Assemble as a Vacuum/Mulcher
1. Slide the front and rear vacuum/mulcher tubes together
until the locking tabs on both sides engages (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
Front vacuum tube
2. Press inlet cover lock button forward to disengage the
inlet cover. Hold the cover open (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
3. With the blower tube removed, insert the "wedged" end of
the mulcher tube into the slot on the unit. Securely fasten
the mulcher tube by pushing the 2 tabs on the mulcher
tube until they snap into the holes on the housing (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10
4. Insert the collection bag adaptor into the air outlet until
the collection bag is securely fastened, then clip the bag
to the strap holder (Fig. 11). Simply press the tube release
button to remove the bag (Fig. 12).
Locking tab
Rear vacuum tube
Inlet cover
lock button
Inlet cover
Vacuum tube
Tabs
Wedged end
Slot
Fig. 11
Strap holder
Collection bag
Fig. 12
5. To remove the vacuum/mulcher tube assembly, press the
inlet cover lock button to unlock, then remove the tube
assembly from its housing (Fig. 13).
NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the blower tubes or
vacuum/mulcher tubes to clear a blocked tube or impeller.
Make sure to remove the batteries before attempting to
clear any obstructions.
Fig. 13
11
Air outlet
Collection
bag adaptor
Tube release
button
Inlet cover lock button
Vacuum tube