Weed Eater GBI 22V - Shoulder Strap Adjustment; Blower Conversion; Using Your Unit; Operator Safety

E. SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
1. With your left hand hold the unit in an upright posi¬
tion, supporting the lower vacuum tube on the
ground, figure 8. Make sure the blower outlet and
collection bag are positioned on your right-hand
side. Figure 8.
2. Place the collection bag strap over your left shoul¬
der and snap the collection bag hook onto the strap
retainer in the top handle. Figure 8 (inset).
3. Extend your right arm toward the rear of the collec¬
tion bag, Figure 8.
4. Adjust the shoulder strap until the collection bag/
shoulder strap seam lies between your thumb and
index finger, Figure 8.
5. Make sure the Shoulder Strap is adjusted to allow a
free flow of air from the elbow tube. Figure 8. If hag
is kinked, the unit will not operate properly.
F. BLOWER CONVERSION
1. Stop engine.
2. Remove the vacuum tubes and collection bag as¬
sembly
3. Secure the vacuum inlet cover, Make sure that the
latch on the vacuum inlet cover is securely fastened.
4. Reinstall the blower tubes as shown in the “Blower
Tube Assembly” section.
USING YOUR UNIT
A. OPERATOR SAFETY
A WARNING
Do not assemble or disassemble the vacuum tube
while the engine is running. Inserting or remov¬
ing the vacuum tube while the engine is running
can result in serious injury. Always stop the en¬
gine and disconnect the spark plug before un¬
clogging the unit or performing any maintenance
on the collection bag.
As a blower, the unit is designed to sweep debris,
grass, straw, leaves, small twigs, or light snow. It can
also be used for fast drying wet outdoor areas such asa
patio, sidewalk, carport, etc. Never use for spreading
or misting chemicals, fertilizers, or any other materi¬
als which may contain toxic substances. As a vacu¬
um, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not at¬
tempt to vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, or
any other debris which may cause damage to the impel¬
ler. Do not attempt to vacuum water or any other liq¬
uids. Vacuuming water or other liquids will cause dam¬
age to the engine. Avoid situations that could catch the
collection bag on fire. Do not operate near an open
flame. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes or
ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.
1. Read your Operator’s Manual. Make sure you
completely understand and can follow all warnings
and safety instructions in the manual before operat¬
ing the unit.
2. Always wear eye protection to prevent rocks or
debris from being blown or ricocheting into eyes
and face which can result in blindness or other seri¬
ous injury.
3. Always wear a respirator or facemask when
working in dusty environments.
4. Check the unit before each operation. Look
for worn, loose, missing, or damaged parts. Do not
use the unit until it ism proper working order.
5. Dress safely in long pants. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals or short pants. Loose clothing, jewel¬
ry, or clothing with loosely hanging straps, ties, tas¬
sels, etc., can be caught in movirig parts.
Rear
Handle
BLOWER
OPERATION*
Figure 9
6. Inspect the entire area before starting the
engine.. Remove all debris and objects such as
rocks, glass, wire, large sticks, etc., that can cause
dam ag e during operation,
7. Keep children, bystanders, and animals safe¬
ly away. Before starting the engine and during op¬
eration, make certain people and animals are a
minimum of 30 feet (10 m) away from the work area.
8. To avoid shock from static electricity, do not
wear rubber or any other insulated gloves while op¬
erating the unit.
9. Never run the unit without the proper equip¬
ment attached. When usingyour unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes, When usin g your unit
as a vacuum, always install vacuum tubes and col¬
lection bag assembly. Make sure collection bag as¬
sembly is completely zipped as shown in figure 4,
10. Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vac¬
uum tubes, and elbow tube frequently, always
with the engine stopped and the spark plug discon¬
nected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free of de¬
bris which can accumulate and restrict proper air
flow.