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OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
Use the blower/vacuum/mulcher only in daylight or good artificial
light. To avoid serious personal injury, wear ear defenders, goggles or safety
glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in
dusty locations. To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make
sure the blower tube or the mulcher tubes and the bag are in place before
operating the unit.
• When using the blower vac, plant your feet firmly on the ground and place
one hand on the unit handle and the other hand on the auxiliary handle.
• Wear personal protective equipment during your work session. This includes
boots, safety glasses/goggles, ear defenders, long pants and a long-sleeve shirt.
• When using the unit as mulcher, make sure the bag is properly installed and
zipped closed.
• Make sure the blower tube nozzle is not directed at anybody or any loose
debris before starting the unit.
• Verify that the unit is in good working condition. Make sure the tubes an
guards are in place and secure.
• Ensure that the vacuum/mulch inlet cover is completely closed and locked.
• Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with soundlevel(s), hearing pro
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tection is required.
• Use the shoulder strap when using the unit as a mulcher.
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours - not early in the morn
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ing or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed
in local ordinances.Usual recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday
through Saturday.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of power equipment used
at any one time and operate power blowers at the lowest possible speed setting
necessary to do the job.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces.
• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and
garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills,
porches and gardens.
• Blow debris into a safe, open area away from children, pets, open windows or
freshly washed cars.
• Clean up after using leaf blowers and other lawn, equipment. Dispose of de
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bris appropriately.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, wear ear defenders, goggles or safety glasses
at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty
locations.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, make sure the blower
tube or the mulcher tubes and the bag are in place before operating the unit.
AIR VENTS
Never cover air vents. Keep them free from obstructions and debris. They must
always remain clear for proper motor cooling.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not wear loose fitting clothing or articles
BLOWER MODE
Hold the blower firmly with one hand on the main handle and the other hand
on the auxiliary handle. Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches
above the ground or floor (
Fig. 16
). Slowly advance the unit, keeping the accu
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mulated pile of debris in front of you. Most dry blowing operations are better
suited to low speeds rather than high speeds. High speed blowing is best for
moving heavier items like large debris or gravel.
VACUUM/MULCHER MODE
Once you have blown the debris/leaves into a pile, you can convert to vacuum
mode to collect the debris. With a firm hold on the vac, and use a sweeping ac
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tion to collect light debris. The debris will flow into the bag. Items such as small
leaves and twigs will be mulched as they pass through the fan housing. For
longer bag life and increased performance, empty the bag frequently (
Fig. 17
).
As the bag fills, suction power will decrease. When this happens, turn the pow
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er switch to the OFF (0) position and unplug the unit from the power supply.
Remove the bag and empty the debris. To remove the bag, press the tube
release button (
Fig. 11
). To empty, hold the plastic handle and grab the nylon
handle on the underside of the bag. Turn the bag upside down and shake out
any debris and leaves.
WARNING:
Never remove the collection bag without first turning the power
switch to the OFF (0) position and unplugging the unit from the main power
source.
WARNING:
Do not use in vacuum/mulcher mode without the vacuum tubes
and collection bag in place.
CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE/IMPELLER
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is OFF and un
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plugged before clearing the impeller.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves to protect
yourself from the impeller blades or other sharp objects.
During the vacuuming process, certain objects such as cloth, rope or large di
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ameter 9icks may ob±ruct the fan and block the motor. A thermal protection
device, which is built into the blοwer vac, will cut off the electricity to the
motor to prevent damage from overheating. In the event an obffuction occurs
and pmver is curtailed:
1. Slide the ON/OFF switch down to the OFF (0) position until the unit comes
to a complete stop.
2. Unplug the unit.
3. Remove the blower tube or vacuum/mulcher tubes
and the bag.
4. Using protective gloves, carefully remcwe the material blocking the tube
or impeller. Inspect the blades to ensure no damage has occurred. Rotate the
impeller blades by hand to ensure the blockage is completely cleared.
S. Reinstall the blower tube or vacuum/mulcher tubes and the bag.
6. Wait 3 minutes for the motor to cool.
7. Plug the unit back into the power supply and tum the ON/OFF switch to ON
(1). The blower vac will resume normal function.
