Blower Instruction Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Stop t he unit and dis-
connect from the power source before
opening the inlet cover or attempt i ng to in-
sert or remove the inlet restrictor , blower
tube, or vacuum tubes. The motor must
be stopped and the impell er blades no
long er turning to avoid seri ous injury from
the r otat i ng bl ades.
WARNING: If received assembl ed ,
ensur e your unit is proper ly assemble d
and all f astener s ar e secure.
S A standar d screwdr i ver is requi r ed for
assembl y.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructi o ns for using
your unit as a vacuum foll ow t hi s section.
Attaching the blower tube
If you h ave already assembled your unit
for use as a vac uum, refer to the section
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VAC-
UUM 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 s naps into place (tube is
secured by red tube release button).
3. To remove the bl ower tube, press the
tube release button while pulling on
tube.
Blower Tube
Blower outlet
Tube Release Button
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using
your unit as ablower are explained in the
previous section.
If you have alr ea dy assembled your unit
for use as a bl ower, remove the blower
tube.
CAUTION : To avoid causing damage to
the unit,
DO NOT attempt to use the vari-
able speed control during vacuum use.
Remove the inlet restrictor
An inlet restrictor is used when using your
unit as a blower. This restr ict or 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. Ensur e unit is st opped and extension
cord is unplugged.
2. Open the inlet cover by inserting the
tip of a screwdriverinto 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.
Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)
Latch Area
Bottom view
of unit
Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened)
Latch Area
Impeller
3. Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock-
wise and remove it from the unit. Do
not close the inlet door. You will next
att ach the vacuum tubes.
Inlet
Restrictor
Vacuum
Inlet Cover
Attaching the vacuum tubes
There are 2 vacu um tubes, a n 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 yo u point toward the ground during
vacuum us e. The lower tube attaches to
the upper tube.
1. Ensure u nit is stopped and exten-
sion cord is unplugged.
2. While holding inlet cover open, place
th e hooks of the vacuum assist handle
on t h e ret aining posts of the unit.
3. Raise the tube until it is secured to the
blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.