Blower Instruction Manual

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BLOWER TU BE
The
BLOWER TUBE is designed to direct
the flow of air.
INLET RESTRICTOR
The
INLET R ESTRICTOR improves the
blower function.
TUBE RELEASE BUTTO N
The
TUBE RELEASE BUTTON secur es th e
blo w er t u be or elbow tube to the bl ow e r
unit during operation. Also, pressing the
tube release button all ows removal of the
blower tube or elbow tube.
WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the
unit.
WARNING: Do not use the unit
wit hout the tubes or collecti on bag proper-
ly attached to avoid fl yi ng debris and/or
impell er contact which can cause serious
injur y. Alw ays wear eye pro tect ion to pre-
vent rocks or debr i s from being blown or
ri cocheting int o the eyes and face which
can result in blindness or ser ious injury.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT
Slide the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
STARTING YOUR UNIT
Your unit ha s two run positions,
LOW
and HIGH. Slide the s witch to one of
these positions to turn on the unit.
OPERATING POSITION
Blower
Eye Protection
Vacuum
Eye Protection
USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc., that c an ricochet, b e thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweepi ng debri s or grass clippings
from drivew ays, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowi ng grass clippings, straw, or
leaves into piles, or removing debris
from corners, around joints, or
betw ee n bricks.
Dir ect air flow by directing the blower tube
down or to one side. Alwa ys work away
from solid object s such as wal ks, lar ge
stones, vehi cles, and fences.
Cl ea n corner s by st art ing in cor ners and
moving outward. This wil l help prevent an
accumulation of debris which could fly into
your face. Be careful when worki ng near
plants. The force of the air could damage
tender plants.
USING YOUR UN IT AS A VACUUM
WARNING: Do not v acu um
stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc., to avoid severe damage to the im-
peller. To avoid the possibility of electri-
cal shock, do not attempt to vacuum wa-
ter or other liquids.
D Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up
dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
D For best results during vacuum use,
operate your unit at high speed.
D Move slowly back and forth over the
material as you vacuum. Avoid
forcing the unit into a pile of de bris
as this can clog the unit.
D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch
above the ground for best results.
WARNING: If the unit becomes
clogged, stop the unit and unplug theex-
tension cord. Wait until the impeller has
completely stopped turning, then re-
move the vacuum tubes. Carefully
reach into the vacuum opening and
clear out the clogged debris.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maintenanc e.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The war r anty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subject ed to opera-
tor abuse or negli gen ce. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Various adjustment s will need to be made
peri odicall y to properly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Inlet Cover
S Blower Tube
S Vacuum Tubes
S Collection Bag