Andrew James AJ001398 User manual

Brand: Andrew James

Model: AJ001398

Category: Air blowers/dryers

Type: User manual

Andrew James AJ001398: Start enjoying superior suction with our high performing yet energy-efficient vacuum cleaner, designed with lightweight and compact features that will make vacuuming a breeze. With a variable speed control, you can effortlessly customize your cleaning experience to suit delicate or robust surfaces. Equipped with a generous-sized debris collection bag, get ready to tackle large cleaning tasks without frequent interruptions for emptying the bag.

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

manual safe for future reference.

Variable Speed

Leaf Blower & Vacuum

General Safety Instrucons

Before aempng to operate

this machine, it is important

that you read, understand and

follow these instrucons very

carefully. They are designed for

safety of yourself and others

ensuring a long and trouble

free service life from your

machine.

1) Training

 Read the instrucons

carefully. Be familiar with

the controls and the proper

use of the appliance.

 Never allow children to use

the appliance.

 Never allow people

unfamiliar with these

instrucons to use the

appliance. Local regulaons

may restrict the age of the

operator.

 Never operate the

appliance while people,

especially children, or pets

are nearby.

 The operator or user is

responsible for accidents or

hazards occurring to other

people or their property.

2) Preparaon

 While operang the

appliance, always wear

substanal footwear and

long trousers.

 Do not wear loose clothing

or jewelry that can be drawn

into the air inlet. Keep long

hair ed back or contained

in a protecve covering

away from the air inlets.

 Wear protecve goggles

while operang.

 To prevent dust irritaon the

wearing of a face mask is

recommended.

 Before using, check the

supply and extension cord

for signs of damage and

aging. Do not use the

appliance if the cord is

damaged or worn.

 Never operate the appliance

with defecve guards or

shields, or without safety

devices, for example debris

collector in place.

3) Operaon

 Always direct the cable to

the rear away from the

appliance.

 If a cord becomes damaged

during use, disconnect the

supply cord from the mains

immediately.

WARNING: Do not touch a

damaged cord. Remove the

plug from the power socket

before handling.

 If the supply cord is

damaged, it must be

replaced by the

manufacturer, its service

agent or similarly qualied

persons in order to avoid a

hazard.

 Do not carry the appliance

by the cable.

 Disconnect the appliance

from the mains supply

whenever you leave the

machine;

 before clearing a blockage;

 before checking, cleaning

or working on the

appliance;

 if the appliance starts to

vibrate abnormally.

 Operate the appliance only

in daylight or in good

arcial light.

 Do not overreach and keep

your balance at all mes.

 Always be sure of your

foong on slopes.

 Walk, never run.

 Keep all cooling air inlets

clear of debris.

 Never blow debris in the

direcon of bystanders.

4) Maintenance and storage

 Keep all nuts, bolts and

screws ght to be sure the

appliance is in safe working

condion.

 Check the debris collector

frequently for wear or

deterioraon.

 Replace worn or damaged

parts.

 Use only genuine

replacement parts and

accessories.

 Store the appliance only in a

dry place.

 If a foreign body, or other

debris, is accidentally feed

into the appliance, stop it

immediately and do not use

the appliance unl it has

been checked and you are

sure that the enre

appliance is in a safe

operang condion.

 If the appliance makes any

unusual noise or starts to

vibrate abnormally STOP

immediately remove the

plug from the mains supply

and invesgate the cause.

Excessive vibraon can

cause damage to the

appliance and injury to the

operator.

Avoid Unintenonal Starng

Ensure that the switch is in

the OFF posion before

plugging the appliance into

the mains supply.

Appliance Operaon.

WARNING: never use the

appliance without

assembling the vacuum

tubes.

 Never allow children or

people who have not read

and understood these

instrucons to use the

Appliance. Do not use the

Appliance for any purpose

other then those described

in these instrucons.

 Study the warning Labels

on the machine, and

replace any damaged or

illegible warning labels.

 The user is responsible for

any accidents that happen

to other people or their

property.

 Before using your Appliance

always visually inspect it to

see that any parts are not

worn or damaged. Replace

worn or damaged parts.

Always inspect the

insulaon on the power

cord and any extension

cable to be used, for cuts,

and abrasions and the

condion of connectors.

Any cable that is cut or

worn and any damaged

connectors should be

replaced before using the

Appliance.

 Always check that there is

no material le in the

appliance vacuum tubes

before starng. This could

be dangerous.

 Always check the operaon

of the Residual Current

Device (R.C.D.).

 Only use replacement parts,

recommended for this

product.

 Do not aempt repairs. An

appliance that has been

modied or is incomplete is

dangerous and no aempt

should me made to operate

it.

 Always check the area to be

worked, for wire and other

debris etc, that could cause

damage to the Appliance

and injury to the operator.

 Never feed hard objects

such as stones, boles, cans

or pieces of metal into the

Appliance. They can cause

damage to the machine and

possibly injury to the

operator and bystanders.

 Never use the machine if

there are people, especially

children, or animals nearby.

 Never let any person who is

not familiar with these

instrucons operate this

machine.

 Avoid operang the

Appliance in wet condions,

wherever possible.

 Know how to stop the

Appliance quickly in an

emergency.

 Never operate the

Appliance if any of the

guards are damaged,

incorrectly ed or missing.

 Make sure that you have

adopted a safe and secure

operang posion before

using the Appliance.

 Make sure that all nuts and

bolts are secure before

starng the Appliance.

 Only use the Appliance in

dry surroundings never

outdoors in the rain.

 Do not use the Appliance if

it has a faulty safety device

or if a guard is missing.

 Special care should be taken

when cleaning. This should

only be done with the

Appliance switched o and

disconnected from the

mains supply to prevent

injury.

 Ensure that the cable and

any extension cable used

are checked for damage and

are coiled correctly without

kinks.

Electrical Safety

Always ensure the voltage on

the rating label corresponds

to the power supply where

the product is being used.

The appliance should be

supplied via a residual

current device (RCD) with a

tripping current of not more

than 30 mA.

Class II double

insulation. This

appliance is double insulated

therefore no earth

connection is required.

Precautions should be

followed for safe cable

management and connection

to the power supply

If a new mains plug needs to

be fitted follow the fitting

instructions supplied with

good quality BS1363A plugs.

If in doubt consult a qualified

electrician or appliance

repair agent.

 Safely dispose of the old

plug.

 Connect the brown lead to

the live terminal “L” in the

new plug.

 Connect the blue lead to

the neutral “N” terminal.

Recommended fuse: 13 A.

Use of an extension cable is

not recommended. If an

extension cable is required, it

should be rated no less than

13A and be fully unwound

before use to avoid

overheating. Do not connect

multiple appliances to the

extension cable.

When using an extension

cord, it shall not lighter than

H05VV-F 2x1.0mm

Do not attempt to modify

electrical plugs or sockets or

attempt to make an

alternative connection to the

electrical supply.

Residual Risks

This tool has been designed in

accordance with European safety

standards and even when used as

prescribed, it is not possible to

eliminate all residual risk factors.

Residual risks may include;

- Damage from operator or

property contact with jets of

water.

- Damage to hearing if eecve

hearing protecon is not worn.

- Extended use of the tool. Take

regular breaks.

- Damage from exposure to

vibraon emissions if the tool is

used over extended periods and

the level of use is not adequately

managed.

Warning Symbols marked on the Appliance

Symbol Warning

WARNING! Read the Instrucon manual before using

the appliance

Switch the appliance o and disconnect it from the

mains supply before making adjustments, cleaning

blockages, or starng any cleaning and maintenance

procedures.

Keep by-standers away;

There is a risk that stones and other objects could be

thrown out by the appliance. Keep other people,

animals and property at a safe distance.

Do not use this product in the rain or leave outdoors

while it is raining.

Wear eye and ear protecon; When using this garden

vacuum, always wear protecve glasses and ear

protectors.

Remove the plug from the Power Socket if the cable is

damaged or entangled.

Components and controls (Pic.1-2)

1. Front sucon tube 7. Debris bag

2. Rear sucon tube 8. Wheel support

3. Addional handle 9. Power cable

4. Speed controller 10. Discharge Socket

5. On/O switch 11. Supporng strap

6. Blower/vac selector

Assembly (Pic.2)

Insert the intermediate sucon/

blower tube (Pic.2)(2.1) into the

appliance body.

Ensure that it is ed correctly and

pushed fully home. Secure with the

two screws provided. Fit the

wheeled sucon-blower tube into

the intermediate sucon-blower

tube (Pic.2)(2.2). Ensuring that it is

ed correctly and pushed fully

home.

Fixing the wheels(Pic.3)

Get the wheel screw through the

front small hole (Pic.3.1-3.2),ghten

the wheel nut unl the wheels fully

installed(Pic3.3).

Fing the adjustable handle(Pic.4)

Insert the adjustable handle to into

the appliance body(Pic.4.1)adjust

the bandle to suitable yourself

(Pic.4.2),ghten knob screw(unl

the handle fully fasten(Pic.4.4

Fing the debris collecon bag

(Pic.5)

Before ng the debris collecon

bag ensure that the Vacuum/Blow

selector lever operates smoothly and

that it is not obstructed by debris

from the previous use.

Locate the debris collecon bag and

fold back the opening with the adap-

tor connecon inserted into the

holes on both sides of discharge

opening(Pic.5) (5.1/5.2). Aach the

front of the debris collecon bag to

the underside of the sucon-blower

tube using the clip ed to the de-

bris collecon bag.

Fing the shoulder harness (Pic.6)

The appliance is provided with a

shoulder harness (Pic.6)(6.1) this is

aached to the top of the main body

of the appliance as shown (Pic.6)

(6.2).

The shoulder harness is provided to

reduce fague and aid comfort

when using the appliance and can

be worn in a posion to suit the op-

erator.

Starng the appliance. (Pic.7)

To start the appliance Ensure that

the intermediate sucon/blower

tube is ed correctly.

Warning! Before selecng either

the Vacuum or Blow funcon ensure

that the selector lever operates

smoothly and that it is not obstruct-

ed by debris from the previous use.

Select either the Vacuum or Blow

funcon using the selector lever on

the side of the machine (Pic.7)(7.1)

Slide the On/O switch to posion

(I)(Pic.8)(8.1).

The variable speed control can ad-

just the blowing or vacuum power.

Select a low power to start then in-

crease to the desired level.

Operaon

Blower mode

 Inspect the area to be worked

before starng. Remove any ob-

jects or debris that could be

thrown, jammed or become en-

tangled in the appliance.

 Select the blow funcon using

the selector lever on the side of

the machine and switch on. With

the Vacuum- Blower resng on

its wheels move the appliance

forwards direcng the nozzle at

the debris to be cleared.

 Alternavely hold nozzle just

above the ground and swing the

machine from side to side, mov-

ing forwards and direcng the

nozzle at the debris to be

cleared. Blow the debris into a

convenient heap then use the

vacuum funcon to collect the

debris.

Vacuum mode

 Inspect the area to be worked

before starng. Remove any ob-

jects or debris that could be

thrown, jammed or become en-

tangled in the appliance tube.

 Select the vacuum funcon using

the selector lever on the side of

the machine and switch on.

 With the appliance resng on its

wheels move the appliance for-

wards direcng the nozzle at the

debris to be collected.

 Alternavely with the appliance

held just above the ground swing

the machine from side to side,

moving forwards and direcng

the nozzle at the debris to be

collected.

 Do not force the nozzle into the

debris as this will block the suc-

on tube and reduce the e-

ciency of the machine.

 Organic materials such as leaves

contain a large amount of water

that can cause them to sck to

the inside of the sucon tube. To

reduce scking the material

should be le for a few days to

dry out.



Cleaning and Storage

WARNING: Switch o and remove

the plug from the power socket

before aempng to clean, adjust

or maintain the appliance.

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 back-

wards and forwards to ensure the

correct operaon.

 Make sure that all nuts, bolts

and screws are ght and that the

guards are ed correctly.

 All damaged and worn parts

should be replaced in order to

maintain the appliance in a safe

working condion.

 Never leave material in the appli-

ance or the debris collecon bag.

This could be dangerous when

starng the appliance.

 Aer use the appliance should

be thoroughly cleaned.

 Ensure that the appliance is

switched o and disconnected

from the mains supply. Remove

and empty the debris collecon

bag. Ensure that the Vacuum /

Blow selector lever operates

smoothly and that it is not ob-

structed by debris. Brush any

loose debris from around the fan

and inside the sucon/blower

tube.

 Do not use any type of cleaning

solvent on the plasc parts of

the appliance.

 Do not hose or submerge any

part of the blower/ vacuum.

 Sore the blower/vacuum in a dry

place, out of reach of children.

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.

Troubleshoong

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

Technical Data

Model number AJ001398

Rated voltage (V) 230-240V~ 50Hz

Rated power (W)

2600

No-load speed (min

-1

) 8000-14000 rpm

Wind speed (km/h)

160-270km/h

Mulching ratio 10:1

Capacity of collection bag (l) 45

Sound pressure level dB(A) 82 (dB)A

Sound power level dB(A) 99(dB)A

Vibration (m/s

)

2.719 m/s

weight (kg)

3.9(kg)

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.

Disposal of The Appliance

Waste Electrical & Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) Waste &

Recycling

Disposal of Electrical and

Electronic Waste

Non-household waste. This

product must not be disposed of

together with ordinary household

waste.

Separate collecon of used

products, baeries and packaging

allows the recovery and recycling

of materials. Re-use of materials

helps prevent environ-mental

polluon and reduces the demand

for raw materials.

Local authories, retailers and

collecon organisaons may

provide for separate collecon of

elec-trical products, baeries and

packaging.

Contact details

Andrew James UK Ltd

Lighthouse View

Spectrum Business Park

Seaham, Durham

SR7 7PR

Customer Service / Technical

Support

Telephone: 0844 335 8464

Email:

customerservices@andrewjames

worldwide.com

Web:

www.andrewjamesworldwide.co

Twier: @andrewjamesltd

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Andrew James AJ001398 User manual

Brand: Andrew James

Model: AJ001398

Category: Air blowers/dryers

Type: User manual

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