AIR VENTS
Never c overairvents.Keep themfreefromobstructions
anddebris. T heymustalways remain clearforproper
motorcooling.
_IL WARNING:Toavoid serious personal injury, d onot
wearloose fittingclothing or articles suchasscarves,
strings, c hains, t ies,etc.,thatcould getdrawn intothe air
vents.Tomakesurelonghairdoesnotgetdrawn intothe
airvents, t ie backlonghair.
OPERATING AS A BLOWER
Hold the blower f irmly.Sweep fromsidetosidewiththe
nozzle several i nches above theground or floor.Slowly
advance theunit,keeping theaccumulated pileof debris in
frontofyou.Mostdryblowing operations a rebetter suited
to lowspeeds, r atherthanhigh.Highspeed blowing is a
betterwayto moveheavier i temslikelargedebris or
gravel.
OPERATING
AS A MULCHER
Hold the vac firmly, tilting the mulcher tubes (2-4 in. or
5-10 cm), and use a sweeping action to collect light debris,
The debris will flow into the bag. Items such as small
leaves and twigs will be mulched as they pass through
the fan housing. For longer bag life and increased
performance, empty the bag often.
CLEARING
A BLOCKED
TUBE / IMPELLER
_1_ WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, be
sure the unit is OFF and unplugged before clearing the
impeller.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always
wear gloves to protect yourself from the impeller blades or
other sharp objects.
1. Slide the Power/Speed switch down to the OFF position
until the unit comes to a complete stop.
2. Unplug the unit.
3. Remove the blower tube or mulcher tubes and the bag.
4. Carefully remove material blocking the tube or impeller.
Inspect the blades to ensure no damage has occurred.
Rotate the impeller blades by hand to ensure the blockage
is completely cleared.
5. Reinstall the blower tube or mulcher tubes and the bag.
6. Plug the unit back into the power supply.
SERVICING
DOUBLE-INSULATED
UNITS
This unit is double insulated. In a double-insulated
unit,
two systems of insulation are provided instead of ground-
ing. There is no grounding provided and no means of
grounding should be added to this unit. Extreme care and
knowledge of the system is required when servicing a
double-insulated
unit. Service should be performed by
qualified service personnel only. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated
unit must be identical to the parts they
replace. Refer any repairs to an authorized service dealer.
A double-insulated
unit is marked with the words "double
insulation" or "double insulated."
CLEANING
THE UNIT
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury,
always turn the unit off and unplug it before cleaning or
servicing. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the
unit. Do not use strong detergents, household cleaners
that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and
solvents such as kerosene as they can damage plastic
housings or handles. Wipe off any moisture with a soft, dry
cloth.
CLEANING
THE BAG
1. Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and
obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of
the mulcher.
2. Wearing eye protection and a dust mask, clean the bag
as needed. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying
and vigorously shake out dust and debris.
3. Wash the bag once a year, or more often if needed:
a. Remove the bag.
b. Turn bag inside out.
c. Hang it up.
d. Hose it down thoroughly.
e. Leave it hanging to dry.
f. Turn bag right-side out and reinstall.
STORAGE
[] Store the unit locked up to prevent unauthorized use or
damage.
[] Store the unit in a dry, well-ventilated
area.
[] Store the unit out of the reach of children
INSPECT
EXTENSION
CORDS
Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look closely for
deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Inspect the
connectors for damage. Replace cords if defective or
damaged.
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