Advertisement
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
4. TRIMMING EXTRA LONG GROWTH
Garden Groom Midi Volume Bag Instructions
The Garden Groom Midi has been designed to
trim hedge growth of 150mm or less. However,
it will trim exceptionally long growth, but this
operation will inevitably result in a lower rate
of capture (on vertical cuts only),due to the
Your Volume bag Attachment
sheer dynamics and volume of material to be
The volume bag attachment is supplied fully assembled,
managed.
(see fig. 1)
1st Pass
Fig.1
Check the assembly for damage and ensure all the component
parts are in perfect condition and firmly connected together
before proceeding.
Preparing your Volume Bag
Lay the hose, extension tube and bag out in a straight line
adjacent to the hedge to be trimmed, positioning the bag
behind the anticipated direction of progress. Ensure the hose
is not twisted and the bag is sitting square on its flat base.
Attach the extension tube (Fig.2) to your Garden Groom Midi
as illustrated (Fig.3), by offering the inlet of the tube to the
exhaust of the Groom. Lift the back of the tube up to the
underside of the machine, ensuring the interlock peg is
aligned with the interlock switch, in the same way as the
conventional container
Secure the tube with the retaining clip.
Plug your Garden Groom Midi into the mains electrical supply
and switch on.
In some circumstances you may wish to adopt a vertical technique (see fig.2 below),
Your Garden Groom Midi should now be ready for use. If however
bringing the Garden Groom down onto the growth in a vertical action.
it does not operate, check the interlock peg is correctly aligned
with the switch and the retaining clip is firmly in place. If the
problem persists, refer to the Troubleshooting page at the back of
the Garden Groom Midi manual.
Fig.2
Fig.2
Use of your Volume Bag Attachment
Start up the Groom in the normal manor by operating the
Action
main switch and the front switch, ensuring the safety switch is
released on the rear handle. The flexible hose and volume bag
will inflate, providing a clear passage for the debris to flow from
the Groom exhaust to the bag.
As progress is made, to avoid any restriction of movement
and strain on the tube/hose coupling, occasionally pull the
bag along by the hose in advance of the cutting location.
During use, minor kinking of the hose is acceptable, however,
ensure the tube is not twisted, as this will restrict the flow of
waste material.
It will be necessary to periodically shake the debris down
the hose to ensure smooth conveyance of material into the
volume bag.
To trim exceptionally long growth (within
the recommended cutting diameters),
we advise the following techniques:
Trim the growth in several stages
(see fig.1 below) layering down,
When the bag is sufficiently full, unzip the flap at the rear end and
until you arrive at the desired level.
pour the shredded material into an appropriate receptacle or onto
a compost area.
Working from a ladder
When working from a ladder, always ensure it is stable on solid
2nd Pass
ground and never overreach.
Take care when positioning the ladder there is sufficient freedom
of movement for the mains cable and the flexible tube.
3rd and
final
Always ensure the position of the ladder, bag and hose do not
Pass
cause a potential tripping hazard or create any restriction of
movement during the hedge trimming operation.
Storage
Ensure the tube, hose and bag are completely free of waste
material before storing away.
Desired
Level
Store in a dry clear place free of hazards that could cause
damage to any of the component parts.
Safety
Check periodically there are no breaks or damage to the
volume bag assembly.
The Garden Groom Midi should never be used without the
extension tube or hose in position.
Never insert your hand up the extension tube.
Warning
Always unplug your Garden Groom Midi from the mains electrical
supply before carrying out any mainteneance.
Tip:
Damage
We strongly recommend regular use
The three component parts of the Volume Bag Attachment have
been designed for easy detachment. If the extension tube is
of the Garden Groom Midi, which will
damaged simply detach the hose by untying the cord.
produce exceptional performance,
speed of operation and ensure
If the hose is damaged unzip the coupling at the bag
and untie the extension tube. For volume bag damage
professional results.
simply unzip the hose.
Always wear
protective eyewear
Troubleshooting
Problem
5. EMPTYING CONTAINER
For speed of operation, simply hold the Garden Groom Midi by
Machine
won't
start
the front handle, unclip and withdraw the container from the
main body and deposit the waste material into an appropriate
receptacle. To re-engage, push the front of the container
over the exhaust, raise the rear of the container, ensuring
alignment with clip, push clip forward with palm of hand
to lock. Note: The interlock peg MUST be connected to
the interlock switch for the machine to function.
Machine does not collect
Damage to static or rotary blade
Container
Clip
Interlock
Some of the following symbols may appear on your tool. Please familiarize yourself with
Peg
their meanings. A correct interpretation of the symbols allows a safer and more effective
Waste
use of the tool.
Container
6. VOLUME BAG ATTACHMENT
SYMBOLS
EXPLANATION
For larger areas of hedge growth, a volume
Protection class II
bag attachment has been developed.
This accessory has a specifically
Warning - Read the instructions carefully to minimize the risk of injury
refined container fixed to an exhaust
Immediately pull the mains plug from its socket if the supply cable or
hose and volume bag attachment
extension cable are damaged.
and is fitted in the same manner
as the standard container.
Never use this power tool in the rain.
Wear ear protection when operating with the hedge trimmer.
When working with the hedge trimmer, wear safety goggles.
**Tip: When fitting the extension tube, ensure the
Wear a protective mask.
ridge on the edge of the exhaust hole is covered.
Within the EU, this symbol indicates that this product is not to
TIP: It is necessary to periodically
be disposed of as household waste. Old machines contain valuable
shake the debris down the hose
recyclable materials, which can harm the environment or human health
to ensure smooth conveyance of waste
by uncontrolled waste disposal. Please dispose of the old
material into the volume bag. When full,
appliance through appropriate channels
detach/unzip from hose and empty into
chosen receptacle.
6
11
10
7
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Action
- Check the machine is plugged in to a live supply
- Check that the waste container or volume bag extension tube is correctly
attached, remove and refit to be sure
.
- Check that you are pressing both main switch and front switch
ensuring safety switch has released main switch
- Check fuse.
- Contact helpline.
- Return to dealer.
- Check collection box is not full.
- Check volume bag hose (accessory) is not blocked.
- Check exhaust is not blocked.
Note: The percentage of collection will vary
on the condition and type of hedge being cut.
- Unplug the machine immediately
Container
- Call the Garden Groom Helpline for spare
Clip
parts/servicing.
Interlock
Switch
Waste
Volume
Tube
Bag
Coupling
Flexible
Extension
Hose
Volume Bag
Coupling
**
Ridge
Container
1
Clip
Extension
Tube
Advertisement
