Poulan BVM200LE User Manual - Page 4

Vacuum Inlet Rib Retaining Post Groove D Insert the elbow tube into the blower outlet. Make sure elbow tube rib is aligned with the blower outlet groove. D Turn clamp knob clockwise to tighten. D Secure the ends of the shoulder strap by routing the strap through the buckle as shown. Vacuum Inlet Cover D Place the hooks on the vacuum tube on the retaining posts; pivot tube into position. Secure vacuum tube by turning the knob clockwise until tight. Knob Hooks D When converting back to the blower fea- ture, make sure latch on the vacuum inlet cover is securely fastened. USING YOUR UNIT VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY WARNING: Stop engine and be sure the impeller blades have stopped turning before opening the vacuum inlet door or attempting to insert or remove the vacuum or blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause serious injury. D Align the lower vacuum tube as shown. Push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube. WARNING: You MUST make sure the tubes are secure before using the unit. OPERATING POSITION Eye Protection Upper Vacuum Tube Lower Vacuum Tube D Insert a screwdriver into the latch area on the vacuum inlet cover. Latch Area Blower Outlet Latch Area Vacuum Inlet Cover D Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the back of the unit while pulling up on the vacuum inlet cover with your other hand. D Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until upper vacuum tube is installed. Blower Vacuum OPERATING TIPS S While vacuuming or blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes (see illustration above). S To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. S To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s) in place. S Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours--not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday though Saturday. -- 4 --