Shred'N'Vac® 17
Operator's Manual
shred'n' vac® operation
WARNING
Flying debris hazard. Never operate unit as a vacuum unless discharge elbow is installed and debris bag is securely cinched to elbow. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injuries.
WARNING
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 clear | ||
as needed. Make sure bag is not folded | ||||
has poor suction |
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| Obstructions in vacuum tube | Check vacuum tube, and remove ob- | ||
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| structions. Avoid wet leaves. | ||
Unit stopped suddenly during vacu- | Object stuck in fan housing area | Remove vacuum tube and check fan |
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uming, and now starter won’t work |
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Unit jams repeatedly during use | Material being vacuumed too big or | Use vacuum for leaves and small | ||
| too hard for blades to shred | twigs, maximum 1/4” diameter x 3” | ||
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Vacuum tube difficult to install or | Tube/housing fit tight. | Apply small amount of soapy water | ||
remove from unit |
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| removal. Turns tube 1/4 turn to loosen | ||
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