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8

USING YOUR UNIT

KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC BLOWER

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

UNIT.

Compare the illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of

the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Variable Speed Control

Air Vents

ON/OFF Switch

Inlet Cover

Latch

Rear

Handle

Upper Vacuum Tube

Lower Vacuum Tube

Collection Bag

Blower Tube

Cord

Retainer

Inlet Restrictor

Vacuum Assist Handle

Tube Release Button

Elbow

Tube

Upper Vacuum Tube

Retaining Post

ON/OFF SWITCH

The

ON/OFF SWITCH

is used to activate

the motor.

INLET COVER LATCH

The

INLET COVER LATCH

is used to open

and close the inlet cover and to secure

the upper vacuum tube to the blower

unit.

BLOWER TUBE

The

BLOWER TUBE

is designed to direct

the flow of air.

INLET RESTRICTOR

The

INLET RESTRICTOR

improves the

blower function.

TUBE RELEASE BUTTON

The

TUBE RELEASE BUTTON

secures the

blower tube or elbow tube to the blower

unit during operation. Also, pressing the

tube release button allows removal of the

blower tube or elbow tube.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

The

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

is de-

signed to allow an increase or decrease

in motor speed as necessary during

blower use only. To avoid causing dam-

age to the unit,

DO NOT

attempt to use

the variable speed control during vacu-

um use.

WARNING:

You

MUST

make sure

the tubes are secure before using the unit.

WARNING:

Do not use the unit

without the tubes or collection bag proper-

ly attached to avoid flying debris and/or

impeller contact which can cause serious

injury. Always wear eye protection to pre-

vent rocks or debris from being blown or

ricocheting into the eyes and face which

can result in blindness or serious injury.

STOPPING YOUR UNIT

To stop your unit, slide the

ON/OFF

switch

to the

OFF

position.

SWITCH POSITIONS

OFF

VARIABLE

SPEED

HIGH

SPEED

STARTING YOUR UNIT

Your unit has two run positions,

HIGH

(high speed) and

VAR

(variable speed).

Slide the switch to one of these

positions to turn on the unit.

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Page 1: ...ssements et toutes les instructions de s curit Tout d faut de le faire pourrait entra ner des blessures graves Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d Instructions ENGLISH ESPA OL FRAN AIS...

Page 2: ...the body away from openings and moving parts Hair jewelry loose clothing or clothing with loosely hanging straps ties tas sels etc can be caught in moving parts ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING Avoid a dang...

Page 3: ...ceptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety S Stop the motor immediately if you are ap proached DOUBLE INSULATION CONSTRUCTION This unit is doub...

Page 4: ...spreading chemicals fer tilizers or any other substances which may contain toxic materials VACUUM SAFETY S Stop the motor and disconnect the pow er source before opening the air inlet door or attempti...

Page 5: ...attempt to use the vari able speed control during vacuum use Remove the inlet restrictor An inlet restrictor is used when using your unit as a blower This restrictor is not used during vacuum use and...

Page 6: ...THE COLLECTION BAG 1 Carefully loop the shoulder strap through the buckle as shown in the il lustration below First In Last In 2 Position the unit on your right hand side blower outlet and bag pointi...

Page 7: ...from the power source to the unit Otherwise loss of power and overheating can oc cur causing damage to unit Refer to table for minimum wire gauge recom mendations The cord must be marked with the pro...

Page 8: ...EASE BUTTON secures the blower tube or elbow tube to the blower unit during operation Also pressing the tube release button allows removal of the blower tube or elbow tube VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL The V...

Page 9: ...WARNING Do not vacuum stones gravel metal broken glass etc to avoid severe damage to the im peller To avoid the possibility of electri cal shock do not attempt to vacuum wa ter or other liquids Use yo...

Page 10: ...cover open remove the vacuum tubes The inlet cover must be held open through all remaining steps 2 Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out the air intake area Clear all debris from impel...

Page 11: ...mited warranty period return it com plete prepaid with proof of purchase to the dealer from whom it was purchased for repair or replacement at the option of WEED EATER This warranty is not transferabl...

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