Weed Eater 2600 Series - Manual (Page 5)

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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 Tube Nozzle
Blower outlet
For Model 2695 only, the blower exten-
sion tube and nozzle are combined into
one component.
Blower Tube/Nozzle
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.
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.
Impeller
Latch Area
Vacuum Inlet Cover
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 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
3. While holding the inlet cover open,
align the arrows and insert the vacu-
um tube into the opening. Twist the
tube clockwise until it is seated. A se-
cond arrow on the vacuum tube will
align with the arrow on the unit once
the tube is twisted completely into
place.
Align arrows on tube and unit
4. To attach the lower vacuum tube to the
upper vacuum tube, first align the ar-
rows on the two tubes. Then, press the
two tubes together until the lower tube
is securely seated in the upper tube
(about 3 inches).
Upper Tube
Lower Tube
ATTACH THE COLLECTION BAG
Slide the opening of the collection bag
over the blower outlet. Pull the velcro
strap tightly through the buckle and se-
cure to the velcro tabs.