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KNOW YOUR BLOWER / VACUUM
See Figures 1a - 1b.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all ope
rating features and safety rules.
MOTOR
The blower has a powerful 25.4cc engine with sufficient
power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
CRUISE CONTROL / THROTTLE LOCK
The
Cruise Control
(throttle lock) feature allows the user
to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger.
To slow the engine, simply push the Cruise Control lever
forward.
BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE
The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the
blower using no tools.
SWEEPER NOZZLE
The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered
during blower operation.
Fig. 1b
UPPER HANDLE
UPPER BLOWER TUBE
INLET COVER
DOOR
CRUISE CONTROL
(THROTTLE LOCK)
THROTTLE TRIGGER
DOOR TAB
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE WITH
WET LEAF SCRAPER
SWEEPER NOZZLE
FEATURES
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE WITH WET LEAF
SCRAPER
The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves. It
allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating
the blower.
VACUUM
Converting the blower to a vacuum / mulcher can be done
without using tools.
VACUUM HANDLE
This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties safely
and comfortably.
VACUUM BAG
The vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily by using the
vacuum bag adaptor.
VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower without
using any tools.
MULCHER
The blower is equipped with a steel mulching blade that
efficiently reduces leaves at a 12:1 ratio.
ENGINE SWITCH