2. Pushtheblowertubeontothe
bloweroutletuntilitsnapsinto
place(tubeissecuredbyredtube
releasebutton).
3. Toremovetheblowertube,pressthe
tubereleasebuttonwhilepullingon
tube.
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VACUUM ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using
your unit as a blower are explained in
the previous section.
If you have already assembled your unit
for use as a blower, remove the blower
tube.
Remove the inlet reetrietor
An inlet restrictor is used when using
your unit as a blower. This restrictor is
not used during vacuum use and must
be removed during assembly for vacu-
um use.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re-
strictor for using your unit as a blower.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and extension
cord is unplugged.
2. Open the inlet cover by inserting
the tip of a screwdriver into the
latch area on the blower unit. Gent-
ly tilt handle of screwdriver toward
the front of the unit to release the
latch while pulling up on the vacu-
um inlet cover with your other hand.
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of unit
Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)
Latch Area
Vacuum' nlet 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.
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Restdctor
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 both
ends. The upper tube attaches to the
blower unit. The lower tube has an
angled end that you point toward the
ground during vacuum use. The lower
tube attaches to the upper tube.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and exten-
sion cord is unplugged.
2. While holding inlet cover open, place
the hooks of the vacuum assist han-
dle on the retaining posts of the unit.
3. Raise the tube until it is secured to
the blower unit by the red inlet cover
latch.
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4. To attach the lower vacuum tube to
the upper vacuum tube, first align
the arrows on the two tubes. Then,
press the two tubes together until
the lower tube is securely seated in
the upper tube (about 3 inches).
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COLLECTION BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the collection
bag and insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow
tube through the small opening in
the bag.
NOTE: Make sure edge of the small
opening is flush against the flared area
of the elbow tube and the hole for the
tube release button is on top.
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