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Debris bag is flammable and could be ignited if allowed to contact hot muffler cover or exhaust. Keep bag away from hot surfaces at all times.
1.Adjust debris bag strap to support bag on operator’s shoulder. Bag must not be folded at intake area, or intake will clog. Further adjustment may be necessary as the debris bag fills and becomes heavier.
2.Grip throttle control handle with left hand, and lower handle/stand with right hand.
3.Operate unit with beveled end of tube facing downward. Keep tube opening close to material being vacuumed for best results.
4.Empty bag when debris level reaches intake opening. To empty bag, move stop switch to “Stop” position, and wait for blower to stop running. Loosen Velcro strap at elbow and slide bag off elbow. Open other end of bag, and empty contents. Close bag, and reattach to blower. Secure bag with Velcro strap.
Note: Vacuum action works best at higher engine speeds. Avoid using vacuum in areas where rocks or other large, hard debris may be vacuumed into unit. Clear these areas with blower first, blowing light debris into a pile. Use attachment to vacuum pile.
SHRED ‘ N’ VAC® Troubleshooting
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Unit runs, but doesn’t vacuum or | Elbow or debris bag clogged | Check elbow and debris bag, and |
has poor suction |
| clear as needed. Make sure bag |
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| Obstructions in vacuum tube | Check vacuum tube, and remove |
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| obstructions. Avoid wet leaves. |
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Unit stopped suddenly during | Object stuck in fan housing | Remove vacuum tube and check |
vacuuming, and now starter won’t | area | fan area. Remove object. |
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Unit jams repeatedly during use | Material being vacuumed too | Use vacuum for leaves and small |
| big or too hard for blades to | twigs, maximum 1/4” diameter x |
| shred | 3” long |
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Vacuum tube difficult to install or | Tube/housing fit tight. | Apply small amount of soapy |
remove from unit |
| water to end of tube to ease |
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| assembly or removal. Turns tube |
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