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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing m a intenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have b een s ubject ed to oper a-
tor abuse or negli gen ce. To receive full
value from the warranty , the operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this m anual.
Various adjustment s wil l need to be made
periodically to p roperly maintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Inlet Cover
S Blower Tub e
S Vacuum Tubes
S Collection Bag
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your authorized service dealer
for replacement of damaged o r worn
parts.
S ON/OFFSwitch -- Ensure switch functions
properly b y mo ving the switch to th e
OFF
position. Make s ure motor stops; then re-
start motor an d continue.
S Inlet Cover -- Discontin ue use of unit if in-
let cover fails to latch properly or if it is
damaged in any w ay.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECTAND CLEAN U NI T& LABELS
Stop unit and unplug extension cord.
S After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth.
S Wipe off unit w ith a c lean dry c loth.
CLEANCOLLECTIONBAG
IMPORTANT:
THE COLLECTION BAG
MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED.
D You m ust pro perly empty and maintain
the collection bag to avoid deterioration
and obstruction of air f low.
D Remove the collection bag from the unit
and empty after each use. Do not store
bag without emptying the bag of all con-
tents (gras s, leaves , etc.).
D Wash the bag once a year. Remove the
bag from the b lower a n d turn t he b ag in-
side out. Wash the bag with a water hose.
Allow the bag to h ang and dry completely
before you reuse t he bag.
SERVICE
HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT
FROM THE AIR INTAKE
WARNING: Stop the unit a nd dis-
connect from the power source before
opening theinletcov er. The motormust
be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury
from the rotating blades.
1. While holding the inlet cover open,
remove the vacuum tubes. The inlet
cover must be held open through all
remaining steps.
2. Carefully reach into the vacu um
opening and clear out the air intake
area. Clear all debris from impeller.
3. Inspect the impeller for c racks. If
cracked or damaged, do not use the
unit.Have partsreplacedby yourau-
thorized service dealer. Do not at-
tempt to replace them y ourself.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Stop unit an d disconnect from t he p ower
source.
S Allow motor to cool before storing or
transporti ng.
S Store unit with all guards in place. Posi-
tion unit so that any sharp object cannot
accidentally cause i njury.
S Store unit unplugged, well out of the
reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it will not be use d for
30 days or more.
If yourblower is to be stored for aperiod
of time:
S Stop unit a nd disco nnect f rom th e powe r
source.
S Clean the entire unit bef ore lengthy st or-
age.
S Open inlet cover and clean any dirt,
grass, or debris that has collected. In-
spect the blower and all tubes. C lose and
make sure the cover is la tched.