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objects such as trees, automobiles and walls.
WHILE OPERATING AS A VACUUM/MULCHER
• Avoid situations that could catch the bag on fire. Do not operate near an open
flame. Do not mulch warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.
Do not mulch discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely
cool.
• The unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs,
and bits of paper. Do not attempt to mulch wet debris and/or standing water,
because this may result in damage.
To avoid severe damage to the impeller,
do not mulch metal, rocks or broken glass.
• Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed; flying debris could cause
serious injury. Always close vacuum bag completely before operating.
• Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop the engine before open-
ing the vacuum door or installing/changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other
object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufac-
turer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.
• Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct oth-
ers who may use this power tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them
these instructions also.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your tool will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. See
Fig.1 for table showing correct size to use depending on the cord length and the
nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number, the heavier the cord. Always use U.L. or CSA listed extension cords.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power
supply that is
120 volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz.
Do not oper-
ate this product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of
power and the motor will overheat. If your product does not operate when plugged into
an outlet, double-check the power supply.
GFCI
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the product. Receptacles are available having built-
in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.
HOW TO OPERATE
FIGURE 8
STARTING AND STOPPING
Refer to the Electrical Information page for the installation and connection of the
power cord.
Warning!
To avoid serious personal injury, always wear safety glasses. Wear a facial
mask in dusty locations and wear appropriate clothing such as boots, gloves, long
pants and long-sleeved shirt.
In either blower mode or vacuum/mulcher mode, move the On/Off switch (A) Fig.6
to the On position to turn blower on. Move the On/Off switch to the Off position to
turn blower off.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
This blower/vacuum/mulcher comes with a variable speed dial (A) Fig.7 which con-
trols the amount of air flow during use (blower or vacuum/mulcher mode). Fig.7
shows which direction to turn the variable speed dial to increase or decrease the
air flow when in blower mode. In vacuum/mulcher mode, it is the opposite.
HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM/MULCHER
In Blower Mode-
Hold the blower tube approximately 7” above the ground and turn
the switch to the On position to start. In a sweeping motion, move the blower side-
to-side, advancing slowing keeping the leaves, grass etc. in front of you. Once all
debris is in a pile, you can now convert your blower to vacuum/mulcher mode to
collect the debris for disposal.
In Vacuum/Mulcher Mode-
Tilt the vacuum/
mulcher tube slightly and use a sweeping mo-
tion, move the vacuum/mulcher tube side-to-side
and turn the switch to the On position to start.
Small debris will flow into and through the vac-
cum tube into the collection bag. Larger debris
such as leaves and small twigs will be mulched
as they pass through the impeller housing.
Once the collection bag gets full
, the suction
power will decrease, to avoid this, turn off vac-
uum/mulcher and unplug the extension cord.
Unzip the collection bag and empty its contents
before continuing to operate.
CAUTION:
NEVER UNZIP THE COLLECTION BAG
WITHOUT FIRST TURNING OFF AND UNPLUGGING
THE VACUUM/MULCHER.
NOTE: If the suction decreases and the bag is
not full, the vacuum collection tube is probably
clogged with debris. Turn off and unplug the
vacuum/mulcher and clear the collection tube
before continuing.
Figure 6
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