Rib

Groove

DInsert the elbow tube into the blower outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib is aligned with the

blower outlet groove.

DTurn clamp knob clockwise to tighten.

D Secure the ends of the shoulder strap by routing the strap through the buckle as shown.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning be- fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at- tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury.

D Align the lower vacuum tube as shown. Push lower vacuum tube into upper vacu- um tube.

Upper Vacuum

Tube

Lower Vacuum Tube

DInsert a screwdriver into the latch area on the vacuum inlet cover.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blower

Latch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outlet

Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Latch Area

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vacuum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inlet Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DGently tilt the handle of the screwdriver to- ward the back of the unit while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other

hand.

DHold the vacuum inlet cover open until up- per vacuum tube is installed.

Vacuum Inlet

Retaining Post

Vacuum

Inlet

Cover

DPlace the hooks on the vacuum tube on the retaining posts; pivot tube into position. Se- cure vacuum tube by turning the knob clockwise until tight.

Knob

Hooks

D When converting back to the blower fea- ture, make sure latch on the vacuum inlet cover is securely fastened.

WARNING: You MUST make sure the tubes are secure before using the unit.

OPERATING POSITION

Eye

Protection

BlowerVacuum

OPERATING TIPS

S While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes (see illustration above).

S To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.

STo reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be- fore installing or removing attachments. Do

not operate without guard(s) in place.

SOperate power equipment only at reasonable hours--not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recom- mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday though Saturday.

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