Shoulder Strap; Operation Of The Blower Vac; Extension Cord Support - GMC 2000W Instruction Manual

Shoulder strap

Your BLV2000A blower vac is supplied with a shoulder strap
to improve user comfort during use. The strap assembly
can be fitted or removed from the
top of the housing via the metal
buckle on the end of the strap.
To fit the shoulder strap (11),
simply open the buckle on the
strap and fit it through the hole
provided on the housing of
the blower/vac.

Operation of the blower vac

Prior to using the blower vac, ensure you have read
and understood this instruction manual.
Ensure you are wearing suitable clothing and also safety
equipment like safety glasses, ear protection and a mask
if necessary.
Ensure the attachments to the blower vac are correctly
fitted and adjusted.
Be aware of other people and animals in the area where
you are to be operating the blower vac.
Turning the blower vac ON
1. Plug the power cord into an
approved electrical extension
cord, and turn the extension
cord on.
2. Ensuring the blower/vac is
directed in a safe direction,
squeeze the trigger switch and
the blower/vac will start.
Be sure to be holding the blower
vac firmly on start up.
Turning the blower vac OFF
To turn the blower vac "OFF", release the trigger switch.
IMPORTANT. After you have turned the blower vac off, do
not leave the product until the blower vac has been fully
disconnected from the electrical supply.

Extension cord support

WARNING. A damaged extension cord can cause electric
shock or risk of fire. Please inspect the extension cord
periodically. The appliance shall not be used if the extension
cord is damaged, it must be replaced before operation.
Use an extension cord suitable for outdoor with a maximum
length of 30m.
During use of the blower vac, the extension cord will
continually be pulled as you move from one area to another.
An extension cord support has been provided on the
housing of the blower vac to assist in preventing the
electrical connection between the extension cord and blower
vac plug being forced apart.
Note. The support is for the extension cord, and not the
cable from the blower vac.
1. To fit the extension cord to the support, make a tight loop
in the extension cord, approximately 300mm from the
socket on the extension cord.
2. Fit the loop into the
cord support (6) located
on the underside of the
blower/vac housing.
3. Push the loop all the way
through the cord support (6)
by approximately 25mm.
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