ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION : Before performing any work on the blower,always stop the engine and pull the spark plugconnectors off the spark plug.Always wear protective gloves!CAUTION : Start the blower only after having assembled itcompletely.1. ASSEMBLY OF BLOWER PIPES1) Align grooves in the blower pipe with pegs on the blower housing andslide the pipe onto housing.2) Turn the blower pipe clockwise to lock it into place.3) Place clamp ጄ around the opening of the blower pipe. Fastensecurely with bolt ጅ and nut ጆ.2. ASSEMBLY OF VACUUM ATTACHMENT1) Installing Vacuum pipe (nozzle)(1) Loosen the screw ጇand open the protector ገ.WARNING!When using this machine as a blower, be sure to confirmthat the screw ጇis not loosened at each time of startup.If the screw is loosened, retighten it.It is dangerous to operate the machine with the screw ጇloosened.The operator’s finger or clothing may be caught in the impeller,which will result in a serious accident.(2) Align the indicated on the vacuum pipe with the “”indicated on the blower. Then insert the vacuum pipe into theblower.(3) Turn the vacuum pipe until the is aligned with the “”indicated on the blower to lock the vacuum pipe.(4) Fasten the vacuum pipe securely to the blower with screw ጇand bracket ጉ.Caution: Do not perform the fastening operation in (4) above if theblower is to be used in a country or region where the CE markis not applicable.Caution: The screw ጇ do not tighten strongly too much.WARNING!Always hold the mounting end of the vacuum pipe when attaching /detaching the vacuum pipe.2) Installing Elbow and Dust Bag(1) Open the fastener of the dust bag.(2) Insert the elbow into the dust bag and take it out through thebag’s entry.(3) Install the elbow on the blower.(4) Place clamp ጄ around the opening of the elbow. Fastensecurely with bolt ጅ and nut ጆ.Caution: Do not perform the fastening operation in (4) above if theblower is to be used in a country or region where the CE markis not applicable.WARNING!Do not attempt to pick up large wood chips, metals,glass, stones, liquids, lighted cigarettes, fire worksor the like.Always mount the protector/vacuum pipe in the right way beforeoperation. Operation without the protector/vacuum pipe is dangerous,the impeller may catch the operator’s fingers or clothes and it can resultin serious injury.Do not attempt to remove the screw (1) or disassemble the vacuum pipe.Regulation requires safety distance of at least 900mm betweenthe impeller and the top of the pipe.900mm8