Black & Decker GW350 - Manual (Page 9)

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Double insulation
This tool is double insulated; therefore no
earth wire is required. Always check that
the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
Guard against electric shock.
• Electric safety can be further improved by using
a high-sensitivity (30 mA / 30 mS) residual
current device (RCD).
• Your appliance is designed for use on AC
(mains) electrical supplies only. Do not attempt
to use it on any other supply.
Plug replacement (UK only)
Mains plug replacement (U.K. & Ireland only)
If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:
•
Safely dispose of the old plug.
•
Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in
the new plug.
• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.
• Connect the green/yellow lead to the earth
terminal.
Warning! Follow the fitting instructions supplied with
good quality plugs. Recommended fuse: 13 A.
Extension cables
When using the appliance outdoors, only use
extension cables intended for outdoor use.
Up to 25 m of Black & Decker 1.5 mm
HO5VVF 3-core extension cable can be used
without loss of power.
Assembly prior to use (Fig. B & C)
Vacuum tube assembly (Fig. B)
B • Vacuum tubes must be assembled
together before use.
• To ease assembly apply soapy water
solution to joint area.
•
Align the notches (15) and the triangles
(14) on upper (4) and lower (5) tubes.
• Push the lower tube (5) firmly into the
upper tube (4), until the triangles click
into place. (Never operate apart).
• In the interests of safety, it is not
intended for the tubes to be separated
once assembled.
Blow tube assembly (Fig. C)
C • Blow tube must be assembled to the
blow clamshell before use.
• Align the circles (16) on the clamshell
(6) and the tube (7).
• Push the tube (7) firmly onto the
clamshell (6) until the circles click into
place.
• For storage the blow tube can be
detached from the blow clamshell by
depressing the circles on either side
and gently sliding off the tube.
Carrying strap assembly (Fig. D - G)
• Fit the carrying strap to the powerhead,
if required, and adjust to suit the user.
For your comfort, the shoulder strap is
designed to be fitted in two ways:
Single Point Attachment (Fig. D)
• Clip the hook (17) through the eyelet
(18) on the powerhead.
• Adjust the length of the loop with the
buckle.
Double point attachment
(Fig. D, E, F & G)
• Clip the hook (17) through the eyelet
(18) on the powerhead.
• Remove the loose end of the strap from
the buckle.
• Pass the loose (19) end under the boss
(20), and thread it back through the
buckle (21).
• Adjust the length of the loop with the
buckle (Fig. G).
On/off switch (Fig. H1, H2, H3)
Warning! Use both hands to grip the
product firmly when switching on.
• For extra control, your blowvac is fitted
with a two speed switch located on the
handle of the powerhead.
• The switch has a central off. Position 0
(Fig. H1).
• To use in low speed, move the switch
fully to the rear. Position I (Fig. H2).
• To change to high speed push the
switch back to the off position and then
fully forward. Position II (Fig. H3).
Cable restraint (Fig. I)
I •
A cable restraint is incorporated into the
rear of the powerhead.
• Loop the cable (22) through the cable
restraint (12).