Spear & Jackson GY8900 Instruction manual
3000W
Electric
Blower & Vac
GY8900
ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your blower & vac, ensuring it is assembled
correctly and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts,
call the Customer Helpline on 0345 605 2067
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
0345 605 2067
SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760
For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and
great results using Spear & Jackson tools.
Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in
manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage.
Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability
rmly in mind, which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a
maker of tools to trust.
3 YEARS GUARANTEE
As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers warranty and a comprehensive after sales service.
The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has
been deliberately damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then
the warranty will be null and void.
Please retain proof of purchase.
7 DAYS A WEEK TECHNICAL SUPPORT
We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manual guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2067
for technical support, we can solve around 80% of questions directly over the phone.
We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows
us to develop even better products for the future.
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CONTENTS
Safety Information 4
Description of symbols 4
General safety 5
Personal safety 5
Operating safety 6
Maintenance and storage safety 10
Intended use 10
Box Content / Parts 12
Assemble 13
Height adjustment 13
Shoulder strap installation 13
Fitting the collection bag 13
Front handle adjustment 14
Rake adjustment 14
Operate 15
Before starting 15
Starting the blower & vac 15
Stopping the blower & vac 15
Using the blower mode 16
Using the vacuum mode 17
Rake function 17
Maintenance 18
Cleaning debris 18
Storing Your Product 18
Maintenance 19
Disposing of the machine 19
Disposing of the packaging 19
Technical Data 20
Troubleshooting 22
Warranty 23
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
The following warning symbols appear throughout
safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the blower & vac.
this manual and indicate the appropriate
IMPORTANT!
Please read all of the safety and
operating instructions carefully
before using this tool. Please pay
particular attention to all sections
of this user guide that carry
warning symbols and notices.
WARNING!
This is a warning symbol. This
symbol is used throughout the
user guide whenever there is a
risk of personal injury. Ensure
that these warnings are read and
understood at all times.
Wear eye and ear protections.
Warning!Flying objects
Wear gloves to protect your hands
Rotating impeller blades can cause
serious injury
Keep bystanders away
Danger-rotating blades
Do not expose to rain
Switch off and unplug the device
before cleaning or performing
maintenance on it
Vacuum mode
Blower mode
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The product complies with the
applicable European directives
and an evaluation method of
conformity for these directives
was done.
Guaranteed sound power level.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
GENERAL SAFETY
physical, sensory or
IMPORTANT!
■
Keep this instruction
manual in a safe
place for future reference.
■
Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and
the proper use of the
equipment.
■
Never allow children or
people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use
the blower&vac. Local
regulations can restrict the
age of the operator.
mental capabilities,
or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
■
Don’t use the appliance
without reading the
instruction sheet.
■
Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
■
Never use the machine
while people, especially
children, or pets are
nearby. Keep in mind that
the operator or user is
responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring
to other people or their
property.
■
This appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
PERSONAL SAFETY
■
Stay alert, watch what
you are doing and use
common sense when
operating a power tool. Do
not use a power tool when
you are tired or under
the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention
when operating a power
tool may result in serious
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
personal injury.
■
Use safety equipment.
Always wear eye
protection. Using safety
equipment such as a
dust mask, nonskid
safety shoes, a hard hat,
or hearing protection
whenever it is needed will
reduce the risk of personal
injury.
■
Avoid accidental starts.
Ensure the switch is in the
off position before inserting
the plug. Carrying power
tools with your finger on
the switch or plugging
in power tools when the
switch is in the on position
makes accidents more
likely.
the ground at all times.
This will enable you retain
control over the power tool
in unexpected situations.
■
Dress properly. Do not
wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away
from the power tool. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long
hair can become entangled
in the moving parts.
■
If there are devices for
connecting dust extraction
and collection facilities,
please ensure that they
are attached and used
correctly. Using such
devices can reduce dustrelated hazards.
■
Remove any adjusting
keys or spanners before
turning on the power
tool. A spanner or key
left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
■
Do not reach out too far.
Keep your feet firmly on
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OPERATING SAFETY
Working area
■
Keep working area clean
and well lit. Untidy and
dark areas can lead to
accidents.
■
Do not operate power
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
tools in potentially
explosive surroundings, for
example, in the presence
of inflammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
■
A leaf blower is not
intended for wet
conditions! Avoid wet
materials such as leaves
and dirt, twigs, branches,
pine needles, grass, earth,
sand, mulch, cuttings,
etc. Do not use on wet
lawns, grass areas or
fields. Misuse may lead
to congestion in the
shredding unit and lead
to reduced functionality.
The machine may need to
be completely dismantled
and cleaned. This work
should be carried out by a
qualified service technician
and is not covered by
warranty.
Electrical safety
■
Always check that the
power supply corresponds
to the voltage on the rating
plate.
■
Power tool plugs must
match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any
way. Do not use adapter
plugs with earthed power
tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets
will reduce the risk of an
electric shock.
■
Avoid body contact with
earthed surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, kitchen
ranges and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk
of an electric shock if your
body is earthed.
■
Do not expose power tools
to rain or wet conditions. If
water gets inside a power
tool, it will increase the risk
of an electric shock.
■
Do not damage the
cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or
unplugging the power tool.
Keep the cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase
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