Andrew James Leaf Blower And Vacuum User manual

Brand: Andrew James

Model: Leaf Blower And Vacuum

Type: User manual

Please read the manual fully before using the appliance and keep the

manual safe for future reference.

Electric Leaf Blower and Vacuum

Standard Safety Instrucons Page 3—4

Specic Safety Instrucons Page 4—5

Warning Symbols Page 6

Technical Data Page 7

Appliance Components Diagram Page 8

Preparing the blower vac prior to use Pages 9—12

Operang the blower vac Page 13 –14

Emptying the bag Page 15

Helpful hints and ps Page 15

Trouble shoong Page 16

Maintenance and storage Page 17

Disposal Page 18

Electrical Supply Informaon Page 18—19

UK and EU Guarantee Page 20

Contact details Page 21

Contents Page

General Safety Instrucons

When using any electrical power tool, basic safety precauons should always be

followed including:

 Always ensure the voltage on the rang label corresponds to the voltage in

your home.

 Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the

plug is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualied electrician or a service

repair centre. If in doubt please contact our customer service team.

 The power tool is intended for domesc use only. Industrial or commercial

use will void the warranty. The supplier cannot be held responsible for injury

or damage if the power tool has been used for anything other than its

intended use.

 Incorrect operaon and use can damage the power tool and cause injury to

the user.

 Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in anyway. If the

unit has been damaged take the unit for examinaon and or repair by an

authorised service agent.

 Do not immerse or expose the motor assembly, plug or the power cord in

water or any other liquid for any reason.

 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by

someone who is suitably qualied to avoid a potenal hazard.

 If it is necessary to use an extension cord, ensure that the extension cord is

equal to or greater than the power consumpon of the appliance to avoid

overheang of the appliance and the extension cord. Do not use any other

power tool or appliance on the extension cord. Do not place the extension

cord in a posion where it can be pulled on by children or animals or be

tripped over. Ensure the extension cord is suitable for outdoor use.

 Always remove the plug of the power tool safely. Do not pull on the power

tool cord to remove the plug from the electrical socket.

 Never handle or operate the power tool with wet hands.

Specic Safety Instrucons

Work Area

 Keep the work area clean and well lit.

 Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the

presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust.

 Keep children and bystanders away whilst operang a power tool.

Electrical Safety

 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes,

radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric

shock.

 Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condions. Water entering the

power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

 Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protecon.

 Avoid accidental starng. Ensure the switch is in the o posion before

plugging in.

 Remove any adjusng key or wrench before turning the appliance on as a

wrench or key aached to a rotang part can cause injury.

 Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep long hair, gloves and clothing

away from moving parts.

Power tool use and care

 Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for the job you are

doing.

 Do not use a power tool if the switch cannot turn it on or o.

 Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,

changing accessories or storing power tools. Disconnect if the appliance is

le unaended, being cleaned, being moved from one place to another or

when the extension cord has become entangled.

 Store power tools out of the reach of children.

 Maintain power tools. Check the condion of the power tool prior to

operaon. If damaged have the power tool serviced by a qualied

electrician.

 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these

instrucons and in the manner intended for the parcular type of power tool

(taking into account the working condions and the work to be performed).

 Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it is not in the

operang posion.

 Do not allow the blower vacuum to pick up any smouldering or burning

materials like ashes, cigaree bus etc.

 Do not aempt to pick up breakable objects like china, plascs, glass.

 Do not use the vacuum without the collecon bag being ed.

 Do not use the blower or vacuum funcons on gravel surfaces.

 Only operate the power tool when there is adequate lighng.

Warning Symbols

Symbol

WARNING!

This warning symbol is displayed on the garden vacuum to remind you of the

safety precauons you should take whilst using it.

WARNING!

The garden vacuum should only be used by those persons who have read

and understood all the safety and operang instrucons contained in the

Instrucon Manual. Be aware of the safety of all persons in the work area at

all mes.

WARNING!

Switch the garden vacuum o and disconnect it from the mains supply

before making adjustments, cleaning blockages, or starng any cleaning and

maintenance procedures.

WARNING!

Keep other people out of the danger area!

WARNING!

Do not use the vacuum in the rain. Avoid damp condions.

WARNING!

When using this garden vacuum, always wear protecve glasses and ear

protectors.

WARNING!

Read this safety and operang instrucons in this booklet and keep it in a

safe place for future reference.

WARNING!

Dangerous feed orice. Keep hands and feet out of the openings while the

machine is running.

WARNING!

Rotang fans. Keep hands and feet out of the openings while the machine is

running.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilies exist. Check with your local authority for

recycling advice.

Technical Data

Voltage 240 V

Frequency 50Hz

Input power 2500 W

Insulaon Class ll

Maximum air speed 270 km/h

Idle speed 14000r/min

Net weight 3.4kg

Mulching rao 10:1

Sound pressure level; LPA 95dB (A), KpA:3.0 dB (A)

Sound power level; LWA 107dB(A)

Vibraon 4.95m/s2

Components Diagram

1. Shoulder harness 8. Collecon bag

2. Trigger 9. Hook for collecon bag

3. Strap 10. Wheel assemble

4. Power cord and plug 11. Blower head

5. Label sck locaon 12. Front tube

6. Selecon knob 13. Middle tube

7. Collecon bag connector

Preparing the Leaf blower prior to use

The leaf blower vacuum requires some assembly prior to rst me use. This

includes the ng of the blow/vac tube to the housing, the ng of the collecon

bag and the ng of the wheel.

Assembly of the tubes (Fig. A)

1. Insert the middle tube (13) into the front tube (12) aligning the screw hole in

the middle tube.

2. Place a screw in the screw hole on the middle tube and ghten with a

screwdriver unl secure.

Assembly of the wheel bracket

1. Insert the wheel bracket from the lower end tube unl it reaches the rib and

cannot move any further.

2. Place a clutch screw into the screw hole on the wheel bracket. This can be

ghtened using a normal 5mm at head screw driver.

3. Tighten the screw rmly.

Screw

Driver

Assembly of the wheels (Fig. B)

1. Put the nut into the hexagon shaped hole on the wheel.

2. Insert the wheel axes into the front tube.

3. Insert the other wheel axes into the second side of the front tube.

4. Place the screw into the screw hole on the wheel and ghten rmly.

5. Insert the wheel bracket from the end of the lower tube unl it reaches the

rib posion and cannot move any further.

6. Place a screw in the screw hole on the wheel bracket and ghten rmly.

Assemble the blower head (Fig.C)

1. Insert the blower head into the front tube unl the groove on the blower

head aligns with the rectangular hole.

Fig.C

Fing the collecon bag (Fig.D)

1. Aach the push on collecon bag connector (7) to the housing. Push the

ng of the collecon bag directly onto the underside hook of the front

tube.

Fig.D

Blower head

Collecon bag connector housing hook ng

Assemble the shoulder harness and strap (Fig.E)

1. Connect the latch on the shoulder harness (1) to the column hole in the main

housing.

2. Tighten the column nut rmly.

3. Adjust the strap to a comfortable posion.

latch strap

column nut

Fig E.

Operang the leaf blower vacuum

 Prior to using the leaf blower vacuum, ensure you have read and understood

the instrucon manual.

 Ensure you are wearing suitable clothing and safety equipment.

 Ensure the aachments have been ed correctly.

 Be aware of people, animals and objects around you.

To turn the blower vacuum on

1. Plug the power cord into the power supply.

2. Ensuring the leaf blower vacuum is directed in a safe direcon, push the

switch trigger forward (look for the ‘1’ symbol) and the blower vacuum will

start.

To turn the blower vacuum o

1. Pull the switch trigger towards yourself (look for the ‘O’ symbol) and the

blower vacuum will stop.

Note: Do not leave unaended, unplug from the power supply.

Selecng the blower operaon (Fig H)

1. Rotate the blower selecon knob (6) towards

the back of the housing. When the blower

operaon is selected, air is drawn up through

the large vacuum tube then expelled at a high

velocity in the blower tube. Do not direct the air

ow from the blower vacuum towards another

person.

On O

Trigger

Fig H.

Selecng the vacuum operaon (Fig I)

1. Rotate the blower/vacuum selecon knob (7) forwards. When the vacuum

operaon is selected, air and debris are drawn up through the large vacuum

tube and forced through the mulching impellor. The debris is then mulched

and blown down into the collecon bag.

Please note: Always ensure the collecon bag is correctly aached as “Fing the

collecon bag” secon, pg 11.

Always be aware of what is being drawn up into the blower/vacuum tube. This

product is only designed for garden debris such as leaves, twigs and garden

cungs.

Using the blower/vacuum selecon knob

When using the blower/vacuum selecon knob (6), do not force the knob. The

knob should move with very lile resistance. If the lever is dicult to move,

disconnect the power supply, remove the collecon bag and ensure debris, dirt or

mud has not jammed the lever inside the large round outlet.

When selecng either operaon, ensure the selecon knob is fully in one posion

or another, not half way.

Fig I.

To empty the collecon bag

The collecon bag is aached to the blower tube and housing in 2 places. It is not

necessary to remove the collecon bag from the machine when the bag needs to be

emped.

1. Locate the zip at the rear of the bag.

2. Open the zip and empty the contents.

3. Ensure the zip is closed before operang the blower/vacuum.

Helpful hints and ps

 Always try and vacuum dry leaves, cungs or general garden debris.

 Wet materials are dicult to mulch and can also cause the blower vacuum

to clog.

 If the leaves etc. are damp, then use the blower selecon to pile the leaves

into one area and allow them to dry, before vacuuming and then mulching.

 Avoid using the vacuum on areas where there are stones or other hard

objects. These objects will damage the impellor of the blower vacuum.

 It is not advisable to use the blower vac to pick up soil. Soil generally

contains moisture and when combined with other garden debris it can clog

up the blower vacuum.

 For beer performance and comfort, it is recommended the collecon bag is

emped when it becomes approximately half full. This reduces the weight

and also allows the vacuum operaon to perform at its highest level.

Troubleshoong

Problem Possible cause Soluon

Motor won’t start

 No mains power

 Connecon lead

defect

 Motor or switch

defect

 Check fuse

 Contact Customer

Services to have the lead

checked or replaced.

 To solve the problem

contact Customer

services.

Reduced

vacuuming power

 Machine is

clogged/blocked

 Bag too full

 Extension cable too

long. Socket too

far away from main

connecon and

cross-secon of

connecon lead

too small.

 Empty bag

 Extension cable at least

1.5mm2, maximum 25m

long. Cross secon of at

least 2.5mm2 in longer

cables.

Maintenance and storage

Prior to cleaning or any maintenance, always ensure the power plug has been

removed from the power supply.

When you have nished using the blower vacuum, always check to make sure the

product is clean and free of dirt and debris. Remove the collecon bag and check

the area inside the outlet tube is clear from debris and dirt. Operate the selector

lever backwards and forwards to ensure the correct operaon.

Do not hose or submerge any part of the blower/ vacuum.

Do not use solvents to clean the blower /vacuum.

Store the blower/vacuum in a dry place, out of reach of children.

Power cord maintenance

If the power cord needs replacing, the task must be carried out by an authorised

service centre. Please contact Customer Services.

Disposal of the appliance

Please note that this Andrew James product is mark with this Symbol:

This means that this product must not be disposed of together with

ordinary household waste, as electrical and electronic waste must be

disposed of separately.

In accordance with the WEEE direcve, every member state must ensure correct

collecon, recovery, handling and recycling of electrical and electronic waste.

Private households in the E.U. can take used equipment to special recycling staons

free of charge. In certain member states used apparatus can be returned to the

dealer where they were bought on the condion you buy new products. Contact

your retailer, distributor or the municipal authories for further informaon on

what you should do with electrical and electronic waste.

Electrical informaon

Please note:

It is extremely important that the wires or cores in the ex are connected to the

correct terminals in the plug. If the

colour of the mains lead of the

appliance does not correspond with

the coloured markings idenfying the

terminals in your plug proceed as

follows:

 The Live (Brown) wire connects

to the right- most live (L)

terminal nearest to the fuse.

 The Neutral (Blue) wire

connects to the le-most

neutral (N) terminal.

 The Earth (Green and Yellow) wire connects to the central, top most

earthed (E) terminal.

Warning:

If the appliance is double insulated indicated by the double insulated symbol:

it should not have an earth wire or earth connecon.

Plug

The plug must be protected by the correct AMP fuse; this will be indicated on the

case of the plug. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. When changing

the fuse always replace it with a fuse that is of the same idencal rang as the

original. If you are unsure about which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a

qualied electrician.

Please note aer replacing the fuse, ensure that the cover is correctly ed back

onto the plug. Never aempt to run the appliance if the plug does not have a cover.

If a moulded plug is ed and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the

plug and severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent it from engaging into a

socket.

If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by a service agent or a similarly

qualied person in order to avoid a hazard.

All of our electrical appliances conform to pre-exisng EC Direcves 2006/95/EC

(Low Voltage Direcve) and 2004/108/EC (EMC Direcves).

For further informaon please visit hp://www.esc.org.uk/industry/product-

safety/product-tesng-screening/kitchen-appliances/

UK and EU Guarantee

Your new Andrew James product comes with a 24 month guarantee and a 2 year

xed warranty, eecve from receipt conrmaon. Your receipt or order number

is required as proof of purchase date so it is imperave that you keep it safe. This

guarantee only applies if the item has been used solely for the use intended, and

all instrucons have been followed accordingly. Please note this product is only for

domesc not commercial use.

Abuse of your product will invalidate the guarantee. Returned goods can only be

accepted if repackaged properly within the original colour product box, and

presented with the original receipt of sale/order number. This does not aect your

statutory rights.

Returned products must be cleaned and returned to us in as close to delivery

condion as possible.

If your product develops a problem within the rst 12 months of the xed

warranty, we will pay all shipping costs to have it returned to us. Aer 12 months

the customer will be liable for the cost of returning the product to us. We will then

pay to have the repaired/replaced item shipped back to the customer.

If you wish to return your item for a full refund, you have the right to do so within

the rst 7 days. For our returns policy please go to

www.andrewjamesworldwide.com

Customers are responsible for any taxes applied to our products when they are

shipped outside of the EU.

All of our prices are inclusive of VAT.

Once a product has been returned to us, we will aim to repair or replace it within

30 days of receipt.

The guarantee does not cover any defect arising from improper use, damage, build

-up of lime scale or repair aempts made by third-pares. Also, the guarantee

does not cover normal wear and tear of individual parts.

Andrew James Leaf Blower And Vacuum User manual

Andrew James Leaf Blower And Vacuum User manual

Andrew James Leaf Blower And Vacuum User manual

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