Weed Eater 545186753 Blower User Manual


 
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BLOWER TUBE
The
BLOWER TUBE is designed to direct
the flow of air.
INLET RESTRICTOR
The
INLET RESTRICTOR improves the
blower function.
TUBE RELEASE BUTTO N
The
TUBE RELEASE BUTTON secures the
blo w er t u be or elbow tube to the bl ow e r
unit during operation. Also, pressing the
tube release button a ll ows removal of the
blower t ube or el bow t ube.
WARNING: You MUS T make sure
the t ubes are secure before usi ng the unit .
WARNING: Do not use t he unit
wit hout the tubes orcollect ion bag proper-
ly attached to avoid f l ying debr is and/or
impell er contact which can cause serious
injur y. Alw ays wear eye protec ti on to pre-
vent rocks or debris from being blown or
ri cocheting int o the eyes and face which
can result i n bli ndness or seri ous inj ur y.
STOPPING YOUR UNIT
Slide the
ON/OFF switch to the OFF
position.
STARTING YOUR UNIT
Your unit ha s two run positions,
LOW
and HIGH. Slide the switch to one of
these p ositions to turn on the unit.
OPE RATING POSITION
Blower
Eye Protection
Vac uum
Eye Protection
USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER
WARNING: Inspect the area be-
fore using the unit. Remove all debris
and hard objects such as rocks, glass,
wire, etc., that can ricochet, be thrown,
or otherwise cause injury or damage
during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, et c.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves
into piles, or removing debris from cor-
ners, around joints, or between bricks.
Direc t air flow by directing the blow er
tube down or t o one side. Al ways work
away f rom soli d ob ject s suc h as w alks,
lar ge stones, vehicles, and f ences.
Cl ea n corners by st art ing i n co rners and
moving outwar d. This wi l l hel p prevent
an accumulation of debr i s which could
fly i nto your face. B e ca ref ul when
workingnearplants.Theforceoftheair
could damage tender plant s.
USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM
WARNING: Do not vacuum
stones, gravel, metal, broken glass,
etc., to avoid severe damage to the im-
peller. To avoid the possibility of electri-
cal shock, do notattemptto vacuum wa-
ter or other liquids.
Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up
dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
D For best results during vacuum use,
operate your unit at high speed.
D Move slowly back and forth over the
material as you v acuum. Avoid forc-
ing the unit into a pile of debris as
this can c log the unit.
D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch
above the ground for best results.
WARNING: If the unit becomes
clogged,stop theunitand unplug theex-
tension cord. Wait until the impeller has
completely stopped turning, then re-
move the vacuum tubes. Carefully
reach into the vacuum opening and
clear out the c logged debris.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect power
source before performing maint enance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected t o opera-
tor abuse or negl igence. To receive full
value from thewarranty , the operator must
maintain unit as instructed in this ma nua l.
Vari ous adjustments wil l need to be made
perio dically to proper ly maintain you r unit.
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PART S
S Inlet Cover
S Blower Tube
S Vacuum Tubes
S Collection Bag