Poulan SM400 User Manual - Page 6

5. Place the hooks on the upper vacuum tube on the retaining posts of the unit. 6. Pivot the tube until it is secured to the blower unit by the vacuum inlet latch. PIVOT Inlet Cover Latch SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT 1. Hold the unit as shown with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes. 2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head and onto your right shoulder. 3. Extend your left arm toward the rear of the vacuum bag. 4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum bag/shoulder strap seam lies between your thumb and index finger. 5. Make sure air flows freely from the elbow tube into bag. If bag is kinked, the unit will not operate properly. Hook Retaining Post HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE 1. Remove the vacuum tubes by inserting the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum inlet. 2. Gently tilt handle of screwdriver toward the back of the unit to release the latch while pulling up on the upper vacuum tube with your other hand. Latch Area 3. Remove the vacuum bag. 4. Close the vacuum inlet cover and make sure it is latched closed. 5. Reinstall the blower tube (see BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY). -- 6 --