowing, loosen leaves adher-
ing to the ground with a broom or
rake.
• The guide rollers at the end of the tube
make it easier to work on flat surfaces.
Cleaning and maintenance
Pull out the power plug before all
work on the device.
Leave all work not described in
this manual to our Service Cen-
tre. Only use original parts.
Before every use, check the foli-
age vacuum for obvious deficien-
cies, such as loose, worn or dam-
aged parts and for correct seating
of the parts. Replace damaged
parts. Check the bag regularly for
wear and tear.
Carry out the following cleaning work
regularly. By this means, a long and reli-
able life is guaranteed.
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General cleaning
Clean the device in each case
immediately after working, since
otherwise mud with leaf residues
hardens and sets and can possi-
bly no longer be removed without
dismantling the motor casing.
Such cleaning work is not cov-
ered by the guarantee.
Do not employ any cleaning
agents or solvents. They can ir-
reparably damage the device.
Chemical substances can attack
the plastic parts of the device.
• Clean the device casing, the tube and
the ventilation slots regularly with a
soft brush or a cloth. Never clean the
device under running water.
• Take off the collection bag after finishing
work, turn it inside out and brush it thor-
oughly. In this way, you avoid the gen-
eration of mold and unpleasant odours.
• Free the outlet area from possible
shredded residues.
Removal of clogging
Leaf material and fresh plant parts may
clog / block the device.
Cleaning the air outlet area:
1. Remove the collection bag.
2. Clean the external outlet area on the
device.
3. Set the operating mode selector
switch to the suction symbol.
4. Remove dirt residues in the inner air
outlet area with a bottle brush or simi-
lar. Remove unwieldy objects with a
blunt tool without sharp edges.