Ensure that the nozzle is close enough to the leaves/debris

Ensure that the mode indicator is on the correct setting. There is a Wet suck, Dry Suck and Blow

A wheel is available, to ensure that the vac is used at the appropriate distance from the debris. This also takes load from the user and makes transporting the gardenvac easier.

Yes but we recommend that very wet leaves are not collected.

Only lightweight, low density objects such as leaves, empty drinks cans and garden debris will be collected.

High density objects such as stones, acorns, sticks will not be collected.

The shredding line is a wearing consumable item and as such frequent impacts with the woody stems of leaves will cause the lines to break over a period of time.

The shred lines fit into an S-shaped groove in the cutting head inside the machine. Please refer to your user manual.

No Gardenvacs have plastic shredding line because it is safer.

For safety reasons the GardenVac is designed to operate only when the debris bag is fitted.

Make sure the bag frame is flush alongside the body of the machine and not loose.

No. The suction power is governed by the speed of the motor and cannot be altered.

The M-Rate is the mulching ratio of the Gardenvac.

The higher the M rate the more the leaves will be shredded this figure is based on large leaves e.g. Sycamore, some smaller leaves e.g. Oak may not be shredded.

The Gardenvac uses a "clean fan" system via shredding lines therefore it is less likely to block up the suction but there is less mulching.

The Scirocco uses a "dirty fan" method of leaf collection which means your get more mulching but it is more likely then the Gardenvac to block the suction.

The Scirocco has a safety interlock – the access screw on top near the handle should be turned 5 – 6 times to engage the switch – do not over tighten. Once engaged, you will be able to use the product.

If the Scirocco has been working previously clear any blockages. Open the blockage clearing cap and clear debris using a blunt edged instrument (i.e. a stick). Also, ensure that the mode indicator is in the correct position for the required work.

Cleaning of the slider mechanism is required.

Tiny holes in the bag that are necessary for the operation of the Scirocco and will allow very small particles of dust to pass through

This is usually the result of impact with solid objects e.g. twigs, stones etc.