Aavix AGT309 User guide

Brand: Aavix

Model: AGT309

Category: Air blowers/dryers

Type: User guide

Read this manual carefully. Learn how to operate and maintain your product properly to avoid

injury and product damage. You are responsible for operating the product properly & safely.

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING: FOR SAFE OPERATION, READ

OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO USE.

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WEARING SAFETY GLASSES!

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AGT309

12 AMP

B L O W E R / V A C U U M / M U L C H E R

3in1

BLOWER/ VACUUM/ MULCHER

B L O W E R / V A C U U M / M U L C H E R

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product speciﬁcaons

Safety Rules

Know Your 3in1 Blower/Vacuum/Leaf Mulcher

Assembly

Operaon

Maintenance

Storage

Troubleshoong

Exploded view and parts list

Warranty

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model: AGT309

Motor: 120V AC, 60Hz, 12A

Max. Air Speed: 168mph

Max. Air Volume: 459cfm

Air Speed Seng: 6 posions

Bag Capacity: 10.6 gal

No-load Speed: 14,000rpm

Weight: 10lbs

WARNING:

Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operang Instrucons before using this product. Failure to do

so can result in serious injury.

SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precauons should always be followed to

reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, and serious injury. The warnings and safety instrucons in this

manual must be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or injury, and to provide

reasonable safety and eﬃciency in using this unit. The operator is responsible for following the

warnings and instrucons in this manual and on the unit. Read the enre instrucon manual before

assembling and using the unit! Restrict the use of this unit to persons who read, understand, and

follow the warnings and instrucons in this manual and on the unit. Never allow children to use this

unit. Do not allow the unit to be used as a toy. Close aenon is necessary when used near children.

Always disconnect unit from power source before

servicing, cleaning, performing maintenance, or

storing.Nonconformingreplacementcomponentsortheremovalofsafetydevicesmaycause

damagetotheunitandpossibleinjurytotheoperatororbystanders.Useonlyaccessoriesand

replacementpartsasrecommended.Useonlyforjobsexplainedinthismanual.

OPERATORSAFETY

z Alwayswearsafetyglassesorsimilareyeprotectionwhenoperating,servicing,orperforming

maintenance on your unit. Wearing eye protection can help to prevent rocks or debris from

beingblownorricochetingintoeyesandfacewhichcanresultinblindnessorseriousinjury.

z Alwaysweararespiratororfacemaskwhenworkingwiththeunitindustyenvironments.

z Dresssafelyinlongpants.Donotgobarefootorwearshortpantsorsandals.

z Do not operate the unit when you are tired, ill, upset, or if you are under the influence of

alcohol,drugs,ormedication.

z Securehairsoitisaboveshoulderlength.Keeploosehair,looseclothing,fingers,andallother

parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Hair, jewelry, loose clothing, or

clothingwithlooselyhangingstraps,ties,tassels,etc.,canbecaughtinmovingparts.

ELECTRICALSAFETY

z Avoidadangerousenvironment.Toreduce theriskofelectricalshock.donotuseinrain,in

damporwetlocations,oraroundswimmingpools,hottubs,etc.Donotexposetosnow,rain,

orwatertoavoidthepossibilityofelectricalshock.Donotuseonwetsurfaces.Donothandle

extensioncardplugorunitwithwethands.Avoiddangeroussituations.Donotuseinthe

presenceofflammableliquidsorgasestoavoidcreatingafireorexplosionand/orcausing

damagetounit.Donotabusecord.Nevercarrytheunitbytheextensioncordoryank

extensioncordtodisconnectunit.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.Donotusecordasa

handle,closeadooroncord,orpullcordaroundsharpedgesorcorners.Turnoffallcontrols

beforeunplugging.Donotexposecordstoheat,oil,orwater.Donotusewithdamagedcordor

plug.Ifunitisnotworkingasitshould,hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordropped

intowater,sendittoyourauthorizedservicedealerforrepair.Unplugtheunitfromthepower

sourcewhennotinuse,beforeservicing,cleaning,performingmaintenance,or

storing.Donot

putanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfreeofdust,lint,hair

andanythingthatmayreduceairflow.

z Useonlyavoltagesupplyasshownonthenameplateoftheunit.

z Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donotuseinunventilated

areasorwheredustorexplosive

vaporscanbuildup.

z Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,thisunithasapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthanthe

other)andwillrequiretheuseofapolarizedextensioncord.Theapplianceplugwillfitintoa

polarizedextensioncordonlyoneway.Iftheplugdoesnotfitfullyintotheextensioncord,

reversetheplug.Iftheplugstilldoesnotfit,obtainacorrectpolarizedextensioncord.A

polarizedextensioncordwillrequiretheuseofapolarizedwalloutlet.Thisplugwillfitintothe

polarizedwalloutletonlyoneway.Ifplugdoesnotfitfullyintothewalloutlet,reversetheplug.

Ifitstilldoesnotfit,contactaqualifiedelectriciantoinstalltheproperwalloutlet.Donot

changetheequipmentplug,extensioncordreceptacle,orextensioncordpluginanyway.

z Toreducetheriskofelectricalshock,useextensioncordsspecificallymarkedassuitablefor

outdoorappliances.Theelectricalratingofthecordmustnotbelessthantheratingoftheunit.

Thecordmustbemarkedwiththesuffix“W‐A”(inCanada,“W”).Makesureyourextension

cordisingoodcondition.Inspectextensioncordbeforeuseandreplaceifdamaged.An

undersizedextensioncordwillcauseadropinlinevoltageresultinginlossofpowerand

overheating.Ifindoubt,usethenextheaviergauge.Thesmallerthegaugenumber,the

heavierthecord.

z Donotusemultiplecords.

z Keeptheextensioncordclearofoperatorandobstaclesatalltimes.

z Tiecordtocordretainerandconnecttorecessedplugasshowninthismanualtoprevent

damagetounitand/orextensioncordandtoreducethepossibilityoftheextensioncord

disconnectingfromtheunitduringoperation.

z Donotattempttorepairunit.Inspecttheinsulationandconnectorsontheunitandextension

cordbeforeeachuse.Ifthereisanydamage,donotuseuntil damageisrepairedbyyour

authorizedservicedealer.

z Donotusetheunitiftheswitchdoesnotturntheunitonandoffproperly.Havetheunit

repairedbyyourauthorizedservicedealer.

z Avoidanybodycontactwithanygroundedconductor,suchasmetalfences,orpipes,toavoid

thepossibilityofelectricshock.

z GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter(GFCI)protectionshouldbeprovidedonthecircuitoroutletto

beusedforthisunit.Receptaclesareavailablehavingbuilt‐inGFCIprotectionandmaybeused

forthismeasureofsafety.

z Stopthemotorimmediatelyifyouareapproached.

DOUBLEINSULATIONCONSTRUCTION

Thisunitisdoubleinsulatedtohelpprotectagainstelectricshock.Doubleinsulationconstruction

consistsoftwoseparate“layers”ofelectricalinsulationinsteadofgrounding.Toolsandappliances

builtwithadoubleinsulationsystemarenotintendedtobegrounded.Nogroundingmeansis

providedonthisunit,norshouldameansofgroundingbeaddedtothisunit.Asaresult,the

extensioncordusedwithyourunitcanbepluggedintoanystandard120voltelectricaloutlet.

Safetyprecautionsmustbeobservedwhenoperatinganyelectricaltool.Thedoubleinsulation

systemonlyprovidesaddedprotectionagainstinjuryresultingfromaninternalelectrical

insulationfailure.

WARNING: 

Allelectricalrepairstothisunit,includinghousing,switch,motor,etc.,mustbediagnosedand

repairedbyqualifiedservicepersonnel.Replacementpartsforadoubleinsulatedappliancemust

beidenticaltothepartstheyreplace.Adoubleinsulatedapplianceismarkedwiththewords

“doubleinsulation”or“doubleinsulated”.Thesymbol  (squarewithinasquare)mayalsobe

markedontheappliance.Failuretohavetheunitrepairedbyauthorizedservicepersonnelcan

causethedoubleinsulationconstructiontobecomeineffectiveandresultinseriousinjury.

EXTENSIONCORD–Makesureyourextensioncordisingoodcondition.Whenusinganextension

cord, be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized

extensioncordwillcauseadropinlinevoltageresultinginlossofpowerandoverheating.



Itispossibletotietheextensioncordandpowercordinaknotto

preventthemfrombecomingdisconnectedduringuse.Makethe

knotasshown,thenconnecttheplugendofthepowercordinto

thereceptacleendoftheextensioncord.Thismethodcanalsobe

usedtotietwoextensioncordstogether.

UNIT/MAINTENANCESAFETY

Donotsettheunitonanysurfaceex● ceptaclean,hardareawhiletheunitisrunning.Debris

suchasgravel,sand,dust,grass,etc.,couldbepickedupbytheairintakeandthrownout

throughthedischargeopening,damagingtheunit,property,orcausingseriousinjury

toby‐

standersoroperator.

Donotoverreachorusefromunstablesurfacessuchasladders,trees,steepslopes,rooftops,●

etc.Useextracarewhencleaningonstairways.Keepfirmfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Keep

handsoutoftubes.

Inspecttheentireunitbeforeeachuseforworn,loose,missing,ordamagedparts.Donotuseuntiltheunitis●

inproperworkingorder.



Thisunitisdoubleinsulated.SeetheDOUBLEINSULATIONCONSTRUCTIONsection.Haveall

internalserviceperformedbyqualifiedservicerepairpersonneltoavoidcreatingahazardor

voidingyourwarranty.

● Have all maintenance other than the recommended procedures described in the instruction

manualperformedbyyourauthorizedservicedealer.



Always● seeyour authorizedservicedealertoreplaceadamagedimpeller.Partsthatarechipped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Replace

damagedpartsbeforeusingtheunit.

Neverplace anyobjectintheai● rintakeopeningasthiscould

restrictproperair flowandcause

damagetotheunit.

Neverdousetheunitwithwaterorotherliquidsorsquirtwithawaterhose.Cleantheunitusing●

adampcloth.Wipeoffwithacleandrycloth.SeeMAINTENANCE.

● Checkairintakeopeningsandtube frequently,alwayswiththeunitstoppedandpowersource

disconnected.Keepventsandtubefreeofdebriswhichcanaccumulateandrestrictproperair

flow.

Donotburn,incinerate,orexposethisunittoextremehea● t.

Storetheunitunpluggedinahigh,cool,dry,indoorareaoutofthereachofchil● dren.

●Useonlyrecommendedattachmentsandreplacementpartstoavoidcreatingahazardand/or

voidingwarranty.

Maintaintheunitaccordingtorecom● mendedprocedures.

Useonlyindaylightoringoodartificiallight.● 

●Inspecttheareabeforeusingtheunit.Removealldebrisandhardobjectssuchasrocks,glass,

wire,etc.,thatcanricochet,bethrown,orotherwisecauseinjuryordamageduringoperation.

Neverruntheunitwithouttheproperequipmentattached.Whenusingtheblower,always●

installblowertube.Useonlyrecommendedattachments.

Toavoidspreadingfire,donotuseblow● ernearleaforbrushfires,fireplaces,barbecuepits,

ashtrays,etc.

Neverplaceobjectsinsidetheblowertube;alwaysdirecttheblowingdebrisawayfrompeople,●

animals,glass,andsolidobjectssuchastrees,automobiles,walls,etc.Theforceofaircancause

rocks,dirt,orstickstobethrownortoricochetwhichcanhurtpeopleoranimals,breakglass,or

causeotherdamage.

Neveruseforspreadingchemicals,fer● tilizers,oranyothersubstanceswhichmaycontaintoxic

materials.

●Thistoolhasbeendesignedforblowing/collectingandvacuum/mulchingdryleavesandother

drygardenrubbishsuchasgrassandtwigs.

STANDARDS 

ThisproductislistedbyUnderwritersLaboratories,Inc.,inaccordancewithULStandard1017.Ifsituationsoccur

whicharenotcov ere dinthismanual,usecareandgoodjudgement.Ifyouneedassistance,contactyour

authorizedservicedealerorcall1‐866‐591‐8921.FailuretofollowallSafetyRulesand

Precautionscanresultin

seriousinjury.



SafetySymbols



Thefollowingtabledepictsanddescribessafetysymbolsthatmayappearonthisproduct.Read,

understand,andfollowallinstructionsonthemachinebeforeattemptingtoassembleandoperate.





WARNING:

Readtheinstructionmanualcarefully

Importantsafetyinstructionstofollow



WARNING:

Alwayswear:

- Safetyshoes

- Eardefenders

- Eyeprotection

- Safetygloves



Switchofftheapplianceandremovetheplugfromthemainssocketbefore

carryingoutanymaintenance



Disconnecttheplugfromthemainssocketifthecableistangledor

damaged



Donotuseinrain

Donotexposetomoisture



Keeppeoplepresentatadistance

Keepallthirdpartiesoutoftheway



Donotplacehandsintherotatingappliancewhenconnectedtothemains



Selectivecollectionofhouseholdelectric

andelectronicwaste

Know Your 3in1 Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher



1. SpeedController

2. On/OffSwitch

3. AssistantHandle

4. Crankcase

5. UpperTube

6. LowerTube

7. Wheel

8. CollectionBag

9. TransferLever

10. PowerPlug

11. ShoulderStrap

Assembly

WARNING: If received assembled, ensure  your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners

aresecure.

You Will Need

(Item not supplied)

z Philipsscrewdriver

z Suitablepersonalprotectiveequipment

(Item supplied)

z Crankcase

z UpperTube

z LowerTube

z CollectionBag

z ShoulderStrap

z 4pcsScrew

z 2pcsNutforbackup

Warning!Theunitmustnotbeusedorswitchedonuntilithasbeenfullyassembled.

1. Fitthelowertubeintotheuppertube.Ensurethatiscorrectlyinsertedandpushedinasfaras

possibleandsecuredwiththetwoscrewsprovided.



2. Inserttheuppertubeintothecrankcasewhileensuringthatitiscorrectlyfitted,insertedasfar

aspossibleandsecuredwiththetwoscrewsprovided.



3. Theunitissuppliedwithashoulderstrap.Thisisfittedtothebottomofthecrankcaseasbelow

photo.Theshoulderstrapissuppliedtoreducefatigueandgetmorecomfortableoperation.It

canbefittedinapositionthatsuitstheoperator.



Caution:Beforefittingthecollectionbag,checkthatfunctionselectionleverisinthenormal

positionandisnothinderedbydebrisfromtheprevioustimeused.

4. Fold the opening of the collection bag over the connection and then insert it into the lateral

holeson discharge port.Attachthefrontofthecollection bagunder  the vacuum/blowerhose

usingthebagretainingclip.

 

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OPERATION

Securingtheextensioncord

Securetheextensioncordtotheunitbythreadingthecordthroughthecordretainer.Insertthe

cordreceptacleintotherecessedplug.



CAUTION:Failuretousecordretainercouldresultindamagetotheunit,extensioncord,or

both.



Starting:

Beforestartingtheunit,ensurethatthetubesisfittedcorrectly.

Warning!Beforeselectingtheblowerorvacuumfunction,ensurethatthe functionselection

leverisinthenormalpositionandisnotobstructedbydebrisfromtheprevioustimeused.Donot

use the vacuum/blower to suck up water or very damp debris. Never use the vacuum/blower

withoutthecollectionbag.



1. Selectblowerorvacuumfunctionsusingthetransferlever.

Blower Vacuum

PresstheOn/Offswitch(A).Youcanincreasethepoweroftheappliancebymovingthespeed

controller(B)fromposition"1"tothe"Max"position.

A B



Stopping:

1. SimplyreleasetheOn/Offswitch.

Warning!Whennotusingthemachine,turnitoffanddisconnectitfromthemainssocket.



OperationTips:

Before beginning, inspect the area you wish to clear. Remove all debris and objects likely to be

thrown or get stuck or tangled in the machine. Do not try to vacuum damp debris; leave fallen

leavesandother debristodrybeforeusingthemachine.Itcanbeused

toblowdebrisoffofpatios,

paths,lawns,shrubs,edgesandalleys.Itcanalsovacuumleaves,paper,smalltwigsandwoodchips.

Whenthemachineisusedinvacuummode,thedebrisissuckedinthroughthehosesuctionnozzle,

and then ejected into the collection bag. When it passes through the suction turbine, they are

partiallybroken up. The broken up vegetal debris is very well suitedto creating mulch for plants.

Warning!Ifahardobjectsuchasastone,tincan,glass,etc.issuckedin,itwilldamagethesuction

turbine.



Blowermode

Selecttheblowerfunction,andswitchiton.Startblowingatmaximumpowertoquicklygatherthe

scatteredleaves.Thenreducetheblowingpowertocompacttheheapsgenerated.Restthehoseon

thewheelsandpushitforward,pointingtheendofthetubetowardsthedebrisyouwishtoremove.

You can also keepthe end of the tube  justtube abovethe groundand moveit from side to side

whilemovingforwardinthedirectionofthedebrisyouwishtoremove.Blowthedebrisintopiles,

andthenusethevacuumfunctiontobreakitup.



Vacuummode

Select the vacuum function, and switch it on. Rest the hose on the wheels and push it forward,

pointingtheendofthetubetowardsthedebrisyouwishtovacuum.Youcanalsokeeptheendof

the tube just tube above the ground and move it from side to side while  moving forward in the

directionofthedebrisyouwishtovacuum.Donotpushtheendofthetubeintothedebris,asthis

risksblockingthesuctiontubeandreducingtheeff ectivenessoftheappliance.

Vegetalmaterials,suchastheleaves,containalargeamountofwater.Thisiswhytheycanstickto

theinsideofthesuctiontube.Tolimitthisproblem,leavevegetaldebristodryforafewdaysbefore

vacuuming.

Warning! If the machine should suddenly stop during use and no longer generate suction,

turn it off immediately. Disconnect the power supply and check that no material is caught

between the fan and the screw. Perform this operation following the instructions provided in

chapter“MulchingChamberCleaning”.

When the collection bag is full, the level of vacuum decreases significantly. Stop the machine.

Unplug it from the power supply and wait for the vacuum fan to stop, detach the bag from the

machine.Openthezipperandremovethe contents.

Warning! Before replacing the bag , clean the inside of the discharge area of all mulched

residue.

Closethezipper,remountthebagontheunitandresumeactivities.



MulchingChamberCleaning

Stopthe machine.Disconnectfromthe powersupply. Remove thescrews thatattach thetubeto

themachinebodyandthenslidethetubesoutoftheirposition.Removeanydirtorresiduefrom

the vacuum hose, the mulching fan and the exhaust duct. To help with cleaning you can use a

curvedtoolaslongasitisn’tsharporpointedasthiscouldseriouslydamagethemachine.Check

thatthefanisingoodworkingconditionandthatnofinsarebrokenormissing,ifthisisthecase

organiseforitsreplacementusinganauthorizedservicecentre.Reassemblethetubesasstep2in

the“ASSEMBLY” section.



MAINTENANCE

 WARNING!Disconnecttheappliancefromthepowersupplybeforecleaningorcarrying

outanyroutinemaintenance.

1.  Keepallnuts,boltsandscrewsfittedtotheappliancetoensurethatitremainsingoodworking

condition.

2. Never leave debris in the machine or in the collection bag. This can be dangerous when the

machine is next operated. Remove and empty the collection bag. Check that the function

selectionleverisnormalandnotobstructedbydebris.Brushtheareasurroundingtheturbine

andtheinsideofthemachinehosetoremovedebris.Donotuseanytypeofcleaningsolventon

theplasticpartsoftheappliance.

3. Frequentlycheckthestateofwearanddeteriorationofthedebriscollector.

4. Replacewornordamagedpartsusingreplacementpartsandoriginalaccessories.Anydamaged

orwornpartsmustbereplacedinordertokeepthemachineingoodworkingcondition.

5. Haverepairscarriedoutbyaqualifiedpersonusingonlyidenticalreplacementparts. 



STORAGE

1. Aftereachuse,cleantheentiremachineanditsaccessoriescarefully,thuspreventinganymould

fromforming.

2. Keep the machine out of the reach of children, in a stable safe position, in a dry place not

subjecttoextremetemperaturesandfreefromdust.

3. Protectthemachinefromdirectsunlight,keepingitinthedarkwherepossible,orintheshade.

4. Donotclosethemachineinnylonbagsasdampcouldform.

5. Once the mowing season is over, the machine should be cleaned thoroughly and you should

ensurethatallitscomponentsareingoodworkingorder.

 WARNING!Attheendoftheseasoncarefullywashthecollectionbag.Detachthebagfrom

themachineandturnitinsideout.Shakevigorouslyandwashgentlywithwarmwaterandamild

detergent. Let it dry thoroughly in the shade and then store it together with the machine.

Remember: if the bag is clean, the machine will work better. A dirty bag will obstruct airflow,

therebyreducingvacuumefficiency.



TROUBLESHOOTING

 WARNING! Always unplug the power cord before performing any adjustments,

maintenance,orrepairstoyourmachine.

Problem PossibleCause Remedy

Theunitfailstooperate z Nopowersupply

z Plugnotconnected

z Extensioncorddamaged

z On/offswitchdefective

z Worncarbonbrushes

z Defectivemotor

z Blowing/vacuumtubenotcompletely

mounted

z Checkpowersupply(powercable,

circuitbreakers,fuses.)

z Connecttheplug

z Replaceextensioncord



z Contactdealer/servicecentre

z Mounttwo‐partblowing/vacuum

tube

Theunitoperatesintermittently . z On/offswitchdefective

z Internalwiringdefective

z Impellerblockedbyforeignobject

z Contactdealer/servicecentre

z Removeblockage

No/lowblowingpower z Transferswitchinvacuummode z Settransferswitchinvacuummode

z Empty/cleancollectionbag

z Removeblockage

No/lowvacuumingpower z Transferswitchinblowingmode

z Collectionbagisfulldirty.

z Vacuumopeningcloggeduporblockedby

foreignobject.

z Settransferswitchinvacuuming

mode

z Empty/cleancollectionbag

z Removeblockage

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EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST

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WARRANTY

AAVIX product carries a limited one (1) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from

date of purchase under normal household use. Product is not to be used for commercial, industrial or

rental use. Warranty does not apply to defects due to direct or indirect abuse, negligence, misuse,

accidents, repairs or alterations and lack of maintenance. Please keep your receipt/packing list as proof of

purchase. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from

state to state. Do not return to retailer!

For product service call the toll-free Customer Service at

1-866-591-8921. You will be informed of the nearest authorized service centre. We will prearrange the

repair with the centre.

Items not covered by warranty:

1. Anypartthathasbecomeinoperativeduetomisuse,commercialuse,abuse,neglect,accident,

impropermaintenance,oralteration.

2. Theunit,ifithasnotbeenoperatedandormaintainedinaccordancewiththeowner’smanual

3. Normalwearanddeteriorationoftheexteriorfinishduetouseorexposure.

Aavix AGT309 User guide

Brand: Aavix

Model: AGT309

Category: Air blowers/dryers

Type: User guide

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