Weed Eater 545117525 - Manual (Page 5)

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ASSEMBLY
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, or vacuum tubes. The motor must
be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury from
the rotating blades.
WARNING: If received assembled,
ensure your unit is properly assembled
and all fasteners are secure.
S A standard screwdriver is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
NOTE: Assembly instructions for using
your unit as a vacuum follow this section.
Attaching the blower tube
If you have already assembled your unit
for use as a vacuum, refer to the section
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM
USE TO BLOWER USE.
To attach blower tube:
1. Align the grooves on the blower tube
with the grooves on the blower outlet.
2. Push the blower tube onto the blower
outlet until it snaps into place (tube is
secured by red tube release button).
3. To remove the blower tube, press the
tube release button while pulling on
tube.
Blower Tube
Blower outlet
Tube Release Button
VACUUM ASSEMBLY
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.
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 re-
strictor 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 blower unit. Gently tilt handle
of screwdriver toward the front of the
unit to release the latch while pulling
up on the vacuum inlet cover with
your other hand.
Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)
Latch Area Bottom view
of unit
Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened)
Latch Area
Impeller
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.
Inlet
Restrictor
Vacuum
Inlet Cover
Attaching the vacuum tubes
There are 2 vacuum tubes, an upper
tube and a lower tube. The upper tube
has a vacuum assist handle attached to
one end and is cut straight on both ends.
The upper tube attaches to the blower
unit. The lower tube has an angled end
that you point toward the ground during
vacuum use. The lower tube attaches to
the upper tube.
1. Ensure unit is stopped and exten-
sion cord is unplugged.
2. While holding inlet cover open, place
the hooks of the vacuum assist handle
on the retaining posts of the unit.
3. Raise the tube until it is secured to the
blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.
Retaining Post
Vacuum Assist Handle
Upper Vacuum Tube
Hook