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disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
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Never place any object in the air intake open-
ing a s this could restrict p ro per air f low a nd
cause damage to the unit.
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Never usefor spreadingchemicals, fertiliz-
ers,orothers ubstanceswhichmaycontain
toxic materials.
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Toavoid spreadingfire,donotusenearleaf
or brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
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Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
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Have all maintenance other than the rec-
ommendedproceduresdescribed inthein-
struction manual performed by an autho-
rized service dealer.
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Disconnect s park plug befo re performing
maintenance except for carburetor adjust-
ments .
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Use only recommended Weed Eater
!
re-
placement parts; use of any other parts
may voidyourwarrantyandcausedamage
to your unit.
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Empty f uel tank b efore storing the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetor bystartingengineand
letting it run u ntil it stops .
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Do not use any accessory or atta chment
other than those recommended by manufac-
turer for use with your unit.
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Donot storetheunitorfuel in aclosed a rea
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flamefrom hotwater heaters,electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
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Store in a dry area outof reach of children.
SPECIAL NOTICE:
Exposure to vibra-
tions throughprolongeduseof gasoline pow-
ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints ofpeople pronetocirculation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked tobloodvesseldam-
agein otherwisehealthypeople.If symptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek
medical attention. An antivibration system
does not guarantee the avoidance of these
problems.Users who operatepowertools on
a continual and regular basis must m onitor
closely theirphysical conditionandthecondi-
tion of this tool.
SPECIALNOTICE:
For users on U.S . For-
est Land and in some states, including Cali-
fornia (Public Resources Codes 4442 and
4443),Idaho,Maine,Minnesota,NewJersey,
Oregon, and Washington: Certain internal
combustion engines operated on for est,
brush,and/orgrasscoveredlandintheabove
areas are required to be equipped with a
spark arresting screen, maintained in effec-
tive workingorder,o rtheenginemustbecon-
structed, equipped, and maintained for the
preventionof fire. Checkwith yourstateor lo-
cal authorities for regulations pertaining to
these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirementsis aviolationofthela w.Thisunit
is not factory equippedwith a sparkarresting
screen; however, a spark arresting screen is
availableas a nopti onalpart.Ifasparkarrest-
ing screen is required in your area, contact
your authorizedservice dealerfor thecorrect
kit. Thespark arrestingscreen, blowertubes,
and nozzles must be assembled to unit to be
in full compliance with regulations.
ASSEMBLY
W ARNING:
Stop engineand be sure
the impeller blades have stopped turningbe-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing m aintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
W ARNING:
If you receive your unit
assembled, check each step to insure your
unit is properly assembled and all fasteners
are secure. Follow all s afety information in
the manual and on the unit.
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A standard screwdriver is required foras-
sembly.
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align the rib on the blower tube w ith the
groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube
into place.
NOTE:
Knobmust belooseenoughtoallow
blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet.
Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.
Blower
T ube
Blower
Outlet
Rib
Groove
2. Securethetubebyturningtheknobclock-
wise.
3. Toremovethetube,turntheknobc ounter-
clockwise to loosen the tube; remove the
tube.
VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY
1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and
insert the elbow tube.
2. Push the small end of the elbow tube
through the small opening in the bag.