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Page 1: ...nance Fran ais FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY C _ _US WARNING Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product For answers to your questions about this product call 7am 7pm Mon Sat or 10am 7pm Sun 1 800 235 5878 Hours listed are Central Time Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario M5B 2B8 530086292 3 31 04 ...

Page 2: ...2B8 IMPORTANT WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING When using electric gardening appliances basic safety precautions should al ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and serious injury The warnings and safety instructions in this manual must be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury and to provide reasonable safety and efficien cy in using this unit T...

Page 3: ...asp the plug not the cord Tie cord to cord retainer and connect to recessed plug as shown in this manual to prevent damage to unit and or extension cord and to reduce the possibility of the extension cord disconnecting from the unit during operation Do not use the unit if the switch does not turn the unit on and off properly Have the unit repaired by your Sears Service Centre Keep the extension co...

Page 4: ...it Never place any object in the air in take opening as this could restrict proper air flow and cause damage to the unit Never douse the unit with water or other liquids or squirt with a water hose Clean the unit using a damp cloth Wipe off with a clean dry cloth See MAINTENANCE Check air intake openings and tubes frequently always with the unit stopped and power source discon nected Keep vents an...

Page 5: ...s and tubes free ofdebris which can accu mulate and restrict proper airflow Do not use with any opening blocked Keep free ofdust lint hair and any thing that may reduce airflow STANDARDS This product islisted byUnderwriters Laboratories Inc inaccordance with ULStandard 1017 Ifsituations occur which are not covered inthis manual use care and good judg ment Ifyou need assistance contact your Sears S...

Page 6: ...ed Impeller Latch Area Vacuum Inlet Cover opened 3 Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock wise and remove it from the unit Do not close the inlet door You will next attach the vacuum tubes 4 Vacuum Inlet Cover n et Restrict_r _ _J i Attaching the vacuum tubes There are 2 vacuum tubes an upper tube and a lower tube The upper tube has a vacuum assist handle attached to one end and is cut straight on...

Page 7: ...g on your shoulder without kinks The strap is not intended to support the weight of the unit Shoulder strap on left shoulder No kinks in allows free HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE 1 Stop unit and unplug the extension cord 2 Remove the vacuum tubes by in serting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area on the vacuum assist handle Gently tilt handle of screw driver toward the ...

Page 8: ... mul tiple cords Ingood condition Cord insulation must beintact with nocracks or deterioration Plug connectors must be undamaged DO NOT use multiple cords MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS VOLTS 25 FT 50 FT 100 FT 120 16 16 14 A W G A W G A W G American Wire Gauge Secure the extension cord to the unit by threading the cord through the cord re tainer see illustration Insert the cord receptacle int...

Page 9: ...een bricks INLET RESTRICTOR The INLET RESTRICTOR improves the blower function TUBE RELEASE BUTTON The TUBE RELEASE BU i i ONsecures 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 Direct air flow by directing the blower tube down or to one side Always work away from solid objects such as walks l...

Page 10: ...ice Centre for re placement of damaged or worn parts ON OFF Switch Ensure switch func tions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position Make sure motor stops then restart motor and continue Inlet Cover Discontinue use of unit if inlet cover fails to latch properly or if it is damaged in any way the collection bag to avoid deteriora tion and obstruction of air flow Remove the collection bag f...

Page 11: ...t the blower and all tubes Close and make sure the cover is latched Clean air vents and air inlet of debris Store your unit and extension cord in a well ventilated area and covered if possible to prevent dust and dirt accu mulation Do not cover with plastic Plastic cannot breathe and may cause condensation and eventual rust or cor rosion Check entire unit for loose screws Re place any damaged worn...

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