ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Stop the unit and dis- connect from the power source before opening the inlet cover or attempting to in- sert or remove the inlet restrictor, blower tube, or vacuum tubes. The motor must be stopped and the impeller blades no longer turning to avoid serious injury from the rotating blades.
WARNING: If received assembled, ensure your unit is properly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
SA standard screwdriver is required for as- sembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a vacuum follow this section.
Attaching the blower tube
If you have already assembled your unit for use as a vacuum, refer to the section
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE.
To attach blower tube:
1.Align the grooves on the blower tube with the grooves on the blower outlet.
2.Push the blower tube onto the blower outlet until it snaps into place (tube is secured by red tube release button).
3.To remove the blower tube, press the tube release button while pulling on tube.
Tube Release Button
Blower Tube
Blower outlet
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using your unit as a blower are explained in the previous section.
If you have already assembled your unit for use as a blower, remove the blower tube.
Remove the inlet restrictor
An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower. This restrictor is not used during vacuum use and must be removed during assembly for vacuum use.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re- strictor for using your unit as a blower.
1.Ensure unit is stopped and extension cord is unplugged.
2.Open the inlet cover by inserting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the blower unit. Gently tilt handle
of screwdriver toward the front of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand.
Bottom view | Latch Area |
of unit |
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Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed) |
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Impeller | Latch Area |
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Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened)
3.Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock- wise and remove it from the unit. Do not close the inlet door. You will next attach the vacuum tubes.
Vacuum
Inlet Cover
Inlet
Restrictor
Attaching the vacuum tubes
There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper tube and a lower tube. The upper tube has a vacuum assist handle attached to one end and is cut straight on both ends. The upper tube attaches to the blower unit. The lower tube has an angled end that you point toward the ground during vacuum use. The lower tube attaches to the upper tube.
1.Ensure unit is stopped and exten- sion cord is unplugged.
2.While holding inlet cover open, place the hooks of the vacuum assist handle on the retaining posts of the unit.
3.Raise the tube until it is secured to the blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.
Upper Vacuum Tube Vacuum Assist Handle
Hook
Retaining Post
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