Maintenance, Operation, Air Vents, Storage

OPERATION

AIR VENTS

Never cover air vents. Keep them free from obstructions and debris. They must always remain clear for proper motor cooling.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not wear loose fitting clothing or articles such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc., that could get drawn into the air vents. To make sure long hair does not get drawn into the air vents, tie back long hair.

OPERATING AS A BLOWER

Hold the blower firmly. Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches above the ground or floor. Slowly advance the unit, keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you. Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low speeds, rather than high. High speed blowing is a better way to move heavier items like large debris or gravel.

OPERATING AS A MULCHER

Hold the vac firmly, tilting the mulcher tubes (2-4 in. or

5-10 cm), and use a sweeping action to collect light debris.

The debris will flow into the bag. Items such as small leaves and twigs will be mulched as they pass through the fan housing. For longer bag life and increased performance, empty the bag often.

CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is OFF and unplugged before clearing the impeller.

WARNING:To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves to protect yourself from the impeller blades or other sharp objects.

1.Slide the Power/Speed switch down to the OFF position until the unit comes to a complete stop.

2.Unplug the unit.

3.Remove the blower tube or mulcher tubes and the bag.

4.Carefully remove material blocking the tube or impeller. Inspect the blades to ensure no damage has occurred. Rotate the impeller blades by hand to ensure the blockage is completely cleared.

5.Reinstall the blower tube or mulcher tubes and the bag.

6.Plug the unit back into the power supply.

MAINTENANCE

SERVICING DOUBLE-INSULATED UNITS

This unit is double insulated. In a double-insulated unit, two systems of insulation are provided instead of ground- ing. There is no grounding provided and no means of grounding should be added to this unit. Extreme care and knowledge of the system is required when servicing a double-insulated unit. Service should be performed by qualified service personnel only. Replacement parts for a double-insulated unit must be identical to the parts they replace. Refer any repairs to an authorized service dealer. A double-insulated unit is marked with the words “double insulation” or “double insulated.”

CLEANING THE UNIT

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and unplug it before cleaning or servicing. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents, household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene as they can damage plastic housings or handles. Wipe off any moisture with a soft, dry cloth.

CLEANING THE BAG

1.Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the mulcher.

2.Wearing eye protection and a dust mask, clean the bag as needed. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris.

3.Wash the bag once a year, or more often if needed:

a.Remove the bag.

b.Turn bag inside out.

c.Hang it up.

d.Hose it down thoroughly.

e.Leave it hanging to dry.

f.Turn bag right-side out and reinstall.

STORAGE

Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated area.

Store the unit out of the reach of children

INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS

Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Inspect the connectors for damage. Replace cords if defective or damaged.

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