VAC 2400 E - Blower AL-KO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VAC 2400 E AL-KO

INFORMATION I MANUALS I SERVICE

• Blower vac Product description This documentation describes an electric blower-vac with leaf collection sack. The machine is tted with a 0.2 m long power cable.The power cable is tted with a moulded plug. Designated use The following uses comply with the designated use: Sucking up and blowing away dry leaves and garden refuse (grass clippings, small twigs, pine cones, scraps of paper) The machine is intended for non-commercial use Using the machine for any other or additional pur- pose is considered contrary to its designated use. The manufacturer accepts no liability for the resulting damage! Instances of improper use The following uses do not comply with the designated use: Bypassing or removing safety equipment Sucking up or blowing away burning, ammable or explosive materials Sucking up liquids Operating the machine when it is raining Operating the machine for commercial purposes Safety and protective equipment Safety switch for the sack frame Non-latching ON / OFF switch About this handbook Read through these operating instructions before starting up the machine. This is a prerequisite for safe and trouble-free working. Observe the safety and warning signs on the ma- chine. You should save these instructions, and also pass them on to any subsequent users. Pictogram description Caution! Following these safety warnings carefully can prevent personal injury and / or material damage. Special information for better understanding and handling. The camera symbol refers to illustrations Contents About this handbook p. 14
• Product description p. 14
• Safety and protective equipment p. 14
• Technical data p. 16
• Safety instructions p. 16
• Assembly p. 17
• Operation p. 18
• Maintenance and care p. 19
• Storage p. 19
• Disposal p. 19
• Trouble-shooting p. 20
• Warranty p. 20
• EC declaration of conformity GB 15470 602_b 2200 E / 2400 E Product overview 1 Carrying handle 7 Pre-separator 2 Carrying strap 8 Collection sack 3 Speed controller* 9 Rollers 4 ON / OFF switch 10 Sucking / blowing duct 5 Mains power cable 11 Motor housing 6 Sack frame 12 Changeover lever sucking / blowing p. 21

• depending on the version Meaning of symbols on the machine Before performing cleaning or maintenance operations, unplug the power cable from the socket and wait until the motor has stopped. Read the operating instructions and operate the machine accordingly Keep anyone not involved, especially children, away from the machine. Do not use the machine when it is raining, or leave it outdoors. Wear safety glasses.

6GB Translation of original user instructions

Safety instructions Warning! Only use the machine if it is in faultless technical condition! Warning – risk of injury! Safety and protective equipment must not be disabled. Electrical safety Use only extension leads designed for use outdoors Use only extension leads with a cross-section of at least 3 x 1.5 mm

Never use an extension lead that is damaged or brittle Take care not to overload extension leads that are rolled up on a cable drum Secure extension leads to the strain relief on the machine Always keep cables away from the machine work- ing area Protect the machine against moisture Safety instructions for operation Comply with local regulations regarding operation of the machine. The operator or user is personally responsible for any accidents or hazards to other people and their property. Children must not be allowed to use the machine Persons unfamiliar with these operating instructions must not use the machine Use the machine only in daylight or under very good articial lighting conditions Do not use the machine while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medication Do not use the machine while other people, espe- cially children, or pets are nearby. Do not leave the machine unattended Every time before using the machine, check it for damage – have any damaged parts replaced Never start the machine if the sack frame or collec- tion sack is damaged or not ttedGB 17470 602_b 2200 E / 2400 E Wear appropriate working clothes: Safety glasses Protective gloves Ear defenders Face mask for dust protection Sturdy footwear Long trousers Keep the following items away from the suction intake: Loose hanging clothing Jewellery Long hair Keep all cooling air inlets clear of rubbish. Never blow rubbish towards people. Assembly Warning! Do not use the machine until it has been fully assembled. Fitting the carrying handle

1. Insert the square nut into the carrying handle

2. Push the carrying handle on to the housing (

3. Set the carrying handle to the desired position.

4. Insert the bolt (M6×100) into the carrying handle

Fitting the changeover lever

1. Place the grip piece in position ( 5).

2. Insert the bolt (Ø 3.5 × 16) into the grip piece.

1. Place the collection sack belt over the support pin

on the sack frame and place it around the sack frame collar.

2. Ensure the locking bracket engages in the eye of

the collection sack belt ( 7).

3. Carefully tighten the collection sack belt using the

1. Hook the sack frame on to the suction duct stub

2. Pull the sack frame upwards slightly (

3. Allow the carrying handle to click home into the

housing ( 10). Fitting the carrying strap

1. Insert the carrying strap carabiner hook into the belt

retainer on the machine ( 11).

2. Adjust the belt length so that the machine can be

guided just clear of the ground.

3. Only for Blower Vac 2400 E speed control:

Place the belt padding around the shoulder area of the carrying belt, and close the Velcro fastening. Fitting the rollers

1. Push the left and right rollers on to the roller carrier

until they click home ( 19, 20).

2. Insert the roller carrier into the slot on the underside

of the sucking / blowing duct until it clicks home

Blower vac Operation Use for the rst time Warning! Do not use the machine until it has been fully assembled. The plug and socket on extension leads must be made of rubber, plasticized PVC or other thermo- plastic material with the same mechanical strength, or be clad in this material The extension lead must not be to a lower speci- cation than: light-duty rubber sheathed cable H05 RN-F to VDE 0282 part 8 sheathed cable with polyurethane cladding to VDE 0282 part 10 Keep children away from the machine whilst it is plugged into the mains Plug the machine only into mains sockets that are protected with a residual-current device (RCD) with a triggering current of max. 30 mA The plug connectors of extension leads must be splash-proof Do not remove any protection devices Transport Warning – risk of damage! Do not unplug the machine by pulling on the power cable. Unplug it by grasping the plug to withdraw it! When carrying the machine always hold it by the handle or carrying strap Do not use the rollers for transporting the machine Operation Warning – risk of injury! Do not operate the machine without a collection sack. Close the zip on the collection sack.. The blower-vac will not work unless the sack frame is attached to the housing (safety switch). Regularly check the power cable and extension leads for signs of damage; use them only if they are in faultless condition! If a cable is damaged in use, immediately discon- nect it from the mains!

1. Plug the mains plug into the extension lead socket.

2. Secure extension lead by inserting it into the strain

3. Plug the extension lead plug into the mains socket.

Switching on Press the ON / OFF switch in and keep it pressed. Switching off Release the ON / OFF switch Selecting the operating mode The operating mode is selected using the changeover lever: ( 15, 16) Move the changeover lever to position

- Sucking mode is selected Move the changeover lever to position

- Blowing mode is selected The operating mode can be selected when the motor is running or when it its stopped. Setting the sucking / blowing power ( 17) (only for Blower Vac 2400 E speed control) Turn the speed controller clockwise: - sucking / blowing power is increased Turn the speed controller anti-clockwise: - sucking / blowing power is decreasedGB 19470 602_b 2200 E / 2400 E Emptying the collection sack

1. Switch off the machine

2. Unplug it from the mains

3. Open the zip on the collection sack

4. Thoroughly shake out the collection sack

5. Close the zip again

In order to empty the collection sack it is not necessary to remove it from the sack frame. Emptying the pre-separator After coarse material has been sucked up (twigs, pine cones...) the pre-separator must be emptied.

If the blowing operation causes material previ- ously sucked up to be blown out again, the pre- separator needs emptying. Maintenance and care Warning Injury hazard from moving parts. Unplug from the mains and wait until the machine has stopped. Warning – risk of damage! Do not use a high-pressure cleaner or running water to clean the machine. If the machine develops a fault, have it checked by an authorized specialist or in a customer service workshop. Check that all nuts, bolts and pins are secure, so that the machine can safely be operated Exchange any worn or damaged parts Use only original spare parts and accessories Changeover lever Residues of material sucked up can make the change- over lever stiff to operate. Immediately after using the machine, clear the changeover lever by moving it back and forth sev- eral times Collection sack Frequently check the collection sack for wear or damaged parts Thoroughly shake out the collection sack. Brush it out if necessary. If the collection sack is heavily soiled it may be washed by hand at 30 °C. No do use aggressive cleaning agents! Mains power cable Regularly check the mains power cable; if it is dam- aged, have it exchanged by an authorized specialist or in a customer service workshop. Extension lead Regularly check the extension lead; if it is dam- aged, exchange it. Storage Unplug the machine from the mains for storage Store the machine in a dry condition Store the machine out of reach of children and un- authorized persons Empty the pre-separator and collection sack Disposal Do not dispose of old equipment, batteries or accumulators as household waste! Machine, packaging, and accessories are made of recycla- ble materials, and should be disposed of accordingly.GB Translation of original user instructions

Blower vac Trouble-shooting Trouble Possible cause Solution Machine does not work No power supply Check fuse / extension lead Power cable defective Contact AL-KO Service Centre Machine cuts out intermit- tently Extension lead damaged Exchange extension lead ON / OFF switch defective Contact AL-KO Service Centre Reduced sucking / blow- ing power Pre-separator full Empty the pre-separator Collection sack full Empty the collection sack Sucking / blowing power too feeble Extension lead too long Limit the extension lead length to a maximum of 50 m Extension lead conductor cross- section too small Use an extension lead with a conductor cross- section of at least 3 x 1.5 mm² For faults not listed in this table, or which you cannot resolve by yourself, please contact our customer service. Warranty If any material or manufacturing defects are found during the statutory customer protection period, we will either repair or replace the equipment, whichever we consider the more appropriate. This statutory period may vary according to the legislation in force in the country where the equipment was purchased. Our warranty is valid only if: The warranty is no longer valid if: The equipment has been used properly The operating instructions have been followed Genuine replacement parts have been used The equipment has been tampered with Technical modications have been made The equipment was not used for its intended pur- pose (for example, used for commercial or communal applications) The following are not covered by warranty: Paint damage due to normal wear Wear parts identied by a border XXX XXX (X) on the spare parts list Combustion motors – these are covered by a separate warranty from the manufacturer concerned To make a claim under warranty, please take this statement of warranty and proof of purchase to the nearest autho- rized customer service centre. This warranty does not affect the usual statutory rights of the customer relative to the seller.

└──────┘GB 21470 602_b 2200 E / 2400 E EC declaration of conformity We hereby declare that this product, in the form in which it is marketed, meets the requirements of the harmonized EU guidelines, EU safety standards, and the product-specic standards. Product Electric blower-vac Serial number G 2512515 Manufacturer AL-KO Geräte GmbH Ichenhauser Str. 14 D-89359 Kötz Executive ofcer Anton Eberle Ichenhauser Str. 14 D-89359 Kötz Model Blower Vac 2200 E Blower Vac 2400E speed control EU directives 98/37/EG (up to 28/12/09) 2006/42/EG (from 29/12/09) 2006/95/EG 2004/108/EG 2002/88/EG Harmonized standards EN 60335-1