Weed Eater 952711850, 545186753 instruction manual Maintenance, Before Each USE

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BLOWER TUBE

 

TUBE RELEASE BUTTON

The BLOWER TUBE is designed to direct

The TUBE RELEASE BUTTON secures the

the flow of air.

 

blower tube or elbow tube to the blower

INLET RESTRICTOR

 

unit during operation. Also, pressing the

The INLET RESTRICTOR improves the

tube release button allows removal of the

blower function.

 

blower tube or elbow tube.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING: You MUST make sure

D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves

into piles, or removing debris from cor-

the tubes are secure before using the unit.

ners, around joints, or between bricks.

WARNING: Do not use the unit

Direct air flow by directing the blower

tube down or to one side. Always work

without the tubes or collection bag proper-

away from solid objects such as walks,

ly attached to avoid flying debris and/or

large stones, vehicles, and fences.

impeller contact which can cause serious

Clean corners by starting in corners and

injury. Always wear eye protection to pre-

moving outward. This will help prevent

vent rocks or debris from being blown or

ricocheting into the eyes and face which

an accumulation of debris which could

can result in blindness or serious injury.

fly into your face. Be careful when

STOPPING YOUR UNIT

working near plants. The force of the air

Slide the ON/OFF switch to the OFF

could damage tender plants.

position.

 

USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM

STARTING YOUR UNIT

WARNING:

Do

not vacuum

Your unit has two run positions, LOW

and HIGH. Slide the switch to one of

stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,

these positions to turn on the unit.

etc., to avoid severe damage to the im-

peller. To avoid the possibility of electri-

OPERATING POSITION

cal shock, do not attempt to vacuum wa-

Eye Protection

 

 

Eye Protection

 

 

ter or other liquids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up

 

 

 

 

dry material such as leaves, grass,

 

 

 

 

small twigs, and bits of paper.

 

 

 

 

D For best results during vacuum use,

 

 

 

 

operate your unit at high speed.

 

 

 

 

D Move slowly back and forth over the

 

 

 

 

material as you vacuum. Avoid forc-

Blower

 

 

Vacuum

ing the unit into a pile of debris as

 

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER

this can clog the unit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch

WARNING: Inspect the area be-

above the ground for best results.

fore using the unit. Remove all debris

WARNING: If the unit becomes

and hard objects such as rocks, glass,

wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown,

clogged, stop the unit and unplug the ex-

or otherwise cause injury or damage

tension cord. Wait until the impeller has

completely stopped turning, then re-

during operation.

 

Use your unit as a blower for:

move the vacuum tubes. Carefully

D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

reach into the vacuum

opening and

driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

clear out the clogged debris.

 

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Disconnect power source before performing maintenance.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this unit does not cover items that have been subjected to opera- tor abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit.

BEFORE EACH USE

CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS

SInlet Cover S Blower Tube

S Vacuum Tubes S Collection Bag

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Contents Avertissement English Español FrançaisAdvertencia Electrical Safety Safety RulesOperator Safety UNIT/MAINTENANCE Safety Stop the motor immediately if you are ap- proachedDouble Insulation Construction Servicing of Double Insulated BLOWER/VACUUMBlower Safety Vacuum SafetyUse only in daylight or in good artificial light StandardsAssembly Blower AssemblyVacuum Assembly Standard screwdriver is required for as- semblyCollection BAG Assembly Adjusting the Shoulder Strap on the Collection BAGHOW to Convert Unit from Vacuum USE to Blower USE Stop unit and unplug the extension cordKnow Your Electric BLOWER/VACUUM ON/OFF Switch Inlet Cover LatchON/OFF Switch is used to activate Maintenance Before Each USEAfter Each USE ServiceStorage Troubleshooting Table Symptom Cause Remedy Weed Eater