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4. To attach the lower vacuum tube to

the upper vacuum tube, first align the

arrows on the two tubes. Then, press

the two tubes together until the lower

tube is securely seated in the upper

tube (about 3 inches).

Align arrows on upper

and lower tubes

Lower Tube

Upper Tube

COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY

1. Open the zipper on the collection

bag and insert the elbow tube.

2. Push the small end of the elbow tube

through the small opening in the bag.

NOTE:

Make sure edge of the small

opening is flush against the flared area

of the elbow tube and the hole for the

tube release button is on top.

Small

Opening

Zipper

Opening

Elbow Tube

Tube

Release

Button

Hole

3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make

sure the zipper is closed completely.

4. Align the grooves on the elbow tube

with the grooves on the blower outlet.

5. Push the elbow tube onto the blower

outlet until it snaps into place (elbow

tube is secured by red tube release

button).

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP

ON THE COLLECTION BAG

1. Carefully loop the shoulder strap

through the buckle as shown in the il-

lustration below.

First In

Last In

2. Position the unit on your right-hand

side, blower outlet and bag pointing

toward the rear. Hold the unit in an

upright position with the lower vacu-

um tube on the ground to support it.

3. Place the shoulder strap over your

head and onto your left shoulder.

4. Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of

air from the blower. If the collection

bag is kinked, the unit will not operate

properly.

NOTE:

The strap is designed to posi-

tion the collection bag on your shoulder

without kinks. The strap is not intended

to support the weight of the unit.

Shoulder strap

on left shoulder

No kinks in bag

allows free air flow

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM

VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

1. Stop unit and unplug the extension

cord.

2. Remove the vacuum tubes by insert-

ing the tip of a screwdriver into the

latch area on the vacuum assist han-

dle. Gently tilt handle of screwdriver

toward the front of the unit to release

the latch while pulling up on the vacu-

um assist handle with your other hand.

Latch Area

Vacuum

Assist

Handle

3. Install the inlet restrictor that was re-

moved when assembling for vacuum

use.

NOTE:

If you are unable to locate the

inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate.

This restrictor improves the blower

function.

4. Remove the collection bag.

5. Close the inlet cover and make sure

it is latched closed.

6. Re-install the blower tube. Refer to

AT-

TACHING THE BLOWER TUBE

for

instructions on how to attach this item.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as

shown on nameplate of the unit to

power your blower.

Summary of Contents for 545186754

Page 1: ...oduct Failure to do so can result in serious injury ADVERTENCIA Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves AVERTISSEMENT Veuillez lire le manuel d instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves ...

Page 2: ... and moving parts Hair jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging straps ties tassels etc can be caught in moving parts ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING Avoid a dangerous environment To re duce the risk of electrical shock do not use in rain in damp or wet locations or around swimming pools hot tubs etc Do not expose to snow rain or water to avoid the possibility of electrical shock Do not u...

Page 3: ...t injury resulting from an internal electrical insulation failure WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED BLOWER VACUUM All electrical repairs to this unit including housing switch motor etc must be diag nosed and repaired by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be iden tical to the parts they replace A double in sulated appliance is marked with the wor...

Page 4: ... avoid severe damage to the impeller To avoid the possibility of electrical shock do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids S Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached When used as a vacuum always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris Use only recommended attach me...

Page 5: ...t restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower This restrictor is not used during vacuum use and must be removed during assembly for vacuum use NOTE Be sure to keep the inlet re strictor for using your unit as a blower 1 Ensure unit is stopped and extension cord is unplugged 2 Open the inlet cover by inserting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the blower unit Gently tilt handl...

Page 6: ...position with the lower vacu um tube on the ground to support it 3 Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder 4 Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower If the collection bag is kinked the unitwill notoperate properly NOTE The strap is designed to posi tion the collection bag on your shoulder without kinks The strap is not intended to support the weight...

Page 7: ...g the cord through the cord re tainer see illustration Insert the cord receptacle into the recessed plug CAUTION Failure to use cord retain er could result in damage to the unit extension cord or both Cord Retainer Cord Receptacle Recessed Plug on Unit USING YOUR UNIT KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER VACUUM READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT Compare the illustrations...

Page 8: ...r tube down or to one side Always work away from solid objects such as walks large stones vehicles and fences Clean corners by starting in corners and moving outward This will help prevent an accumulation of debris which could fly into your face Be careful when working near plants The force of the air could damage tender plants USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM WARNING Do not vacuum stones gravel metal ...

Page 9: ... injury from the rotating blades 1 While holding the inlet cover open remove the vacuum tubes The inlet cover must be held open through all remaining steps 2 Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out the air intake area Clear all debris from impeller 3 Inspect the impeller for cracks If cracked or damaged do not use the unit Have parts replaced by your au thorized service dealer Do not...

Page 10: ...aused by improper handling improper mainte nance or alteration or the use of accesso ries and or attachments not specifically recommended by WEED EATER for this product Additionally this warranty does not cover parts that will wear and require replacement with reasonable use during the warranty period This warranty does not cover predelivery set up or normal adjustments explained in the instructio...

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