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

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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