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6, Reinstall the loose end of the clamp and turn the clamp
screw with ascrewdriver to loosely secure the clamp onto
the unit
NOTE: Observe that one end of the suction tube is cut at
an angle and the other end is straight,
7, Hold open the vacuum inlet door and slide the straight
end of the suction tube into the opening until it bottoms
out (about 3/4 inch). Figure 4,
NOTE: Make sure the warning decal and shorter angle
of the suction tube is aligned with the blower' outlet as
shown in Figure 4.
8. Secure the suction tube bytightening the clamp screw
with a screwdriver,
9. Slide the collection bagtube into the blower opening until
it bottoms out (about 2-1/2 inches). Figure 5,
10, Align the notch on the collection bag tube with the center
seam of the blower outlet as shown in Figure 5, then
secure the collection bag tube to the engine with the
knob until tland-tighL
11 Shoulder Strap Adjustments
a Itiseasier toput on the collectionbag strap first, then
the engine strap, clipping the strap to the engine
last Figure 6_
b Tryon both the collection bag and the engine shoulder
straps and adjust for comfort before starting the
engine
c. Make sure the collection bag strap is adjusted toallow
a free flow of air from the elbow tube as shown in
Figure 7. Ifthe bag is kinked,the unit will not operate
properly.
d Adjust the engine strap to support the weight of the
engine leaving the hands free to guide the unit,
NOTE: The controls on the engine are directed for-
ward when the unit is used as a vacuum See
operating position in Figure 14, page 11
Z_WARNING
Do not use the unit as a vacuum without the suction
tube and collection bag properly attached to avoid
flying debris and/or impeller contact which can
cause serious personal injury. Always make sure the
collection bag is completely zipped before the
engine is started.
Do B -OWER CONVERSaON
! Stop engine,
2 loosen the screw and knob on the clamps, ther]
remove suctiontube and collection bag assembly.
3 Secure the vacuum inletdoor closed by aligning the
thumb nut on the door over the threaded stud on
the engine housing and turning tile thumb nut until
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4 Reinstall blower tube as shown on page 5
[ CAUTION: ! Over tightening the clamp screw can
break the housing clamping ring. Retighten the
clamp screw just enough to snugly secure the
clamp on the housing.
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WARNING DECAL VACUUM INLET DOOR
Figure 4
KNOB
Figure 5
RING
Figure 6
BAG KINKED
WAY WRONG WA'_/
Figure 7