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KNOW YOUR BLOWER/VACUUM
See Figures 1a - 1b.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLES
The blower tube can be assembled and installed on the
blower without using any tools.
CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature allows the user to operate the
blower without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the engine,
simply push the cruise control lever forward.
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.
MOTOR
The blower has a powerful 5.4cc engine with sufficient
power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.
Fig. 1b
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hAnDle
upper bloWer
Tube
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Door
cruiSe
conTrol
ThroTTle TriGGer
Door
TAb
hiGh VelociTY noZZle WiTh
WeT leAF ScrAper
SWeeper noZZle
FEATURES
MULCHER
The blower is equipped with a steel mulching blade that
efficiently reduces leaves at a 1:1 ratio.
SIMPLE START™
The Simple Start allows for easier and quicker starting.
SWEEPER NOZZLE
The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered
during blower operation.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
VACUUM/MULCHER
Converting the blower to a vacuum/mulcher can be done
without using any tools.
VACUUM BAG
The vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily by using the
vacuum bag adaptor.
VACUUM HANDLE
This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties
comfortably.
VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower without
using any tools.
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