DESCRIPTION
Ground wire
SThe ground wire (G) reduces static
G
Inlet cover
SAn inlet cover (H) is located on the side of the fan housing. Opening this cover allows access for cleaning and inspect- ing the impeller. If the optional vacuum accessory is used, the vacuum tubes must be fitted to the opening in the inlet cover. To open the inlet cover, use a tool to lift the edge of the cover opposite the hinge (indicated by arrow on inlet cover).
H
J
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).
Cutters
STwo cutters (J) are fastened to the impel- ler. The cutters are there to mulch leaves and other debris that have been vacuumed before they enter the collection bag.
Blower tube and nozzle
NOTE: The tube clamp bolt and nut must be installed prior to initial use (see the gen- eral description of the blower on page 6).
SThe blower tube (K) has a pegged slot mounting system to the unit. To install or remove the blower tube (or collection bag tube for the optional vacuum accessory), the tube clamp bolt must be removed. Align slot in the blower air outlet with the raised rib on the tube and insert tube until the holes in the tube and housing align.
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SThe nozzles (L) have a bayonet mount for connection to the blower tube. Air is channeled through the blower tube to the nozzles, where the air discharge velocity increases and the air stream discharge pattern is formed to provide best perfor- mance. The length of the blower tube can be adjusted by twisting the nozzle to the left to disengage the bayonet mount and sliding the nozzle to the appropriate position. Twist the nozzle to the right until a click is felt to resecure the nozzle.
K
L
Starter device and starter handle
SThe starter device (M) is located on the side of the engine shrouding and en- gages the crankshaft only when the starter handle (N) is pulled.
N
M 
Fuel cap
SThe fuel cap (O) is located at the rear of the engine shrouding on the fuel tank and has a seal to prevent fuel from leak- ing out.
P
O
Air filter
SThe air filter (P) consists of a fiber filter medium in a resilient frame. The air filter should be cleaned at specific intervals (see Maintenance section). Otherwise, the blower will consume too much fuel, the performance will be reduced and an oily deposit may form on the spark plug electrodes.