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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
CLEARING A BLOCKED IMPELLER
1.
Push the switch to the OFF position and disconnect the
Blower/Vacuum from the power source and wait for the
impeller to stop.
2.
Remove the vacuum tubes by reversing the instructions on page
5 (Figs. 5, 6 and 7). The vacuum bag can also be removed by
referring to pages 8 and 9 of the Operator's Manual.
3.
Carefully remove material blocking the impeller. Inspect the
blades to assure no damage has occurred. Rotate the blades
by hand to assure the blockage is completely cleared.
4.
Replace the vacuum bag and vacuum tubes.
5.
Reconnect to power source and resume use.
CLEANING THE UNIT
1.
Push the switch to the OFF position and disconnect the
Blower/Vacuum from the power source.
2.
Use a small brush or the air discharge of a vacuum cleaner
brush to keep the air vents free of obstructions.
3.
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or
plastic components. Those parts can be damaged by certain
household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and
lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene. Moisture can also
cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
CLEANING THE VACUUM BAG
1.
Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and
obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the
vacuum.
2.
Wearing eye protection and a dust mask, clean the bag as
needed. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and
vigorously shake out dust and debris.
3.
Wash the bag once a year or more often if needed as follows:
a.
Remove the vacuum bag elbow tube (Reverse the procedure
shown in Fig. 10.)
b.
Turn bag inside out.
c.
Hang up.
d.
Hose down thoroughly.
e.
Hang to dry.
f.
Reinstall vacuum bag elbow tube (Fig. 10).
INSPECTION OF EXTENSION CORDS
Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look closely for deterioration,
cuts or cracks in the insulation. Also inspect the connectors for
damage. Replace the cords if any defects or damage appear.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
Store the unit indoors, away from moisture and harmful substances
such as fertilizers and solvents. Store in a dry and high or locked-
up place, out of the reach of children.
ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS
Vacuum Bag Assembly ...................................................791-180464
Upper Vacuum Tube........................................................791-180466
Lower Vacuum Tube........................................................791-180467
Blower Tube ....................................................................791-180468
Blower Concentrator Tube ..............................................791-181947
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, be sure
the unit is off and unplugged before cleaning or
performing any maintenance on it.
Motor Amperage ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 Amps
Maximum Blower Velocity .................................................................................................................................................................. 180 mph (290 kmh)
Maximum Blower Air Output ............................................................................................................................................................. 375 cfm (10.6 cmm)
Operating Weight (As Blower)...................................................................................................................................................................... 7.2 lb (3.3 kg)
Vacuum Bag Capacity........................................................................................................................................................................... 1.5 bushels (45 L)
SPECIFICATIONS
WARNING:
When the upper and lower vacuum
tubes are removed, make sure the vacuum door is
snapped closed before plugging in the unit, to avoid
injury from the impeller.
WARNING:
As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick
up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and
bits of paper. To avoid serious personal injury, do not
attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as
this may result in damage to the Blower/ Vacuum and
possible electric shock. To avoid severe damage to the
impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, never
disconnect the vacuum bag without first turning
off and unplugging the unit.
4.
Make sure the vacuum bag strap is adjusted to allow a free
flow of air from the vacuum bag elbow tube (Fig. 19). If the bag
is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.
Hold the vacuum, tilting the suction tube slightly, and use a
sweeping action to collect light debris (Fig. 16). The debris will flow
into the vacuum bag. Things such as small leaves and small twigs
will be mulched as they pass through the fan housing, allowing the
vacuum bag to hold a lot of debris.
When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease. Turn off and
unplug the unit before you empty the bag. Disconnect the bag from
the unit. Unzip the bag and empty the contents before continuing.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not
wear loose fitting clothing or articles such as scarves,
strings, chains, ties, etc., because they could get drawn
into the air intake. Also make sure long hair does not
get drawn into the air intake. Long hair must be pulled
back and secured off shoulders and neck.
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