Collection BAG Assembly

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).

Upper Tube Lower Tube

Align arrows on upper and lower tubes

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.

	Elbow Tube	Tube
		Release
		Button
		Hole
	Zipper	Small
	Opening	Small
	Opening	Opening
		Opening

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).

ADJUSTINGTHE SHOULDERSTRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG

1.Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the il- lustration below.

Last In

First 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 to- ward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum 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.