DClose the zipper on the bag. Make sure the zipper is closed completely.

DRemove blower tube from engine.

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.

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.

SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT

DHold the unit as shown.

DPass the shoulder strap over your head and

onto your right shoulder.

DExtend your left arm toward the rear of the vacuum bag.

DAdjust shoulder strap until the vacuum bag/ shoulder strap seam lies between your

thumb and index finger.

D Make sure air flows freely from the elbow tube into bag. If bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.

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).

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