Bolens BL3100 CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER, EMPTYING THE VACUUM BAG, PATIO HEAD, Removing the Patio Head, Operating the Patio Head, Installing the Patio Head

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease. Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag and empty the contents before continuing.

NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the vacuum

PATIO HEAD

NOTE: The unit must be operated as a vacuum to use the patio head. Refer to Operating as a Vacuum.

Installing the Patio Head

1.Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube openings are straight up. (Fig. 19)

2.Place the Patio Head’s round opening into the round vacuum opening (Fig.19).

3.Press down until Patio Head seats into place.

Fig. 19

Operating the Patio Head

Hold the vacuum, tilting the blower/vacuum tube down. The Patio Head should roll without scraping, adjust the angle of the tube so that the Patio Head opening runs parallel to the ground. Use a forward and backward motion to vacuum up debris (Fig. 20). 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. DO NOT attempt to vacuum up materials that are larger than the Patio Head Openings.

Removing the Patio Head

1.Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube openings are straight up. (Fig. 19)

2.Place one hand on the blower part of the tube and grip the Patio Head with the other.

3.Pull the Patio Head straight up.

Fig. 20

CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off before cleaning or performing any maintenance on it.

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

1.Press the On/Off Stop control in the STOP (O) pos- ition until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit from starting.

3.Remove the blower/vacuum tube and the vacuum bag.

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

5.Reinstall the vacuum bag and blower/vacuum tube.

6.Reconnect the spark plug wire.

EMPTYING THE VACUUM BAG

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, never unzip or remove the vacuum bag without first turning the unit off.

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

1.While pressing the latching tabs on both sides of the vacuum bag tube, pull the vacuum bag down off the unit (Fig. 21).

WARNING: Wear eye protection and a dust mask when emptying the vacuum bag.

2.Detach the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag hook.

Latching tabs

PRESS IN

PRESS IN

Fig. 21

3.Unzip the bag and empty the contents into a garbage bag or container.

4.Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris.

5.Return the bag to outside in, zip the bag closed and reinstall vacuum bag.

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