Poulan EBV 215 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Stop t he unit and dis-

connect from the power source before

opening the inlet cover or attempt i ng to in-

sert or remove the inlet restrictor, blower

tube, or vacuum tubes. The motor must

be stopped and the impel l er blades no

long er turning to avoid seri ous injury from

the r otat i ng bl ades.

WARNING: I f recei ved assembl ed,

ensur e your unit is pr o perly assembl ed

and all f astener s ar e secure.

S A standard screwdriver is required for as-

sembly.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Assembly instructi o ns for using

your unit as a vacuum foll ow t hi s section.

Attaching the blower tube

If you h ave already assembled your unit

for use as a vac uum, refer to the section

HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM

USE TO BLOWER USE.

To attach blower tube:

1. Align the grooves on the blower tube

with the grooves on the blower outlet.

2. Push the blower tube onto the blower

outlet until it s naps into place (tube is

secured by red tube release button).

3. To remove the blower tube, press the

tube release button while pulling on

tube.

Blower Tube

Blower outlet

Tube Release Button

VACUUM ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Assembly instructions for using

your unit as ablower are explained in the

previous section.

If you have already assem bled your unit

for use as a blower, rem ove the blower

tube.

Remove the inlet restrictor

An inlet restrictor is used when using your

unit as a blower. This restr ict or is not used

during vacuum use and must be removed

during assembly for vacuum use.

NOTE: Be sure to keep the inlet re-

strictor for using your unit as a blower.

1. Ensure unit i s stopped and extension

cord is unplugged.

2. Open the inlet cover by inserting the

tip of a screwdriver into the latch area

on the blower unit. Gently tilt handle

of screwdriver toward the front of the

unit to release the latch while pulling

up on the vacuum inlet cover with

your other hand.

Vacuum Inlet Cover (closed)

Latch Area

Bottom view

of unit

Vacuum Inlet Cover (opened)

Latch Area

Impeller

3. Turn the inlet restrictor counterclock-

wise and remove it fr om the unit. Do

not close the inlet door. You will next

att ach the vacuum tubes.

Inlet

Restrictor

Vacuum

Inlet Cover

Attaching the vacuum tubes

There are 2 vacu um tubes, an upper

tube and a lower tube. The upper tube

has a vacuum assist handle attached to

one end and is cut straight on both ends.

The upper tube attaches to the blower

unit. The lower tube has an angled end

that yo u point toward the ground during

vacuum us e. The lower tube attaches to

the upper tube.

1. Ensure unit is stopped and ex ten-

sion cord is unplugged.

2. Whi l e holding inlet cover open, place

th e hooks of the vacuum assist handle

on t h e ret aining posts of the unit.

3. Raise the tube until it is secur ed to the

blower unit by the red inlet cover latch.

Retaining Post

Vacuum Assist Handle

Upper

V

acuum Tube

Hook

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