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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that hav e been s ubject ed to opera-
tor abuse or negl igen ce. To receive full
value from the warranty ,the operatormust
maintain unit as instructed in this manual.
Various adjust ment s wi l l need t o be made
periodically to properly m aintain your unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS A ND 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 by moving the swit ch to the
OFF
position. Make sure motor stops; then re-
start motor an d continue.
S Inlet Cover -- Discontinue use of un it if in-
let cover fails to latch properly or if it is
damaged in any w ay.
AFTER EACH USE
INSPECTANDCLEAN UN IT&LABELS
Stop unit and unplug ex tension cord.
S After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit using a damp cloth.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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 t he 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 and turn the b ag in-
side out. W ash thebag with a waterhose.
Allow the bag t o hang and dry c ompletely
before you reuse t he bag.
SERVICE
HOW TO REMOVE AN OBJECT
FROM THE AIR INTAKE
WARNING: Stop the unit and dis-
connect from the power source before
openingtheinletcover. 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,
removethe vacuum tubes. T he 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 a ll debris from impeller.
3. Inspect the impeller for c racks. If
cracked or damaged, do not use the
unit.Havepartsreplacedbyyourau-
thorized service dealer. Do not at-
tempt to replace them yourself.
STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the following
steps after each use:
S Stop unit an d disconnect from the 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 used for
30 days or more.
Ifyour bloweris to bestoredfor aperiod
of time:
S Stop unit a nd disco nnect from the power
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. Close and
make sure the cover is la tched.