Poulan Pro SM400 Instruction Manual page 6

5. Place the hooks on the upper vacuum tube
on the retaining posts of the unit.
6. Pivot the tube until it is secured to the
blower unit by the vacuum inlet latch.
PIVOT
Inlet Cover
Latch
Retaining
Hook Post
HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM
VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE
1. Remove the vacuum tubes by inserting
the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area
of the vacuum inlet.
2. Gently tilt handle of screwdriver toward
the back of the unit to release the latch
while pulting up on the upper vacuum tube
with your other hand.
Latch Area
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SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
1. Hold the unit as shown with the muffler side
facing away from your body and clothes.
2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head
and onto your right shoulder.
3. Extend your left arm toward the rear of the
vacuum bag.
4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum
bag/shoulder strap seam lies between
your thumb and index finger.
5. Make sure air flows freely from the elbow
tube into bag. If bag is kinked, the unit will
not operate properly.
3. Remove the vacuum bag.
4. Close the vacuum inlet cover and make
sure it is latched closed.
5. Reinstall the blower tube (see BLOWER
TUBE ASSEMBLY).
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