USING THE BLOWER
WARNING: Never start the blower if the inlet cover is not closed, is damaged or cannot be closed (except if the vacuum tube is fitted).
WARNING: Do not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand.
Start the blower as described in the Starting and Stopping section. Work according to the following instructions:
1.Never blow air toward fixed objects such as walls, large rocks, automobiles and fences.
2.When working inside corners, blow from the corner and inward toward the center of the work area. Otherwise, debris can fly up in your face and cause eye injury.
3.Never point the blower nozzle at delicate plants.
Standard nozzle
The standard nozzle (V) is included with the HB280. When greater accuracy and high air stream concentration is desired,
use the standard nozzle. | W |
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V
High-velocity nozzle
The
When a wider air stream and greater air velocity is desired, use the
To vacuum debris from the ground (using optional vacuum accessory)
The vacuuming device is an optional accessory.
Fitting the vacuum assist handle
Before vacuuming, the assist handle (X) must be assembled to the blower.
1.Loosen and remove screws from front and rear impact feet (Y) of blower. Remove both feet.
2.Install vacuum assist handle (X).
3.Reinstall two screws. Tighten securely.
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Y 
X
Fitting the collection bag with the various vacuum tubes
WARNING: When fitting the tubes to the blower, the engine must be switched off.
1.Open the collection bag. Insert the collection bag tube from inside the bag to fit in the vacuum inlet opening of the bag as shown. Ensure elastic is seated in groove. Close the zipper on the bag.
2.Remove the blower tube and install the collection bag tube. Install and tighten tube clamp bolt. Attach the carrying strap to the collection bag loops.
3.Align arrows on lower vacuum tube and upper vacuum tube. Push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube until the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube (about 3 inches/7 cm). Permanently as- semble the two tubes together with the supplied screw.
4.Open the cover on the side of the blower by using a screwdriver to pry up under the edge of the cover on the side opposite the hinge (indicated by arrow on inlet cover).
5.Press the vacuum tubes in the large opening at the underside of the blower and align the tabs with the slots in the tube. Turn it until the bayonet mount locks (lock symbols 
align).