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Assembly
Note: Refer to Figures section at the back of the manual.
Note: Always turn off unit and unplug from electrical outlet
before adding or switching attachments.
Blower
1. Slide tube onto blower outlet until tabs on tube snap into latch
(Fig. 2).
Note: Inlet cover must be securely locked into position,
activating interlock switch, before blower will operate. Pointer
on cover will be aligned with pointer on housing when cover is
correctly locked in position (Fig. 3).
Note: Blower is shipped with inlet cover installed.
Note: Blower tube must be attached to housing when operating in
the blower mode.
Vacuum
(Model 51541 Vacuum Bag Kit optional for Model 51539.)
1. Grasp inlet cover and rotate it counterclockwise to remove
(Fig. 4).
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Motor impeller rotates for a few seconds after blower
is turned off.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Rotating impeller can cut or injure fingers.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Never remove inlet cover when motor is operating or
when unit is plugged in.
2. Assemble vacuum tubes by pressing tubes together (Fig. 5).
Line up arrows on outside of tubes to ensure correct assembly.
3. Hold vacuum tubes vertically and place blower inlet over top
of tube (Fig. 6). Tubes will only fit one way in blower inlet.
4. Rotate unit clockwise until pointer on vacuum tube aligns with
pointer on housing (Fig. 7, 8 & 9).
Note: Vacuum tube and housing pointers must be aligned at locked
position before blower will operate.
5. Slide bag collar into bag opening until bag collar flange is past
the Velcro
strap (Fig. 10). Line up bag seam with tab on
collar. Tighten Velcro strap to secure bag to collar (Fig. 10).
Close bag zipper. Bag should appear as shown in Figure 11
when correctly assembled.
Note: Attaching the bag to the collar is a onetime assembly.
6. Slide bag collar onto blower housing outlet until tabs on bag
collar snap into latch (Fig. 12).
Before Starting
Securing Extension Cord
Use only a UL listed (CSA certified in Canada) extension cord
recommended for outdoor use. Refer to Extension Cord Chart on
page 1.
1. Secure extension cord in cord lock (Fig. 14 & 15).
2. Make sure the extension cord is fully seated on inlet plug.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
The extension cord may not be fully seated on inlet
plug.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
A loosely connected extension cord could lead to
overheating and cause a fire.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Make sure the extension cord is fully seated on inlet
plug and ALWAYS USE THE CORD LOCK
FEATURE to ensure that cord remains secured during
operation (Fig. 14 & 15).
Note: Do not unplug extension cord by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Operation
This appliance is intended for household use only.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
•
Debris can be thrown by unit in operator’s or
bystander’s direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
•
Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
•
Never blow hard objects such as nails, bolts and rocks.
•
Always wear safety goggles or other suitable eye
protection, long pants and shoes while operating unit.
•
Never operate unit near bystanders or pets.
•
Use extra care when cleaning debris from stairs or
tight areas.
Starting/Stopping (Fig. 16)
1. To turn unit on, move switch to the ‘|’ position.
2. To turn unit off, move switch to the ‘O’ position. An arrow and
the word “OFF” on the top of the switch indicate which
direction to move the switch.
