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.
Removal
1.Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube openings are straight up (Fig. 19).
2.Place one hand on the blower part of the tube and grip the patio head with the other.
3.Pull the patio head straight up.
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Fig. 21
EMPTYING THE VACUUM BAG
WARNING: Toavoidserious
personal injury, never unzip or remove the vacuum bag without first turning the unit off.
NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the vacuum.
. While pressing the latching tabs on both sides of the
vacuum bag tube, pull the vacuum bag down off the unit (Fig. 22).
2.Detach the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag hook.
WARNING: Wear eye protection and a dust mask
when emptying the vacuum bag.
Latching tabs
PRESS IN
PRESS IN
CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER
WARNING" [] Toavoidseriouspersonal injury, be
sure the unit is off and unplugged before clearing the impeller.
WARNING: Toavoidseriouspersonal injury,
always wear gloves to protect yourself from the impeller blades or other sharp objects.
1.Press the On/Off Stop control down in the OFF (O) position until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).
. 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.
. Reinstall the vacuum bag and blower/vacuum tube.
6.Reconnect the spark plug wire.
Fig. 22
. Unzip the bag and empty the contents into a garbage bag or container.
4.Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris.
5.Return the bag to outside in, zip the bag closed and reinstall vacuum bag.
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