McCulloch 1600W Blower User Manual
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1. McCULLOCH 1600w Gardenvac Electrolux For all customer enquiries or for replacement parts contact 01325 300303 YF www eletrolux com mcculloch gt lt eop customer services electrolux co uk Carton Contents 2 handle knobs ca adjustable shoulder harness debris bag frame debris bag gym autting lines S instruction manual nozzle IMPORTANT Please check the contents of the carton are correct BEFORE assembling your new Flymo product IF ANY PARTS ARE MISSING CONTACT Electrolux Outdoor Products Customer Service Department direct Telephone 01325 300303 Fax 01325 318193 Safety If not used properly this Gardenvac can be dangerous The warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this product The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the product Explanation of Symbols on the EVERY TIME YOU USE YOUR Gardenvac GARDENVAC Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity Warning r NRK supply BEFORE fitting A S cutting line to cutting RU head amp clipping into place c and BEFORE REMOV ING cutting line The use of eye protec Yy tion is recommended Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do Keep bystanders away Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity supply B2. FRAME ARE PROPERLY FITTED BEFORE USE ENSURE THERE ARE NO GAPS BETWEEN THE DEBRIS BAG AND THE PRODUCT e The Gardenvac has 3 modes of operation e These can be selected by moving the mode indicator to adjust the nozzle position for blow vacuum or jet vacuum mode e In vacuum and jet vacuum modes the product will shred leaves etc BLOW Position 1 Blow Mode The Gardenvac will blow debris from patios paths driveways lawns bushes borders etc Using As A Blower Select position 1 on the mode indicator See fig L Point nozzle towards the ground To start squeeze trigger Stand back from debris to be cleared Point nozzle towards the debris and slowly approach To stop release trigger VACUUM Position 2 Vacuum Mode In this position your product will pick up leaves paper rubbish cans etc IMPORTANT REMOVE NYLON LINE BEFORE VACUUMING CANS Using As A Vacuum 1 Select position 2 on the mode indicator See fig M 2 Position nozzle slightly above the debris squeeze the trigger and move slowly back and forth 3 Do not force the nozzle into the debris as this will impair perform ance 4 To stop release the trigger How to Use Oe el JET VACUUM Position 3 Jet Vacuum Mode This position is intended to be used to collect debris which is damp or stubborn It directs a small jet of air towards t
3. The Electrolux Group is the world s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen cleaning and outdoor use More than 55 million Electrolux Group products such as refrigerators cookers washing machines vacuum cleaners chain saws and lawn mowers are sold each year to a value of approx USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world QD 4 5119699 01
4. is an electric shock hazard if a cut off plug is inserted into a 13 amp socket 2 9 Always check your product is in a safe operating condition before use Use 1 Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light 2 Do not use the product when it is raining or in damp and wet areas 3 Never use the product in or near water or ponds 4 Know how to stop the product quickly in an emer gency 5 On slopes be extra careful of your footing and wear non slip footwear 6 Never pick up or carry the product by the cable 7 Keep children pets and bystanders at a safe dis tance when using your product 8 Keep long hair away from air inlet 9 Keep all inlets clear of debris 10 Always remain alert 11 Do not attempt to use your product without the fully assembled debris bag fitted 12 Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders 13 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 The cutting head and cutting line continue to rotate after your product has been switched off 15 Remove the plug from the mains before removing or replacing cutting line before removing or replacing fully assembled debris bag before leaving the product unattended for any period before clearing a blockage before checking cleaning or working on the appli ance if the product starts to vibrate abnormally Check immediately Excessive vibration can cause injury Maintenance and storag
5. parts and their life is dependent on regular mainte nance and are therefore not normally subject to a valid warranty claim Cutting Line Electric Mains cable Debris Bag i Caution Electrolux Outdoor Products does not accept liability under the warranty for defects caused in whole or part directly or indirectly by the fitting of replacement parts or additional parts that are not either manufactured or approved by Electrolux Outdoor Products or by the machine having been modified in any way EC Declaration of Conformity the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that the product Category Gardenvac Make Electrolux Outdoor Products Conforms to the specifications of Directive 2000 14 EEC Identification of Series See Product Rating Label Conformity Assessment Procedure ANNEX VI Notified Body I T S Cleeve Road Leatherhead Surrey KT22 7SB England Other Directives 98 37 EEC 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC amp applicable standards EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN55014 1 EN55014 2 EN836 EN60335 1 EN60335 2 77 IEC60335 1 IEC60335 2 100 I the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that a sample of the above product has been tested using directive 81 1051 EEC as a guide The maximum A weighted sound pressure l
6. 3 Do not use the product if the electric cables are damaged or worn Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity sup ply if the cable is cut or the insulation is damaged Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical sup ply has been disconnected Do not repair a cut or damaged cable Replace it with a new one Your electric cable must be uncoiled coiled cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of the product Do not pull cable around sharp objects Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting any plug cable connector or extension cable Switch off remove plug from mains and examine electric supply cable for damage or ageing before winding cable for storage Do not repair a damaged cable replace it with a new one Use only genuine replacement cable Never carry the product by the cable Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on the product rating label Our products are double insulated to EN60335 Under no circumstance should an earth be connect ed to any part of the product Preparation a ea o Always wear suitable clothing gloves and stout shoes The use of eye protection is recommended The use of ear protection is recommended To prevent dust irritation the wearing of a face mask is recommended Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can be drawn into the air inlet Do not wear clothing with attachments i e toggle
7. EFORE FITTING fully assembled debris bag to product and BEFORE REMOVING fully assembled debris bag from product Assemble debris bag to NEVER CONNECT THE bag frame PRODUCT TO THE MAINS ELEC A TRICITY SUPPLY UNTIL THE FULLY ASSEMBLED DEBRIS BAG IS FITTED CORRECTLY Do not operate in the rain or leave the product Pa BEFORE USING YOUR outdoors while it is rain GARDENVAC FOR THE FIRST Ing TIME Switch off Remove plug from mains before adjusting cleaning or if cable is entangled or damaged General Electrical 1 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these 1 The British Standards Institute recommend the use instructions to use the product Local regulations of a Residual Current Device R C D with a tripping may restrict the age of the operator current of not more than 30mA Even with a R C D 2 Only use the product in the manner and for the func installed 100 safety cannot be guaranteed and tions described in these instructions safe working practice must be followed at all times 3 Never operate the product when you are tired ill or Check your R C D every time you use it under the influence of alcohol drugs or medicine 2 Before use examine cable for damage replace it if 4 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or there are signs of damage or ageing hazards occurring to other people or their property 9 10 Always wind cable carefully avoiding kinking 12 11 1
8. Service Centres which can be found in your local Yellow Pages Assembly Instructions To Attach Debris Bag to Bag Frame With bag frame on the ground 1 Fit first two holes on the plastic trim of the debris bag to the first two location points on the front of the bag frame where debris fin is attached A Fit next hole on the plastic trim to next location point on bag frame B until all holes on the plastic trim of the debris bag are securely located to bag frame C ENSURE THE DEBRIS BAG IS FITTED SECURELY TO THE BAG FRAME debris fin To Fit the Cutting Line to the Cutting Head D Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE removing or fitting the cutting line Handle the cutting line with care sharp edges can cause injury Place the cutting line into the slot in the cutting head and click into place as illustrated in Figure D Ensure the cutting line is correctly located ONLY USE CUTTING LINE SPECIFIED FOR THIS PROD UCT SEE PRODUCT RATING LABEL FOR MODEL DETAILS To Fit Assembled Debris Bag To Product E Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING the fully assembled debris bag The cutting head and cutting line continue to rotate after your Gardenvac has been switched off IMPORTANT Do not squeeze the trigger when fitting the debris bag E1 Ensure debris fin is horizontal E2 as illustrat
9. ce if worn or damaged 5 Using a soft brush remove debris from all air inlets Q2 6 Remove dirt and debris from debris fin with a suitable tool Q3 7 Wipe over your product with a soft dry cloth Q4 Replacing the Cutting Line Q5 amp 6 e Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity supply before replacing the cutting line e Handle the cutting line with care sharp edges can cause injury 1 Remove debris bag from product See Page 4 2 Remove cutting line Q5 and discard safely 3 If the cutting line becomes broken during use use a suit able tool to lever the line out of location Q6 4 Place the cutting line into the slot in the cutting head Ensure the cutting line is correctly located See Page 3 5 Re fit debris bag to product See Page 3 Storing Your Gardenvac Always store the product in a dry place ensuring the cable is not likely to be damaged on sharp edges etc Fault Finding Hints Fails To Operate 1 Is the power turned on 2 Is the fully assembled debris bag correctly fitted to the product 3 Check the fuse in the plug if blown replace 4 Fuse continues to blow Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local Service Centre Dealer Distributor Poor Blowing 1 The air inlets are blocked clean all air inlets 2 Mode indicator not in the right position 3 If poor blowing persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity su
10. due to faulty manufacture within the guarantee period Electrolux Outdoor Products through its Authorised Service Repairers will effect the repair or replacement to the customer free of charge provid ing a The fault is reported directly to the Authorised Repairer b Proof of purchase is provided c The fault is not caused by misuse neglect or faulty adjustment by the user d The failure has not occurred through fair wear and tear e The machine has not been serviced or repaired taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by Electrolux Outdoor Products f The machine has not been used for hire g The machine is owned by the original purchaser h The machine has not been used commercially This guarantee is additional to and in no way diminish es the customers statutory rights Failures due to the following are not covered therefore it is important that you read the instructions contained in this Operator s Manual and understand how to operate and maintain your machine Failures not covered by guarantee Replacing Cutting Line j Failures as a result of not reporting an initial fault i Failures as a result of sudden impact Failures as a result of not using the product in accor dance with the instructions and recommendations con tained in this Operator s Manual s Machines used for hire are not covered by this guaran tee i The following items listed are considered as wearing
11. e 1 Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in a safe working condition 2 Replace worn or damaged parts for safety 3 After use the product should be stored in a safe place where it is protected from damage 4 Inspect the collection bag regularly If the collection bag becomes worn or damaged replace 1 No earth required Our products are double insu lated to EN60335 and under no circumstances should an earth be connected to any part of the product 2 Ensure the mains voltage suits your product 3 IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accor dance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connect ed to the Terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con nected to the Terminal which is marked with the let ter L or coloured RED 4 It is important that the outer sheath is clamped cor rectly into the 3 pin plug 5 If in doubt consult your local Service Repairer or qualified electrician before the machine is used 6 A 13 Amp fuse must be fitted to the Mains Plug 7 The normal plug fuse and household fuse only pro tect the electrical equipment and are not a safe guard against electrocution If your product is hard wired i e non detachable mains electric cable a conversion kit and exten sion cable is available from all Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved
12. ed in fig E Locate bag frame into clip on the underside of product E3 Lift handle towards product until bag latch locates and click into place E4 Assembly instructions To Remove Debris Bag From Product F 1 Gently press bag latch F1 down See fig F 2 Lower handle of bag frame away from product 3 Move bag frame forward Fitting the Handle Bolt G 1 Place handle bolt into the location slot on the product and slide into place G 2 Repeat on the other side Fitting the Handle H 1 Locate handle onto handle bolts on each side of the product 2 Secure handle by turning handle knobs clock wise H 3 The handle can be adjusted by turning handle knobs 3 full turns anti clockwise moving han dle to position required and re securing handle as described in 2 Fitting The Shoulder Harness J amp K 1 Thread strap through the slots in the handle J 2 Thread strap through the buckle See fig J Adjust as required to ensure the shoulder har ness is in the most comfortable position See fig K 5 WARNING The use of eye protection is recommended The use of ear protection is recommended To prevent dust irritation the wearing of a face mask is recommended Never point your product at bystanders Do not use your product in the rain Do not leave your product outdoors while it is raining IMPORTANT YOUR PRODUCT WILL NOT OPERATE UNTIL THE FULLY ASSEMBLED DEBRIS BAG AND
13. evel recorded at operator position under free field semi ane choic chamber conditions was the undersigned M Bowden of Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP Certify that a sample of the above product has been tested using ISO 5349 as a guide The maximum weighted root mean square value of vibration recorded at opera tor s hand position was MAYO mere nement MEV1600 Guaranteed sound power level 93 dB A Measured Sound Power Level s n 91 dB A Level ssssssssssrssssansasanssansanansnensasenssennasnss 88 3 dB A Wa UG A 6 99 m s Nominal Air FIOW smmmennmenmmennnnnnnnnnnne 0 0957 m s Weight sssiticcsensseadsuesnivediedescesscazecarncsicsvans 4 5 kg B Electrolux Outdoor Products Aycliffe Industrial Park NEWTON AYCLIFFE Co Durham DL5 6UP ENGLAND Newton Aycliffe 13 05 2004 M Bowden Research amp Development Director Telephone 00 44 1325 300303 Fax 00 44 1325 310339 Our policy of continuous improvement means that the specification of products may be altered from time to time without prior notice Electrolux Outdoor Products manufacture products for a number of well known brands under various registered patents designs and trademarks in several countries Electrolux Outdoor Products Ltd Registered Office Electrolux Works Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QQ Registered number 974979 England 2 The Electrolux Group The world s No 1 choice
14. he ground which eA will loosen stubborn material Using As A Jet Vacuum 1 Select position 3 on the mode indicator See fig N 2 Position the nozzle above and slightly forward of the debris and squeeze the trigger 3 Slowly move the nozzle back over the debris This allows a jet of air to lift the debris from the ground To stop release the trigger e Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING the fully assembled debris bag Emptying Your Gardenvac 1 Remove debris bag as described on page 4 2 Empty debris bag holding the moulded handle at the top of the bag and the fabric handle at the bottom of the bag P Do Not PLACE HANDs IN BAG WHEN EMPTYING SHARP DEBRIS CAN CAUSE INJURY 3 Flip the debris fin back into place before re fit ting as described on page 3 Caring for your Gardenvac WARNING Never use water for cleaning your product use only a dry cloth Do not clean with chemicals or solvents some can destroy critical plastic parts After Using Your Gardenvac Q1 2 3 amp 4 1 Switch off and disconnect from the mains electricity sup ply before cleaning your product 2 Always empty the debris bag 3 Take extra care to clean around the cutting head and the collection chute Q1 e Take care when cleaning around the cutting line area sharp edges can cause injury 4 Inspect the cutting line and repla
15. pply and consult your local Service Centre Dealer Distributor Poor Vacuum Jet Vacuum 1 The air inlets are blocked clean all air inlets 2 Mode indicator not in the right position 3 If poor vacuuming persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local Service Centre Dealer Distributor Excessive Vibration 1 The cutting line is damaged replace with new cutting line 2 Ensure the fully assembled debris bag is correctly fitted to the product 3 If excessive vibration persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local Service Centre Dealer Distributor Poor Shredding 1 The cutting line is damaged replace with new cutting line 2 TO PROLONG CUTTING LINE LIFE The Gardenvac has been designed to shred leaves If collecting large amounts of any other debris remove the cutting line 3 If poor shredding persists Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity supply and consult your local Service Centre Dealer Distributor Service Recommendations 1 We strongly recommend that your product is serviced at least every twelve months more often in a professional application 2 Always use genuine Spare Parts 3 Prepacked spares are available from most Electrolux Outdoor Products stockists 4 Your product is uniquely identified by a silver and black product rating label 5 If you have a problem with your machine contact your local Approved Se
16. rvice Centre ensuring you have full details of your product as described on the product rating label 6 Should it be necessary for work to be carried out by your Service Centre it is important to take your complete machine including cable and any extension cables used A network of specialist dealers can be found in your local Yellow Pages To obtain service on your product simply telephone or visit your local Service Centre Should you require service under the terms of our guarantee the Service Centre will require proof of purchase All of the centres listed stock genuine Spare Parts NOTE Our Service Repairers act on their own behalf and are not empowered to commit or legally bind Electrolux Outdoor Products in any manner whatsoever Environmental Information Electrolux Outdoor Products are manufactured under an Environmental Management System ISO 14001 using where practical components manufactured in the most environmentally responsible manner according to company procedures and with the potential for recycling at the end of the products life e Packaging is recyclable and plastic components have been labelled where practical for categorised recycling e Awareness of the environment must be considered when disposing of end of life product e If necessary contact your local authority for disposal information Guarantee amp Guarantee Policy If any part is found to be defective
17. s or drawstrings that can be drawn into the air inlet Inspect your product before each use especially the parts of the cutting head Replace cutting line if worn or damaged Do not use if any part is damaged or broken or if any of the screws are loose Have it repaired by an authorised repairer CABLES IMPORTANT Use only 1 00mm size cable up to 30 metres length maximum Maximum rating 1 00mm size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC THE GARDENVAC IS SUPPLIED WITH CABLE WIRED DIRECTLY INTO THE PRODUCT Flymo Mains Cables and Extension Cables are available from your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre 2 Do not wire an extension cable directly to your prod uct yourself Please contact your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre for further information on the connectors and kits available 3 Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use CONNECTORS IMPORTANT Our connectors are suitable for use with 2 core cable only Under no circumstances should these connec tors be used for earthed products All of our connectors and cables are of splashproof con struction They are not waterproof and must not be left outside permanently nor should they be submerged or immersed in water Do not let cable lay or trail through pools of water or splashed with water from hose pipes MAINS PLUG REPLACEMENT IMPORTANT If the plug supplied is cut off it should be destroyed There
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