CLEANING AND STORAGE
CLEANING THE UNIT

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn the unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or perform any maintenance on it.

•Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit and to keep the air vents free of obstructions.

•Do not use strong detergents or petroleum based cleaners, such as kerosene. Some household cleaners contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon that can damage the plastic housings or handles. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.

CLEANING THE VACUUM BAG

1.Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the vacuum.

2.Wearing eye protection and a dust mask, clean the bag as needed. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris.

3.Wash the bag once a year or more often if needed:

a.Remove the vacuum bag.

b.Turn bag inside out.

c.Hang up.

d.Hose down thoroughly.

e.Hang to dry.

f.Turn bag right-side out and reinstall.

STORAGE

•Store the unit indoors, away from moisture and harmful substances such as fertilizers and solvents.

•Never store the unit with petrol (gasoline) in the tank where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

•Allow the engine to cool before storing.

•Store the unit locked up area to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

•Store the unit in a dry, well ventilated area.

•Store the unit out of the reach of children.

LONG TERM STORAGE

If the unit will be stored for an extended time,

1.Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container. Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old fuel in accordance to local regulations.

2.Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor.

3.Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and put 1 oz. (30 ml.) of high quality motor oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark plug.

NOTE: Remove the spark plug and drain all of the oil from the cylinder before attempting to start the blower/vacuum after storage.

4.Thoroughly clean the unit and inspect for any loose or damaged parts. Repair or replace damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts. The unit is ready for storage.

TRANSPORTING

•Allow the engine to cool before transporting.

•Secure the unit while transporting.

•Drain the fuel tank before transporting.

•Tighten fuel cap before transporting.

ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS

2-Cycle Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147543

Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 610311

Fuel Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180000

Vacuum Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182416

Blower/Vacuum Tube Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .182415

Shoulder Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .682075

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