Attaching NOTE: The blower/vacuum tube comes unassembled on this unit. Installation is required to provide safe and easy use for the operator. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and allow the impeller to stop before attaching or removing tubes. 1. Remove the screws and nuts provided from the hardware pack. 2. Insert the blower/vacuum tube all the way into the opening on the motor housing until the holes in the tabs on the blower/vacuum tube align with the screw holes in the housing (Fig. 1). 3. Insert the 2 (two) 8-32 x 3/4” slotted T20 Torx screws into the right side of the motor housing and the 2 (two) nuts into the left side of the motor housing (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Screw Nut Blower/Vacuum Tube Motor Housing Self-Tapping Screw 4. Tighten the screws firmly. Do not over-tighten. 5. Install the 2 (two) remaining self-tapping 8-16 x 3/4” slotted T20 Torx screws into the holes on either side of the housing (Fig. 1). Tighten until snug, but do not over-tighten. Removing NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the blower/vacuum tube to clear a blocked tube or impeller. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before attaching or removing tubes. 1. Remove the 2 (two) self-tapping screws from either side of the housing. 2. Remove the 2 (two) screws and nuts holding the blower/vacuum tube on the housing (Fig. 2). NOTE: Keep the hardware in a safe place for future use. Screw and Nut Screw and Nut Self Tapping Screw Fig. 2 3. Remove the blower/vacuum tube from the motor housing. 4. Replace the blower/vacuum tube before use. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE VACUUM BAG Attaching 1. Attach the vacuum bag to the vacuum bag hook on the blower/vacuum tube (Fig. 3). Vacuum Bag Hook Fig. 3 2. Slide the vacuum bag tube over the debris exhaust tube on the housing. Push the tube until the latching tabs on both sides click into place, securing the bag on the unit (Fig. 4). Vacuum Bag Vacuum Bag Tube Zipper Latching Tabs Fig. 4 Debris Exhaust Tube Removing 1. Press the latching tabs on both sides of the vacuum bag tube and pull the vacuum bag down from the unit (Fig. 5). 2. Detach the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag hook. Latching Tabs PRESS IN PRESS IN Fig. 5 INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, never attempt to start the unit when you are standing and the unit is clipped to the shoulder strap. Always follow the starting procedures as described in the Starting/ Stopping Instructions section. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2. Pull the strap over the cross bar and down through the slot in the buckle (Fig. 6). Fig. 6 Clip 3. Snap the clip on to the support fitting (Fig. 7). Support Fitting Clip Fig. 7 4. While standing in the operating position adjust the length to fit the operator’s size. Pull the tab to lengthen, pull the strap to shorten (Fig 8). Fig. 8 5. Unclip the shoulder strap from the unit before you start the unit. OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture. Definition of Blended Fuels Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE (ether). Alcohol-blended fuel absorbs water. As little as 1% water in the fuel can make fuel and oil separate. It forms acids when stored. When using alcohol-blended fuel, use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old). Using Blended Fuels If you choose to use a blended fuel, or its use is unavoidable, follow recommended precautions: • Always use the fresh fuel mix explained in your operator's manual • Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit • Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives The bottle of 2-cycle oil that came with your unit contains a fuel additive which will help inhibit corrosion and minimize the formation of gum deposits. It is recommended that you use our 2-cycle oil with this unit. If unavailable, use a good 2-cycle oil designed for air-cooled engines along with a fuel additive, such as STA-BIL® Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent. Add 0.8 oz. (23 ml.) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank. CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Using improperly mixed fuel can severely damage the engine. Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95...