INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Introduction
Double insulated for
additional protection.
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.
Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.
Warning.
CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.
Read the manual carefully.
Do not use in the rain, or leave outside while it
is raining.
WARNING. Keep spectators away. Beware of
objects being flung out.
Environmental protection
WARNING. Remove the plug from the wall socket
Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses
and packaging should be sorted, taken to
the local recycling centre and disposed of
in an environmentally safe way.
before carrying out any kind of maintenance.
Specifications
Voltage:
230–240 Vac ~ 50Hz
2400W
13000 min-1
200 km/h
30 Litre
Input power:
Speed:
Maximum Air Speed:
Collection Bag Capacity:
Mulching Ratio:
Insulation:
10:1
Double insulated
4 kg
Weight
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Personal safety
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.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
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Work area
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Safety equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark
areas invite accidents.
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached
to a rotating part of the power tool may result in
personal injury.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating
a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs
with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool
in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure that these
are connected and properly used. Use of these devices
can reduce dust-related hazards.
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.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
outdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
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• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be
repaired.
Additional safety rules for blower vacs
• Always wear adequate protective clothing when
operating the tool to avoid injuries to face, eyes,
hands, feet, head or hearing. Use safety glasses or a
face shield, high boots or sturdy shoes, long trousers,
work gloves, a hard hat and ear defenders.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source before
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Do not start the tool when it is upside down or when it
is not in the operating position.
• Switch the motor off and remove the plug when the
tool is not being used, left unattended, being cleaned,
being moved from one place to another or when the
extension cord is entangled or damaged.
•
Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Do not operate the tool near people, especially children
or pets. Turn it off if they get too close. Maintain a safe
distance of at least 5m from other people when using
the tool.
• Never direct the blower tube towards bystanders or pets.
Never blow debris in the direction of bystanders or pets.
The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards
occuring to other people or their property.
• Do not handle the plug or the tool with wet hands and
do not use the tool in the rain.
• Use only outdoor rated extension leads that are so
marked. Keep the extension cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
• Ensure that the extension lead is secured in a manner
that prevents it form disconnecting from the plug whilst
in use.
• Keep all the air intakes and the blower tube free of
dust, lint, hair and other material that may cause a
reduction in air flow.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,
in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
for operations different from intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
Service
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool
is maintained.
• Keep a balanced and stable stance while using the tool.
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• Do not switch on the tool in enclosed or poorly
ventilated spaces or in the presence of inflammable
and/or explosive substances such as liquids, gasses
and powders.
• Only operate the tool during broad daylight or with
adequate artificial light.
• When the tool is not in use, store it in a dry place and
out of reach of children.
• 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. Tie long loose hair back and
remove loose fitting jewellery.
• Do not allow the blower vac to pick up any burning or
smoldering materials like ashes, cigarette butts etc.
• Do not attempt to pick up breakable objects like glass,
plastics, china etc.
• After use, disconnect the tool from the power supply
and check for damage. If you have the slightest doubts,
contact an authorised service centre.
• Only use the tool according to the instructions given in
this manual.
• Check regularly that the screws are tight.
• Use only spare parts and accessories recommended by
the manufacturer.
• Do not try to repair the tool or access internal parts.
Contact authorised service centres only.
• Do not use in vaccum operation without the collection
bag fitted.
• Do not use the blower vac in either the vaccum or the
blow position on gravel surfaces.
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Know your product
1. Trigger switch
2. Blower/vacuum selector lever
3. Rubber grip handle
4. Auxiliary handle
5. Collection bag
6. Housing
7. Blow/vac tube
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Unpacking
Operation of the blower vac
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If
you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the
parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
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.
Fitting the collection bag
1. Connect the strap (fig A)
onto the hook on the
underside of the blower
vacuum housing (fig B).
2. Attach the push-on plastic
connector (fig C) to the
outlet tube of the housing
(fig D). Push the fitting
of the collection bag
directly onto the outlet
until it “clicks”
into position (fig E).
3. To remove the collection
bag, disconnect the
attachments in the
reverse order.
4. When removing the
fitting on the outlet,
first depress the two
• 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.
B
To turn the blower vac on
1. Plug the power cord into
G
an approved electrical
extension cord, and turn
the extension cord on.
2. Ensuring the blower vac is
directed in a safe direction,
depress the trigger switch
(1) and the blower vac will
start. (fig G).
Be sure to be holding the blower vac firmly on start up.
To turn the blower vac off
To turn the blower vac “off”, simply release the trigger switch.
A
D
C
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.
buttons on either side
of the plastic connector
(fig F), and then pull
downwards on the fitting.
Finally, remove the strap
from the hook under the
blow/vacuum tube.
To select the blow operation
E
1. Move the blower/vacuum
selector lever (2) towards
H
F
the back of the housing
(fig H).
When the blow operation
is selected, air is drawn up
through the large blow/vac
tube and then expelled at a
much higher velocity in the
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lower cavity below the blow/vac tube.
To empty the collection bag
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.
The collection bag is attached to the blower vac in 2
places. It is not necessary to remove the collection bag
from the blower vac when the bag needs to be emptied.
• The rear of the bag is fitted with a full length zip.
• Simply open the zip and empty the contents.
To select the vacuum operation
1. Push the selector lever
• Ensure to close the zip prior to operating the blower vac.
I
forward (fig I).
Tips for using your blower vac
The following points may assist you in the operation of
the blower vac.
• Always try and vacuum dry leaves, cuttings or general
garden debris.
When the vacuum operation
is selected, air and debris is
drawn up through the large
vac tube, and forced through
the mulching impellor.
• 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.
• Avoid using the vac on areas where there are stones,
or other hard objects. These objects will damage the
impellor of the blower vac.
• It is also advisable not to allow the blower vac to
pick up soil. Soil generally contains moisture and
when combined with other garden debris can clog the
blower vac.
The debris is mulched and
then blown down into the
collection bag.
Important. Always ensure the collection bag is correctly
attached as per the “Fitting the collection bag” section in
this manual.
Always be aware of what is being drawn up into the
blow/vac tube. This product is only designed for garden
debris like leaves, twigs and garden cuttings.
Important notes when using the
blower/vacuum selector lever
Do not force the lever. The lever should move with
very little resistance. If the lever is difficult to move,
disconnect the power supply, remove the collection bag
and ensure debris, dirt or mud has not jammed the lever
inside the large round outlet.
When selecting either of the operations, ensure the
selector lever is fully in one position or the other, not
half way.
• The blower vac is not a garbage disposal unit. Do not
attempt to mulch any material than general garden
debris.
• For better performance and comfort, it is recommended
the collection bag is emptied when it becomes
approximately half full. This reduces the weight and also
allows the vac operation to perform at its highest level.
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Maintenance and storage information
Power Cord Maintenance
Prior to cleaning or any maintenance, always ensure the
power plug has been removed from the electrical power
supply.
If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be
carried out by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s
agent, or an authorised service centre in order to avoid
a safety hazard.
When you have finished using the blower vac, always
check to make sure the product is clean and free of dirt
and debris. This is important around the selector lever flap
which is just inside the round outlet. To check this area,
remove the collection bag and ensure this area inside the
outlet tube is free of debris and dirt.
Operate the selector lever backwards and forwards to
ensure correct operation.
• Do not hose or submerge any part of the blower vac.
• Do not use solvents to clean the blower vac.
• Store the blower vac in a dry place, and out of reach of
children.
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual
before using this product.
With continuing product development changes may
have occurred which render the product received
slightly different to that shown in this instruction
manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to
Before returning this product for a
Warranty Claim or any other reason
Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand)
change specifications without notice. Note:
Specifications may differ from country to country.
When you make your call, please have
the following information at hand:
• GMC Product Type • GMC Product Code
A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and, in
most cases, will be able to solve your problem over
the phone.
The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to
7pm, 7 days a week (EST). This allows you
to contact GMC directly with any queries and
technical questions you have regarding
our products.
You are welcome to use this phone-in service to
make suggestions or give comments about any
GMC product.
45–55 South Centre Road
Melbourne Airport
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