Weed Eater 545117523 Adjusting The Shoulder Strap On The Collection Bag, Select An Extension Cord

Align arrows on tube and unit

4.To attach the lower vacuum tube to the upper vacuum tube, first align the ar- rows on the two tubes. Then, press the two tubes together until the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube (about 3 inches).

Upper Tube

Lower Tube

ATTACH THE COLLECTION BAG Slide the opening of the collection bag over the blower outlet. Pull the velcro strap tightly through the buckle and se- cure to the velcro tabs.

NOTE: Make sure the velcro strap is lo- cated on the blower outlet as shown be- low. Also, make sure the zipper on the bag is completely closed.

Velcro Strap

Collection
Bag	Blower Outlet

ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER STRAP ON THE COLLECTION BAG

1.Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the il- lustration below.

Last In

First In

2.Position the unit on your right-hand side, blower outlet and bag pointing toward the rear. Hold the unit in an up- right position with the lower vacuum tube on the ground to support it.

3.Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your left shoulder.

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4. Adjust the strap to allow a free flow of air from the blower. If the collection bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.

NOTE: The strap is designed to position the collection bag on your shoulder without kinks. The strap is not intended to support the weight of the unit.

Shoulder strap on left shoulder

No kinks in bag allows free air flow

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE

1.Stop unit and unplug the extension cord.

2.Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag.

3.Install the inlet restrictor that was re- moved when assembling for vacuum

use.

NOTE: If you are unable to locate the inlet restrictor, the unit will still operate. This re- strictor improves the blower function.

4.Close the inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed.

5.Re-install the blower tubes. Refer to the section ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE for instructions on how to attach these items.

SELECT AN EXTENSION CORD

Use only a 120 A.C. voltage supply as shown on the nameplate of the unit.

The extension cord used to reach the pow- er source must be:

D Specifically marked as suitable for out- door use. The cord must be marked with the suffix “W-A” (in Canada “W”).

D Heavy enough to carry full current from the power source to the unit. Otherwise, loss of power and overheating can occur causing damage to unit. Refer to table for minimum wire gauge recommendations. The cord must be marked with the proper wire gauge. (Appropriate extension cords are available.) Do not use multiple cords.

D In good condition. Cord insulation must be intact with no cracks or deterioration. Plug connectors must be undamaged. DO NOT use multiple cords.