Bolens BL3100 - Manual (Page 14)

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EMPTYING THE VACUUM BAG
NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid
deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will
reduce the performance of the vacuum.
1. While pressing the latching tabs on both sides of the
vacuum bag tube, pull the vacuum bag down off the
unit (Fig. 21).
2. Detach the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag hook.
3. Unzip the bag and empty the contents into a
garbage bag or container.
4. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and
vigorously shake out dust and debris.
5. Return the bag to outside in, zip the bag closed and
reinstall vacuum bag.
Fig. 21
Latching tabs
PRESS IN
PRESS IN
CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER
1. Press the On/Off Stop control in the STOP (O) pos-
ition until the engine comes to a complete stop (Fig. 9).
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit
from starting.
3. Remove the blower/vacuum tube and the vacuum bag.
4. Carefully remove material blocking the tube or
impeller. Inspect the blades to assure no damage has
occurred. Rotate the impeller blades by hand to
assure the blockage is completely cleared.
5. Reinstall the vacuum bag and blower/vacuum tube.
6. Reconnect the spark plug wire.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
be sure the unit is off before cleaning or
performing any maintenance on it.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
always wear gloves to protect yourself from
the impeller blades or other sharp objects.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, never unzip or remove the vacuum
bag without first turning the unit off.
WARNING: Wear eye protection and a dust
mask when emptying the vacuum bag.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PATIO HEAD
NOTE: The unit must be operated as a vacuum to use
the patio head. Refer to Operating as a Vacuum.
Installing the Patio Head
1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube
openings are straight up. (Fig. 19)
2. Place the Patio Head’s round opening into the round
vacuum opening (Fig.19).
3. Press down until Patio Head seats into place.
Fig. 20
Operating the Patio Head
Hold the vacuum, tilting the blower/vacuum tube down.
The Patio Head should roll without scraping, adjust the
angle of the tube so that the Patio Head opening runs
parallel to the ground. Use a forward and backward
motion to vacuum up debris (Fig. 20). Small leaves and
twigs will flow into the vacuum bag and be mulched as
they pass through the fan housing, allowing the vacuum
bag to hold more debris. DO NOT attempt to vacuum up
materials that are larger than the Patio Head Openings.
Removing the Patio Head
1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube
openings are straight up. (Fig. 19)
2. Place one hand on the blower part of the tube and
grip the Patio Head with the other.
3. Pull the Patio Head straight up.
Fig. 19
When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease.
Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag
and empty the contents before continuing.
NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid
deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will
reduce the performance of the vacuum