2.Pushtheblowertubeontothe bloweroutletuntilitsnapsinto place(tubeissecuredbyredtube releasebutton).
3.Toremovetheblowertube,pressthe tubereleasebuttonwhilepullingon tube.
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.z B,owe TubeThere are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper tube
has a vacuum assist handle attached to one end and is cut straight on both
ends. The upper tube attaches to the blower unit. The lower tube has an
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a blower are explained in the previous section.
If you have already assembled your unit for use as a blower, remove the blower tube.
Remove the inlet reetrietor
An inlet 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 vacu- um 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. Gent-
ly tilt handle of screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the
latch while pulling up on the vacu- um inlet cover with your other hand.
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of unit
angled end that you point toward the ground during vacuum use. The lower tube attaches to the upper tube.
1.Ensure unit is stopped and exten- sion cord is unplugged.
2.While holding inlet cover open, place the hooks of the vacuum assist han-
dle on the retaining posts of the unit.
3.Raise the tube until it is secured to
the blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.
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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).
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Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)
Latch Area
Vacuum'nlet Cover (opened)
3.Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock- wise and remove it from the unit. Do not close the inlet door. You will next attach the vacuum tubes.
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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.
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