Weed Eater 2695 - 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, nozzle, 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 you receive your
unit assembled, check each step to in-
sure your unit is properly assembled and
all fasteners are secure. Follow all safety
information in the manual and on unit.
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A standard screwdriver is required for
assembly.
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 vacuum tube
into the opening. Twist the tube clock-
wise until it is seated. A second arrow on
the vacuum tube will align with the arrow
on the unit once the tube is twisted com-
pletely into place.