Fantom Vacuum PT205H owner manual Safety & Warning Instruction, Using your Leaf Blower as a Blower

Blower Mode Vacuum Mode

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY & WARNING INSTRUCTION

Using your Leaf Blower as a Blower

1.Ensure that proper clothing is worn and safety. glasses are used.

2.Set the blower/vacuum selection lever to the blower mode. (Fig. 17)

3.Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your shoulder. Adjust the length as instructed on page 7.

4.Hold the leaf blower securely with both hands.

5.Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches above the ground. Slowly advance, keeping the accumulated debris pile in front of you. (Fig. 18, Fig. 19)

Blower/Vacuum	Fig. 17
Selection Lever

Fig. 18 Fig. 19

Using your Leaf Blower as a Vacuum

Your leaf blower can be used as a vacuum to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, sawdust or bits of paper.

DO NOT use to vacuum up stones, gravel, metal, broken glass etc, as this could cause damage to impeller, or the operator and bystanders if these objects propelled through the bag.

1.Ensure that proper clothing is worn and safety. glasses are used.

2.Set the blower/vacuum selection lever to the vacuum mode. (Fig. 17)

3.Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your shoulder. Adjust the length as instructed on page 7.

4.Hold the leaf blower, tilting the blower/vacuum tube slightly and using a sweeping motion to collect light debris. Small leaves and twigs will flow into the vacuum bag and be mulched as they pass through the fan housing, allowing the vacuum bag to hold more debris. Avoid forcing the leaf blower into a pile of

debris as this can block the unit or the blower/vacuum tube.

Note: If the leaf blower starts to vibrate or make an abnormal sound, turn the unit “Off”, unplug from power source and check for the cause.

WARNING: Do not use the leaf blower to spread fertilizer or clear

any kind of powdered or dangerous chemicals. This is highly dangerous and could cause serious harm to the operator and environment.

32.The unit will continue to run for a few seconds after the power is switched off.

33.Do Not rest the unit on any surface while the unit is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property, or causing serious injury to any person nearby.

34.Never run the unit without the proper attachments. When used as a blower, always install a blower tube. Use only factory approved attachments provided with the leaf blower.

35.Do Not use with any opening blocked. Keep free of dust, lint, hair or other objects that may reduce air flow.

36.To avoid accidental fire, do not use blower near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ashtrays.

37.Do Not use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or any other substances which may contain toxic materials.

38.Store the unit in a dry place either locked up or on a high shelf out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

39.Do Not place objects inside blower tube or aim blowing debris towards people, animals, glass, or solid objects such as cars, trees, walls etc. The force of the air can throw objects with enough force to seriously damage or harm people or objects.

40.Allow motor to stop and disconnect power source before opening the air inlet attachment or to insert or remove the vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades should no longer be turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating fan-like blades.

41.Inspect debris collector bag BEFORE each use. Ensure that bag is firmly zippered shut before use.

WARNING: Hard objects can be thrown through the debris collector bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which can seriously injure operator or bystanders.

42.When using the vacuum attachment do not vacuum up stones, gravel, glass, metal or other objects that could damage debris collector bag. The bag is intended ONLY for dry materials such as leaves, grass and very small twigs.

43.Do Not vacuum up discarded matches, cigarettes, ashes, coal, or fireplace pits. Avoid any flammable or hot objects. Inspect area to be vacuumed carefully.

44.Never vacuum up damp or moist materials or vacuum water or other liquids. Allow leaves or grass to dry before collecting in debris collector bag.

45.Never run vacuum without the proper installation of parts. When using the vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and debris collector bag according to instructions.

46.Stop and disconnect unit from power source. Inspect all openings and tubes frequently, to ensure safety from overheating and fire.

47.NEVER douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after every use. See cleaning and storage section for further instructions.

48.Do NOT operate this unit in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

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