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BLOWER SAFETY
DUse only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
DInspect the area before using the unit.
Removeal l debris and hard objects such
as rocks, glass, wire, etc., that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury
or damage during operation.
DAvoid accidental starting. Be sure the
switch is in the OFF position and keep
your hand and fingers away from the
switch while connecting the unit to the
power source or when carrying a unit
connected to the power source.
DNever run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower, always install a blower tube. Use
only recommended attachments. Do not
use with any opening blocked, Keep free
from dust, lint, hair and anything that may
reduce air flow.
DToavoid spreading fire, do not useblower
near leaf or brush fires, fireplaces, barbe-
cue pits, ashtrays, etc.
DNever place objects inside the blower
tubes; always direct the blowing debris
away from people, animals, glass, and
solid objects such as trees, automobiles,
walls,etc.Theforceofaircancause
rocks,dir t, or sticks to be thrown or to rico -
chet which can hurt people or animals,
break glass, or cause other damage.
DNever use for spreading chemicals,fertil-
izers, or any other substances which may
contain toxic materials.
VACUUMSAFETY (If applicable)
WARNING: Onlyuse t he Flex Vac
KitFV1910 wit h model 2540 and 2560 only.
DO NOT use with any other models.
DStop the motor and disconnect the power
sourcebefore openi ng the air inlet door or
attempting to insertor remove the vacu-
um tubes. The motor must be stopped
and the impeller blades no longer turning
to avoid serious injury from the rotating
blades.
DHard objects can be thrown through the
collection bag or the housing and be-
come dangerous missiles which can
causeser ious injury to operator or others.
DWhen using the vacuum attachment, the
unit is designed to pick up dry material
such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and
bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones,
gravel, metal, broken glass, etc., to avoid
severe damage to the impeller. Toavoid
the possibility of electricalshock, do not
attempt to vacuum water or other liquids.
DNever run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
vacuum, always install vacuum tubes
and collection bag assembly. Make sure
thecollection bag assemblyis completely
zippedwhen uni t is running to avoid flying
debris. Use only recommended attach-
ments.
DAvoid situations which could set the col-
lection bag on fire. Do not vacuum dis -
carded matches, cigars, cigarettes, or
ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush
piles, etc. To avoid spreading fire, do not
use blower near leaf or brush fires, fire -
places, barbecue pits, ashtrays, etc.
DAlways use collection bag shoulder strap
when vacuuming to avoid loss of control.
DCheck air intake openings, elbow tube,
and vacuum tubes frequently, always
with the unit stopped and the power
source disconnected. Keep vents and
tubes free of debris which can accumu-
late and restrict proper air flow. Do not
usewit h any opening blocked. Keep free
ofdust, l int, hair and anything that may re-
duce air flow.
STANDARDS
This product is listed by Underwriter’s Lab-
oratories, Inc., in accordance with ULStan -
dard 1017.
If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, use care and good judgement.
If you need assistance, contact your Autho-
rized Service Dealer or call
1-800-554-6723. Failure to follow al lSaf ety
Rules and Precautions can result in serious
injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Unplug the unit be-
foreopening the vacuum inlet cover orat-
tempting to insert or remove the inlet re-
strictor, blower tubes or vacuum tubes.
The motor must be stopped and the im-
peller blades no longer turning to avoid
serious injury from the rotating blades.
WARNING: If you receive your
unit assembled, check each step to in-
sure your unit is properly assembled and
all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety
information in the manual and on unit.
SA standard screwdriver is required for
assembly.