Adjusting the Shoulder Strap on, Collection BAG

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ATTAC'HING COLLECTION BAG (Fig. 9 )

•Slide the opening of the collection bag over the blower outlet. Pull the strap with Velcro tightly through the buckle and secure the Velcro tabs.

NOTE: Make sure the strap with Velcro is located on the housin,q as shown.

Strap

Collection Bag

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Blower Outlet

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ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE

COLLECTION BAG (Fig. 10 & 11 )

•Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the illustration. Notice the first in and last in is the same opening.

•With your left hand hold the unit in an upright position. Support the lower vacuum tube on the ground. Make sure the blower outlet and collection bag are positioned on your right-hand side.

•Place the shoulder strap over your left shoulder.

•Adjust the shoulder strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower outlet. If the collection bag is kinked, the unit will not operate propedy.

NOTE: The shoulder strap is designed to position the collec- tion bag on your shoulder without kinks. The strap is not in- tended to support the weight of the unit.

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BLOWER CONVERSION

•Stop unit and disconnect from power source.

•Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag.

•Install the inlet restrictor.

NOTE: The inlet restfictor is for blower enhancement onty. The unit may still be used if the inlet restrictor is iost or misplaced.

•Secure the inlet cover making sure that the latch is se-

curely fastened.

o Reinstaf! the blower tubes. Refer to "Blower Tube Assembly" section.

EXTENSION CORD ATTACHMENT (Fig. 12 & 13 )

•Use only an A.C. voltage supply as shown on the name- plate of the unit.

•The extension cord used to reach power source must be:

-Polarized and specifically marked as suitable for out- door use. The cord must be marked with the suffix 'IiV-A" ("W" in Canada).

-Heavy enough to carry the current from the power source the full length of the extension cord to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can occur causing damage to the unit, Refer to the "Minimum Wire Gauge Recommendation Chart" for minimum

wire gauge recommendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate ex- tension cords are available.)

-In good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration; plug connectors must be undamaged. Replace damaged cord.

•Secure extension cord to the unit as shown.

•Plug extension cord into the unit.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this unit has a polarized

plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. Ifthe plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the cord. If it still does not fit, make sure you have a polarized extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit into the outlet, reverse the cord. If it still does not fit into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the

!ugor socket of the unit or extension cord in any way.

MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATION

CHART

First IJ_	VOLTS	25 FT.	50 FT.	100 FT.	150 FT.
First IJ_	120	18	16	14	12
	120	18	16	14	12
		A.W.G.*	A.W.G.*	A.W.G.*	A.W.G.*
Figure 10	*American	Wire Gauge	Figure12

Shoulder strap on left shoulder

Free flow of air. No kinks In

collection bag

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Cord from Unit,,_

Extension Cord

Cord Socket

Figure 13

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