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3. To remove the blower tube, press the
tube release button while pulling on
tube.
Blower Tube
Tube Release Button
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 vacu-
um use.
NOTE:
Be sure to keep the inlet re-
strictor for using your unit as a blower.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and the mains
electricity supply is disconnected.
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.
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
attach the vacuum tubes.
Inlet
Restrictor
Vacuum
Inlet Cover
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 the mains
electricity supply is disconnected.
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 orange inlet cover
latch.
Retaining Post
Vacuum Assist Handle
Upper Vacuum Tube
Hook
4. To attach the lower vacuum tube to
the upper vacuum tube, first align the
arrows on the two tubes. Then, press
the two tubes together until the lower
tube is securely seated in the upper
tube (about 7,6 cm). When vacuum
tubes are fitted together, locate the
label on the lower portion of the up-
per tube. Permanently assemble the
two tubes together with the supplied
screw.
Align arrows on upper
and lower tubes
Upper
Tube
Lower
Tube
Screw
Collection Bag Assembly
1. Open the zipper on the collection
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.
NOTE:
Make sure edge of the small
opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube and the hole for the
tube release button is on top.
