User manual WEED EATER EBV

[. . . ] Veuillez ne pas retourner l'outil au détaillant. 1-800-554-6723 www. weedeater. com Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d'Instructions EBV VS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY PARA USO CASERO SOLAMENTE POUR UTILISATION À DES FINS DOMESTIQUES SEULEMENT WARNING: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before using this product. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. WEED EATER 1030 Stevens Creek Road Augusta, GA 30907 WEED EATER 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS 545117528 8/8/06 SAFETY RULES When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury. [. . . ] S Hard objects can be thrown through the collection bag or the housing and become dangerous missiles which can cause serious injury to the operator or others. S When using the vacuum attachment, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, etc. , to avoid severe damage to the impeller. To avoid the possibility of electrical shock, do not attempt to vacuum water or other liquids. When used as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely zipped when unit is running to avoid flying debris. To remove the blower tube, press the tube release button while pulling on tube. Tube Release Button Blower Tube Blower outlet Inlet Restrictor 1. 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. Bottom view of unit Latch Area Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed) Impeller Latch Area Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened) 3. Turn the inlet restrictor counterclockwise and remove it from the unit. You will next attach the vacuum tubes. Vacuum Inlet Cover 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. CAUTION: To avoid causing damage to the unit, DO NOT attempt to use the variable speed control during vacuum use. 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. 5 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 lower tube has an angled end that you point toward the ground during vacuum use. While holding inlet cover open, place the hooks of the vacuum assist handle on the retaining posts of the unit. Raise the tube until it is secured to the blower unit by the red inlet cover latch. Upper Vacuum Tube Vacuum Assist Handle Last In First In Hook Retaining Post 4. To attach the lower vacuum tube to the upper vacuum tube, first align the arrows 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 2. [. . . ] To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain unit as instructed in this manual. Various adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. WARNING: BEFORE EACH USE 9 CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS S Inlet Cover S Blower Tube S Vacuum Tubes S Collection Bag CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS Contact your authorized service dealer for replacement of damaged or worn parts. S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure switch functions properly by moving the switch to the OFF position. S Inlet Cover -- Discontinue use of unit if inlet cover fails to latch properly or if it is damaged in any way. AFTER EACH USE INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LABELS Stop unit and unplug extension cord. S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CLEAN COLLECTION BAG IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG MUST BE PROPERLY EMPTIED. [. . . ]