AssEMBLy
ASSEMBliNg tHE BlowER/VACuuM
tuBE (See Fig. A, B, C)
before assembling the blower/Vacuum Tube,
be sure the on/off switch (2) is in position ''O'
and the tool is unplugged.
First align the upper and lower tubes as
shown in Fig a. Make sure the notches engage
the holes on both sides.
Then fit the blower/Vacuum Tube to the motor
housing as shown in Fig. b and C.
Position the bottom of tube on the motor
housing near the switch lever. (See Fig b).
Then as seen in Fig C, swing the top of the
Tube upward and lock into place. Check the
blower/Vacuum Tube is firmly secured.
wARNiNg! Do not attempt to
operate or disable the on/off
switch.
NotE: after attaching the blower/Vacuum
Tube to the motor housing (10), you may later
remove it by moving the On/Off switch to the
off position. Then press the Release button
(3), in order to release the tube. Do not try to
separate the tubes by force or by using tools,
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unplug the tool before separating the tube.
AttACHiNg tHE DEBRiS CollECtioN
BAg (See Fig. D1-D3)
The TRIVaC is equipped with a Debris
Collection bag (6), which is designed for
collecting leaves and debris. attach the Debris
Collection bag as shown in Fig D1 – To install
the Debris Collection bag, just align Quick
Release bag Collar slots with the locking pins
on the motor housing and push the collar
up into position. To release, just depress the
Quick Release button (a) and pull the Debris
Collection bag down.
oPErATIoN
CoNNECtiNg to A PowER SouRCE
Use only a polarized (i.e., one blade is wider
than the other), UL listed (CSA certified in
Canada) extension cord recommended for
outdoor use. a polarized plug will fit in a
polarized cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully in the cord, reverse the cord and
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try again. If it still does not fit then you are not
using a proper extension cord and you should
purchase a polarized extension cord. Never
attempt to force fit an extension cord or change
the cords design to make it fit better.
Extension Cord
length
100ft.
150ft
NotE: Do not use an extension cord over
150 feet.
if you do not fully seat the extension
cord on the inlet plug, the loose plug
could lead to overheating and cause a
fire, possibly burning you or others.
Ensure that you fully seat the cord on
the plug and use the cord lock feature to
secure the cord.
iMPoRtANt: Check the power cord
frequently during use for holes in the
insulation. Do not use a damaged cord. Do not
run the cord through standing water or wet
grass.
StARtiNg/StoPPiNg (See Fig. E)
iMPoRtANt: the tRiVAC will not run
unless the Blower/Vacuum tube is
attached to the Motor Housing (10).
StARtiNg
Connect the plug to the power outlet and
switch ON. Move the On/Off switch (2) to
position "I" .
StoPPiNg
Move the On/Off switch (2) to position "O" .
wARNiNg! The tool runs for a few
seconds after it has been switched off.
Let the motor come to a complete standstill
before setting the tool down or removing the
debris collection bag.
CoNVERtiNg FRoM BlowER to
VACuuM (See Fig. F)
For selection of the operating mode, rotate
the blower/vacuum selector lever (8) to the
required symbol (See Fig. F).
Blowing operating mode
Minimum wire
gage (A.w.g.)
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