GMC BLV8000A Instruction Manual

2400w heavy duty blower vacuum/mulcher with metal impeller

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2400W
HEAVY DUTY
BLOWER
VACUUM/MULCHER
WITH METAL
IMPELLER
BLV8000A
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Black
Magenta
Cyan
Yellow
1
Code: BLV8000A IM
Date: 070518
Edition: 04
Op: GM

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  • Page 1 2400W HEAVY DUTY BLOWER VACUUM/MULCHER WITH METAL IMPELLER BLV8000A INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Magenta Code: BLV8000A IM Cyan Yellow Date: 070518 Edition: 04 Op: GM...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety instructions Additional safety rules for garden vacs Unpacking Contents Know your product Preparation of the blower vac prior to use Extending the telescopic blower vac tube To fit the collection bag To remove the collection bag Shoulder strap Patio head...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions WARNING. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings below refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5: Additional Safety Rules For Garden Vacs

    Power tool use and care • Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn •...
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    • Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing. Use common sense. Never operate the tool when you are tired, sick or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. • Do not operate this appliance with long loose hair or loose fitting jewellery.
  • Page 7: Know Your Product

    Know your product On/Off trigger switch Blower/vacuum selector lever Rear handle Front handle Collection bag Cord support Lower shaft locking screw location Shoulder strap attachment location Patio head 10. Housing 11. Shoulder strap 12a. Blow/vac tube - upper 12b. Blow/vac tube -lower 13.
  • Page 8: Preparation Of The Blower Vac Prior To Use

    Preparation of the blower vac prior to use The BLV8000A blower vac requires some assembly prior to use for the first time. This includes extending of the teloscopic blower vac tube, fitting of the collection bag and fitting of the shoulder strap to the housing.
  • Page 9: Shoulder Strap

    Shoulder strap Your BLV8000A 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.
  • Page 10: Selecting The Blowing Operation

    IMPORTANT. Ensure when the blow operation is selected the blower/vac is pointed, directed and used in a safe manner. Do not direct the air flow from this blower vac directly or indirectly towards another person. Selecting the vacuum operation 1. Push the selector lever (2) up.
  • Page 11: Maintenance And Storage Information

    Wet material is difficult to mulch and also can cause the blower vac to clog. • If the leaves etc. are damp, then use the blower vac in blow selection to pile the leaves etc. into one area, vac and mulch the leaves when dry.
  • Page 12 GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au.

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