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REV 14k

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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

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Page 1: ...e reference When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Diagrams within this man...

Page 2: ...P ELECTRIC BLOWER MULCHER Motor 120V AC only 60Hz 12 0 Amps Air velocity Two Speeds 210 150 MPH Air volume 360 CfM Mulch ratio 12 1 Collection bag capacity 1 2 Bushel Unit Weight 9 26 Ib CONTENTS 218549 Specifications 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Know your Blower 11 Assembly 12 Operation 15 Maintenance 18 Troubleshooting 19 Parts List and Exploded View 20 Warranty 23 12 AMP ELECTRIC BLOWER MU...

Page 3: ...p all bystanders children and pets at least 50 ft away Always wear safety glasses with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They are NOT safety glasses following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury Use face mask if operation is dusty Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 when operating this product Use ext...

Page 4: ...Remove all objects such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine Do not pull or carry by cord do not use cord as a handle close a door on a cord or do not pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not han...

Page 5: ...rd around sharp edges or corners Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose to rain do not use on wet surfaces Store indoors If the power supply cord is damaged it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk Save these instructions Refe...

Page 6: ...icles 1 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated...

Page 7: ...nal speed at no load min Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Wear eye protection when operating this equipment Safety Alert Precautions that involve your sa...

Page 8: ...r service for assistance W A R N I N G The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side...

Page 9: ...If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before use Keep extension cords away from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for tools This ci...

Page 10: ...E INSULATED APPLIANCES Replacement Parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Polarized Appliance Connections To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will require the use of a polarized exten sion cord The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the...

Page 11: ...ct familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules See Fig 2 BLOWER TUBE The blower tube can be easily installed on the blower without any additional tools CORD RETAINER A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord connection secure during blower operation MULCHER TUBES The mulcher tubes can be added without any additional tools to provide mulching and vacuum ing func...

Page 12: ... are included Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 909 6757 for assistance PACKING LIST Electric blower Blower tube Mulcher tubes Bag Operator s Manual W A R N I N G If any parts are...

Page 13: ... bag adaptor with the lock button To re move the bag simply press lock button and remove bag see Fig 5 W A R N I N G To prevent serious personal injury make sure the switch is in the OFF position it is unplugged and the impellers have stopped before attaching or removing tubes NOTE It may be necessary to remove the blower tube or mulcher tubes to clear a blocked tube or impeller See Fig 3 Fig 2 Fi...

Page 14: ...the slots on the tube 2 Insert the concentrator nozzle onto the regular nozzle to lock Concentrator nozzle is used to beds under decks etc INSTALLING BAG WITH SHOULDER HARNESS See Fig 5 lengthen pull the strap to shorten Fig 4 Fig 5 SLOT BLOWER TUBE CONCENTRATOR NOZZLE NOTCHED AREA AIR OUTLET Note Unit will not run unless Gate and Blower Tube latched GATE Note Unit will not run unless Bag latched ...

Page 15: ...230 MPH 370Kph Once the unit is plugged in stand in the operating position Slide the power speed switch to LOW or HIGH to start the unit To stop the unit slide the switch to Off HOLDING THE BLOWER MULCHER Before operating the unit stand in the operating position Check for the following Operator is wearing proper clothing such as boots safety glasses or goggles ear hearing pro tection gloves long p...

Page 16: ... only at reasonable hours not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed Comply with times listed in local ordinances Usual recommendations are 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Monday through Saturday To reduce noise levels limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time To reduce noise levels operate power blowers at the lowest possible speed to do the job Use rakes and b...

Page 17: ...longer bag life and increased performance empty the bag often CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE IMPELLER W A R N I N G To avoid serious personal injury be sure the unit is OFF and unplugged before clearing the impeller W A R N I N G To avoid serious personal injury always wear gloves to protect yourself from the impeller blades or other sharp objects 1 Slide the Power Speed switch down to the OFF position u...

Page 18: ...t Do not use strong detergents household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and solvents such as kerosene as they can damage plastic housings or handles Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth CLEANING THE BAG 1 Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow which will reduce the performance of the mulcher 2 Wearing eye protection and a dus...

Page 19: ...ective power switch 4 Vac tubes are not correctly installed 5 Intake gate cover is not closed 6 Blower tube or bag assembly not correctly installed 1 Check cord to make sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet 2 Slide switch to high or low 3 Call techincal support 1 888 866 5797 4 Check vac tubes to ensure that they are allowing the switch to be engaged when correctly installed 5 Ensure that g...

Page 20: ...Page 20 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62337 22 PARTS LIST ...

Page 21: ...Page 21 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62337 Page 21 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62337 21 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 22: ...Page 22 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 62337 23 NOTES ...

Page 23: ...rectly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclus...

Page 24: ...3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797 ...

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