Use And Care Manual

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• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
• Before starting, make sure the handle is securely set into
working mode.
• Always direct the extension cord backwards, away from
the unit.
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours—not
early in the morning or late at night when people might be
disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances.
Usual recommendations are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday
through Saturday.
• Be extremely careful when working on slopes.
• Always move forward by walking. Never run.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of
power equipment used at any one time and operate power
blowers at the lowest possible speed setting necessary to
do the job.
• Clean up after using blowers and other lawn equipment.
Dispose of debris appropriately.
mWARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, wear
ear defenders, goggles or safety glasses at all times when
operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty
locations.
Air Vents
Never cover air vents. Keep them free from obstructions
and debris. They must always remain clear for proper motor
cooling.
mWARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, do not
wear loose tting clothing or articles such as scarves, strings,
chains, ties, etc., that could get drawn into the air vents. To
make sure long hair does not get drawn into the air vents, tie
back long hair.
Blower Mode
• Always stand behind the unit. Hold the unit rmly with one
hand on the soft grip. Slowly advance the unit by making
sweeping movements, keeping the accumulated pile of
debris in front of you (Fig. 8).
• Blow debris into a safe, open area away from children,
pets, open windows or freshly washed cars.
Vacuum/Mulcher Mode
• Always stand behind the unit. Do not turn on the unit when
people are kneeling or sitting next to it.
• With a rm hold on the vac, use a sweeping action to
collect light debris (Fig. 9). The debris will ow into the
bag. Items such as small leaves and twigs will be mulched
as they pass through the impeller. For longer bag life and
increased performance, empty the bag frequently.
• When the bag is full, turn the power switch to the OFF
(O) position and unplug the unit from the power supply.
Remove the bag and empty the debris.
• To empty the bag, hold the plastic handle and unzip the
bag. Shake out any debris and leaves.
mWARNING! Never remove the collection bag without
rst turning the power switch to the OFF (O) position and
unplugging the unit from the main power source.
Collection Bag Releasing and Assembly
mWARNING! To prevent serious personal injury, make
sure the switch is in the OFF position, the unit is unplugged
and the impeller has come to a complete stop before attaching
or removing the collection bag.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9