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Removal of Lid
To remove the lid place a finger under the lid tab in front of the unit ONLY - NOT at the back where the
handle is. Pull tab out and up slightly to disengage tab from the canister and to clear the black ring on
the filter bag. Grab lid by the elbow and pivot back towards the handle and lift up.
Fitting of Lid
The lid can be fitted so that the elbow (where the hose engages) is on the left or right sides. This
enables the vac hose to be used by left or right hand operators. Remember to position the lid for the
right or left before fitting the vacuum to your back.
To fit the lid, make sure the filter bag is located inside the canister so that the black ring on top of the
filter bag is flushed with the top of the canister. Then locate the lid over the filter bag ring so that the
tabs on the lid are in line with the inserts on the canister. Push lid firmly down so that tabs lock into
position.
Fitting Unit to Operators Back
The unit comes with straps fastened for ease of packing. There are two distinct types of support
pads.
Waist Back Pad Adjustments
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To unfasten hip belt buckle squeeze both “push-ins” with finger and thumb at the same time. To
fasten simply slide pronged end into receiving end of buckle.
·
To adjust hip belt straps pull on the free strap (on the pronged side). To loosen hip belt, unfasten
buckle and slightly angle pronged part of buckle towards the vac and pull on the fixed end of the
strap.
Shoulder Strap Adjustment
·
To loosen simply tilt up strap lock and allow straps to slide. To tighten pull down on the bottom
straps.
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Preferably lift the vac onto a table or countertop for ease of fitting.
·
Loosen the shoulder straps (do not detach) slide arms under straps so that padding is over
shoulders,
make sure straps do not twist
. Take up any slack on shoulder straps so that padding
is over the shoulders.
·
Sit the vac on your back so that the waist back pad is on top of the hips into the lower back.
This
is important as the unit is ergonomically correct when the weight is distributed over the
hips and not solely on the shoulders.
·
Tighten hip belt so that the unit is snug in the lower back on top of the hips.
·
Now pull on the lower shoulder straps to make a final adjustment to shoulder pads to suit your
comfort.
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With the unit fitted comfortably, plug in electric cord into safe socket. To switch on, reach back
with your left hand to the lower side of the unit to engage the switch and turn on.
Remember to
bend at the knees when plugging in the cable or when bending to pick something up.
