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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 toward the front of the unit to release
the latch while pulling up on the vac-
3.Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the zipper is closed complete- ly.
4.Align the grooves on the elbow
tube with the grooves on the blower outlet.
5.Push the elbow tube onto the blow- er outlet until it snaps into place (el-
bow tube is secured by red tube re- lease button).
uum assist handle with your other hand.
Latch Area
ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG
1.Carefully loop the shoulder strap
through the buckle as shown in the illustration below.
3.Install the inlet restrictor that was
removed when assembling for vac- uum use.
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2.Position the unit on your
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 collec- tion 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
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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.
SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD
Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on nameplate of the unit to power your blower.
The extension cord used to reach the power source must be:
•Specifically marked as suitable for out- door use. The cord must be marked
with the suffix
•Heavy enough to carry full current from the power source to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and over-
heating can occur causing damage to unit. Refer to table for minimum wire
gauge recommendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords
are available.) Do not use multiple cords.
•In good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or
deterioration. Plug connectors must be
undamaged. DO NOT use multiple cords.
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