OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING AS A VACUUM

1.Start engine. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.

2.Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the down position (Vacuum Mode) (Fig. 17).

NOTE: Never use the unit with the lever in the halfway position.

Vacuum

Mode

Blower

Mode

Change-over lever

Fig. 17

Hold the vacuum tube 50-100 mm (2-4 in.) off the ground, tilting the blower/vacuum tube slightly, and use a sweeping action to collect light debris (Fig. 18). 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.

Fig. 18

WARNING: As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or

standing water as this may result in damage to the Blower/ Vacuum. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.

WARNING: Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool.

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.

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 and hold the On/Off Stop control down in the STOP (O) position 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.

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