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Fig. 14
VACUUM OPERATION
See Figure 14.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes, vacuum
bag, and vacuum handle installed. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
 Install the vacuum tubes, vacuum handle, and bag. Refer
to the ASSembly section earlier in this manual.

Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual.
 Place the vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder.
Hold the upper handle in your left hand and the vacuum
handle in your right hand.

Move the blower/vacuum from side to side along outer
edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the
vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
 Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum
tube.

Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a
hillside.
 To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up
rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects.

If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the
obstruction.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE

Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the debris from the
blower fan housing. Remove the bag and clear the tube.
A small rod or stick may be required to clear the entire
tube length. Ensure that all debris has been cleared before
reassembling the vacuum tubes.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the blower/vacuum serviced by an
authorized service dealer.
proper operATinG poSiTion