Operation - Black Max BM254BV Operator's Manual

WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this product. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
TOOLS NEEDED
See Figure 3.
The following tool (not included or drawn to scale) is need-
ed for assembly:
Flathead Screwdriver
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 4.
 Align raised tabs on main housing to the slots on upper
tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting.
Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed.
 Secure the sweeper nozzle and upper blower tube together
by aligning the raised locking tab on the upper blower
tube with the raised slot on the sweeper nozzle.
 To disassemble, rotate the tube and nozzle to unlock
them and remove from the main housing outlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
A grounding wire is provided to help prevent static shock
when using the vacuum in low humidity conditions.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM HANDLE
See Figure 5.
 Connect one end of the grounding wire to the grounding
tab located beneath the recoil housing.
 Connect the other end of the grounding wire to one of
the vacuum handle knob posts.
 Insert vacuum handle into the base of main housing.
 Secure vacuum handle in place using vacuum handle
knobs.

OPERATION

INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG
See Figures 6 - 7.
 Remove the sweeper nozzle and upper blower tube from
the main housing by twisting and removing from main
housing outlet.
 Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as
shown. Push the vacuum bag adaptor through the opening
opposite the zipper. The wider end of the adaptor will
remain on the inside of the vacuum bag when installed
properly.
 Align the raised slots on the vacuum bag adaptor with the
raised locking tabs on the main housing outlet; push the
bag adaptor onto the housing. Twist to lock into place.
 Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is upright.
 Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before
starting the unit.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES
See Figures 8 - 9.
WARNING:
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Always
stop the engine and ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door or installing/
changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object
into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
To install the vacuum tubes:
 Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by
aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots.
 Tap tube assembly on ground until the screw holes in
lower tube are in the raised slot of the upper tube. Secure
with supplied screws. See figure 1.
 Depress door tab using a straight screwdriver and open
vacuum inlet door.
 Align screw mounts on vacuum opening with screws on
vacuum tube assembly.
 Turning clockwise, tighten screws on upper vacuum tube
to secure to main housing.
To remove the vacuum tubes:
 Loosen screws of the upper vacuum tube by turning
counterclockwise.
 Remove the vacuum tube assembly from the main housing.
 Close the inlet cover door securely.
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