_,WARNING:
Stop the unit and dis-
connect
from the power
source
before
opening the inlet cover or attempting to in-
sert or remove the inlet restrictor, blower
tube, nozzle, or vacuum tubes. The motor
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury from
the rotating blades.
,AWARNING:
If you receive
your
unit assembled,
check each step to in-
sure your unit is properly assembled
and
all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety
information
in the manual and on unit.
• A standard
screwdriver
is required for
assembly.
BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
NOTE:
Assembly
intructions
for using
your unit as a vacuum follow this section.
ATTACHING
THE BLOWER
TUBE AND
NOZZLE
1. Insert the blower tube into the blower
outlet.
2. Twist the blower tube clockwise
until it
is firmly seated in the blower outlet.
3. Twist the nozzle into the end of the
blower
tube
until it is firmly seated.
Make sure the nozzle points upward.
Blower outlet
Blower Tube
Nozzle
For Model 2695 only, the blower exten-
sion tube and nozzle are combined
into
one component.
Blower Tube/Nozzle
!
REMOVE THE INLET RESTRICTOR
An inlet restrictor is used when using your
unit as a blower. This restrictor is not used
during vacuum use and must be removed
during assembly for vacuum use.
NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet restrictor
for using your unit as a blower.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and extension
cord is unplugged.
2. Open the inlet cover by inserting
the
tip of a screwdriver
into the latch area
on the vacuum
inlet cover.
Gently tilt
handle of screwdriver
toward the front
of the unit while pulling up on the vacu-
um inlet cover with your other hand.
Vacuum Inlet Cover
Latch Area
3. Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock-
wise and remove it from the unit. Do not
close the inlet door. You will next attach
the vacuum tubes.
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Vacuum
Inlet Cover
I
Inlet
Restdctor /
ATTACHING
THE VACUUM
TUBES
There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper and
lower tube. The upper tube is cut straight on
both ends and attaches to the blower unit.
The lower tube attaches to the upper tube,
and has an angled end that you point to-
ward the ground during vacuum use.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and extension
cord is unplugged.
2. Locate the arrows on the upper vacu-
um tube and on the vacuum
inlet area
of the unit.
Upper Vacuum Tube
VACUUM
ASSEMBLY
(Some models)
NOTE:
Assembly
instructions
for using
your unit as a blower are explained
in the
previous
section.
If you have already assembled
your unit
for use as a blower,
remove the blower
tube and nozzle.
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3. While holding the inlet cover open, align
the arrows and insert the vacuum tube
into the opening. Twist the tube clock-
wise until it is seated. A second arrow on
the vacuum tube will align with the arrow
on the unit once the tube is twisted com-
pletely into place.