Thank you for purchasing the Lawn Star garden vac / blower / mulcher which is one of the finest and
most advanced vac / blower / mulchers today’s technology can produce. Before you begin using it,
please read this instruction manual carefully and familiarise yourself with the control and the proper
use of this product to ensure you get the best possible performance from it.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Inspect your vac/blower/mulcher and its supply/extension cable before each operation. If any part is
damaged or worn, repair or replace before operation . Do not operate with damaged or tangled
supply/extension cable. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord available
from Lawn Star (Pty)Ltd or its service agent.
Use only genuine Lawn Star (Pty)Ltd. replacement parts when servicing or repairing the unit. These
parts are available from your supplying dealer or service agent.
WARNING : To prevent electrical shock hazards, use only extension cables suitable for outdoor use,
with splash-proof socket outlets, preferably protected by sensitive Residual Current Device (RCD)
with tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
Always switch off the vac/blower and wait for it to stop before removing bag or putting the unit down.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply when unattended or not in use, before servicing, cleaning or
when emptying the bag.
It is essential that the operator wears safety goggles, protective clothing and sturdy , non-slip
footwear.
Do not use your vac/blower/mulcher for any jobs other than those for which it was intended.
Use care in picking up or holding the vac/blower/mulcher. Always hold with both hands.
Do not carry, pull or hang the vac/blower/mulcher by the cable.
Do not use the vac/blower/mulcher in poor light or in damp or wet locations. Do not use in the rain. Do
not use on steep slopes, especially if damp. Work across slope faces, not up and down. Do not over-
reach. Ensure good footing and balance are maintained.
Do not suck up or blow wet materials, liquids, flammable materials, hot ash or any other materials that
are a potential fire hazard.
Do not operate the unit without the suction/blowing chutes and bag in place.
Do not direct the blowing/suction opening at people or animals.
Do not allow children under 16, nor anyone who is not familiar with these instructions to use the
vac/blower. Children, pets and onlookers should be kept at least 5 metres away from the work area .
When not in use, store the unit indoors in a dry and locked place, out of reach of children.
Check regularly that all screws are tight.
PREPARATIONS FOR USE
1. Insert the lower chute (Fig.3) into the upper chute ensuring that all parts slot into each other
correctly and push together securely. When in position, lock the chutes together by inserting the
chute locking screw (Fig.4) and tighten.
2. Insert the upper chute (Fig.5) into the motor housing ensuring that all parts slot into each other
correctly and push together securely. Lock into position by inserting the screw into the motor
housing (Fig.6) and tighten.
3. Slide the wheel bracket over the end of the lower chute (Fig.7) until it reaches the end stop. Lock it
into position by inserting the screw into the axle bracket (Fig.8) and tighten.
4. Attach the collector bag connector by aligning it with the outlet tube on the motor housing (Fig.9-
1). Fasten the screws to secure the collector bag connector (Fig.9-2). Attach the bag connector
collar by aligning it with the collector bag connector and push it up into position until the clips
click into place (Fig.9-3). Attach the two bag support straps on the two hooks (Fig.9-4 and 5). To
remove the bag, depress the two buttons on either side of the bag connector collar and pull (Fig.9-
3), then remove the two hooks (Fig.9-4 and 5).
5. Attach the strap to the ring provided on the housing (Fig.10) and adjust the strap length to suit.
6. Connect the plug provided with the vac/blower/mulcher to a suitable female socket. Attach to an
extension cord not more than 25 meters of length. Use 2-core insulated cable, minimum (HO5VV-
F) 2x1,0mm, in turn connected to a suitable mains connection plug. All components should meet
your national, IEC or EN specifications.
