WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this leaf vacuum.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible seri-
ous personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
tool when assembling parts.
WARNING:
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Always
stop the motor, remove the battery, and ensure impeller
blades have stopped rotat ing before removing the inlet
cover or installing/chang ing tubes. Do not put hands or
any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are
installed on the unit. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM TUBES
See Figures 2 - 3.
Loosen the thumbscrew above the vacuum housing outlet.
The locking screw in the lower hole is pre-installed and
is spring-loaded. It will click into place when the upper
vacuum tube is fully inserted.
Push the upper tube onto the vacuum housing outlet.
Securely tighten the thumbscrew.
NOTE: The thumbscrew must be fully tightened or the
vacuum will not start. This prevents accidental starting
when the tube is not installed.
Align the tabs on the lower tube with the slots in the upper
tube. Push the lower tube in until it clicks into place.
INSTALLING THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY
See Figure 4.
Slide the wheel assembly onto the lower tube as shown,
with the wheels pointed toward the end of the tube.
Press the tab on the wheel assembly and slide it up or
down to adjust its position according to operator prefer-
ence.
ATTACHING THE LEAF COLLECTION BAG
See Figure 5.
Slide the bag opening over the curved lower opening in
the housing.
Hook the bag onto the rear of the housing base.
Pull the bag opening forward until it connects to the front
of the housing base and the tab clicks into place, securing
the bag to the housing.
Slip the open-ended tab onto the hook on the upper tube
to fasten the bag to the tube.
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