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

USER MANUAL VAC 2400 E AL-KO

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INFORMATION | MANUALS | SERVICE

BLOWER VAC 2200 E

BLOWER VAC 2400 E SPEED CONTROL

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Zu diesem Handbuch

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

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 machine.
  ■ 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 14

Product description 14

Safety and protective equipment 14

Technical data 16

Safety instructions 16

Assembly 17

Operation 18

Maintenance and care 19

Storage 19

Disposal 19

Trouble-shooting 20

Warranty 20

EC declaration of conformity 21

Product description

This documentation describes an electric blower-vac with leaf collection sack.

The machine is fitted with a 0.2 m long power cable. The power cable is fitted 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 purpose 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, flammable 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

Product overview

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4INONE FUNCTION AL-KO AL-KE

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

* 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.

Technical data

Technical data Blower Vac 2200 E Blower Vac 2400 E		speed control
Power consumption	2 200 W	2 400 W
Suction power	9.7 m^3 /min	5.0 – 10.0 m^3 /min
Blowing speed	205 km/h	170 – 210 km/h
Pre-separator volume	5 | 5 |
Collection sack volume	40 | 40 |
Carrying strap Yes Yes, with padding
Speed controller No Yes
Reduction in the suction volume Up to 90% Up to 90%
Mains voltage, fuse rating 230 V AC / 50 Hz, 10 A 230 V	AC / 50 Hz, 10 A
Protection class	☐/II	☐/II
Noise level L_PA	93 dB (A)	93 dB(A)
Maximum vibration acceleration avhw	< 2.5 m/ s^2	< 2.5 m/ s^2
Weight	5.1 kg	5.4 kg

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 × 1.5 mm^2
■ 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 working 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 artificial lighting conditions
■ Do not use the machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication
■ Do not use the machine while other people, especially 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 collection sack is damaged or not fitted

■ 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).
2. Push the carrying handle on to the housing ( 3).
3. Set the carrying handle to the desired position.
4. Insert the bolt (M6×100) into the carrying handle (☐ 4).
5. Tighten the carrying handle bolt.

Fitting the changeover lever

1. Place the grip piece in position ( )
2. Insert the bolt ( 3.5 × 16) into the grip piece.
3. Tighten the grip piece bolt.

Fitting the collection sack (☐)

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 nut and bolt (M4×30) (7).

Fitting the pre-separator

1. Slide the lower edge of the pre-separator into the sack frame (C).
2. Click the upper edge of the pre-separator home in the sack frame (8).

Fitting the sack frame

1. Hook the sack frame on to the suction duct stub (29/1).
2. Pull the sack frame upwards slightly ( 9/2).
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 (☐1).
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 (C19, 20).
2. Insert the roller carrier into the slot on the underside of the sucking / blowing duct until it clicks home (21, 22).

Operation

Use for the first 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 thermoplastic material with the same mechanical strength, or be clad in this material
• The extension lead must not be to a lower specification 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 disconnect it from the mains!

1. Plug the mains plug into the extension lead socket.
2. Secure extension lead by inserting it into the strain relief (☐ 12, 13).
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 (197) (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 decreased

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.

1. Take off the sack frame
2. Empty the pre-separator.
3. Re-attach the sack frame.

If the blowing operation causes material previously 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 several 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 damaged, have it exchanged by an authorized specialist or in a customer service workshop.

Extension lead

■ Regularly check the extension lead; if it is damaged, 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 unauthorized 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 recyclable materials, and should be disposed of accordingly.

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 intermittently	Extension lead damaged Exchange extension lead
	ON / OFF switch defective Contact AL-KO Service Centre
Reduced sucking / blowing 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 × 1.5 mm^2

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 modifications have been made
■ The equipment was not used for its intended purpose (for example, used for commercial or communal applications)

The following are not covered by warranty:

■ Paint damage due to normal wear
■ Wear parts identified by a border XXXXX(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 authorized customer service centre.

This warranty does not affect the usual statutory rights of the customer relative to the seller.

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-specific standards.

Product

Electric blower-vac

Serial number

G 2512515

Model

Blower Vac 2200 E

Blower Vac 2400E speed control

Manufacturer

AL-KO Geräte GmbH

Ichenhauser Str. 14

D-89359 Kötz

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

Executive officer

Anton Eberle

Ichenhauser Str. 14

D-89359 Kötz

Harmonized standards

EN 60335-1

IEC 60335-2-100

Sound power level

measured / guaranteed

Blower Vac 2200 E

102 dB(A) / 103 dB(A)

Blower Vac 2400E speed control

102 dB(A) / 103 dB(A)

Conformity evaluation

2000/14/EG, Appendix V

Kötz, 27.07.2009

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

2006/95/CE 2004/108/CE

2002/88/CE

Delegato

Anton Eberle

Ichenhauser Str. 14

D-89359 Kötz

Norme armonizzate

N 60335-1

IEC 60335-2-100

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

O tym podręczniku

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

K této příručce

2006/95/ES 2004/108/ES

2002/88/ES

Zmocněnec

Anton Eberle

Ichenhauser Str. 14

D-89359 Kötz

Harmonizované normy

EN 60335-1

IEC 60335-2-100

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

O tomto návode

2006/95/ES 2004/108/ES

2002/88/ES

Splnomocnenec

Anton Eberle

Ichenhauser Str. 14

D-89359 Kötz

Harmonizované normy

EN 60335-1

IEC 60335-2-100

Hlučnost'

nameraná / zaručená

Blower Vac 2200 E

102 dB(A) / 103 dB(A)

Blower Vac 2400E speed control

102 dB(A) / 103 dB(A)

Vyhodnotenie zhody

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

A kézikönyvröl

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

Om denne vejledning

2006/95/EF 2004/108/EF

2002/88/EF

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

Om denna handbok

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

Om denne håndboken

2006/95/EF 2004/108/EF

2002/88/EF

Samsvarserklæring

2000/14/EF, tillegg V

Fullmektig

Anton Eberle

Ichenhauser Str. 14

D-89359 Kötz

Harmoniserte normer

EN 60335-1

IEC 60335-2-100

Kötz, 27.07.2009

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

Antonio de Filippo, Managing Director

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Country Company Telephone Fax

A AL-KO Kober Ges.m.b.H. (+43) 3578/ 2 5152 27 (+43) 3578/ 2515 38
AUS AL-KO International PTY. LTD (+61)3 / 9767- 3700 (+61)3 / 9767- 3799
B / L Eurogarden NV(+32)16/ 80 54 27 (+32)16/80 5425
BG	Valerii S&M Group SJ	([phone]	([phone]
CH	AL-KO Kober AG	(+41) 56/4183150	(+41) 56/4183160
CZ	AL-KO Kober Spol.sr.o.	(+420) 382/210381	(+420) 382/212782
D	AL-KO Geräte GmbH	(+49) 8221/203-0	(+49) 8221/203-138
DK	AL-KO Ginge A/S	([phone]	([phone]
EST/LT/LV	AL-KO Kober SIA	([phone]	([phone]
F	AL-KO S.A.S.	(+33) 3/85-763540	(+33) 3/85-763588
GB	Rochford Garden Machinery Ltd.	(+44) 1963/828050	(+44) 1963/828052
H	AL-KO KFT	(+36) 29/537050	(+36) 29/537051
HR	Brun.ko.-prom d.o.o.	([phone]	([phone]
I	AL-KO Kober GmbH / SRL	(+39) 039/9329311	(+39) 039/9329390
IN	AGRO-COMMERCIAL	([phone]	([phone]
IQ	Gulistan Com	([phone]
IRL	Cyril Johnston & Co. Ltd.	([phone]	([phone]
LY	ASHOFAN FOR AGRICULT. ACC.	([phone]	([phone]
MA	BADRA Sarl	([phone] ([phone]
MK	Techno Geneks	([phone]	([phone]
N	AL-KO GINGE A/S	([phone]	([phone]
NL	O.DE LEEUW GROENTECHNIEK	(+31) 38/444 6160	(+31) 38/444 6358
PL	AL-KO Kober z.o.o.	(+48) 61/8161925	(+48) 61/8161980
RO	OMNITECH Technology SRL	([phone]	([phone]
RUS	OOO AL-KO Kober	(+7) 499/168 8718	(+7) 499/96600-00
RUS	AL-KO St. Petersburg GmbH	(+7) 812/4461075	(+7) 812/4461075
S AL-KO Ginge Svenska AB([phone]([phone]
SK	AL-KO Kober Slovakia Spol.s.r.o. (+421) 2 /45 99 4112 (+421) 2 /45 64 8117
SLO	Darko Opara s.p.	([phone]	([phone]
SRB Agromarket d.o.o.([phone]([phone]
TR	ZIMAS A.S.	([phone]	([phone]
UA	TOV AL-KO Kober	(+380) 44/4923396	(+380) 44/4923397