GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all safety and operational instructions. Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Keep this manual, sales receipts and applicable warranty forms for future reference.
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5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WORK AREA SAFETY Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some samples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
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operator to loud noises. When wearing hearing protection, you will have impaired ability to hear alarms, warnings and shouts from approaching people or approaching vehicles. Be extra diligent and observant of hazards and bystanders when wearing hearing protection devices. When someone approaches, turn the 3 in 1 blower/vac OFF immediately.
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5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC WARNING: Dust created by use of this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California and medical experts to cause cancer, respiratory injuries, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: •...
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WARNING: Always unplug the tool before making adjustments, changing the nozzle, removing debris from the blower screen, leaving the tool idle or unattended, cleaning, servicing, storing or transporting the tool. Such preventive measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally and causing serious injury. WARNING: Never modify the 3 in 1 blower/vac in any way.
5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so it will not get caught on the workpiece, tools or any other obstructions while you are working with the power tool.
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Handle cord carefully – Never carry the 3 in 1 blower/vac by cord or yank it to disconnect from power source. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Don’t force 3 in 1 blower/vac – It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC SYMBOLS SYMBOL MEANING WARNING: Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before us- ing this tool. Please pay particular attention to all sections of this User Guide that carry warning symbols and notices. Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
KNOW YOUR 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC Main handle Motor housing assembly Front handle Upper vacuum/ mulcher Vacuum tube cover Collection bag Lower vacuum/ Two speed / mulcher tube Off switch Blower tube lock button Upper blower tube Lower blower tube...
5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY FOR BLOWER MODE 1. ATTACHING THE BLOWER TUBE (Fig. 3 & 4) Ensure vacuum cover is attached to the motor housing. If not, attach cover as shown in (Fig. 3). NOTE: Tool will not operate in blower mode without vacuum cover in place.
OPERATION WARNING: Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to the operator, bystanders or pets. Keep bystanders and pets at least 15 ft (4.5 meters) away from the area of work and always wear suitable eye and ear protection, long pants and sturdy shoes or boots while operating the tool.
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5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC TO TURN THE 3 IN 1 BLOWER / VAC OFF To turn tool Off, pull the switch button back to TURN OFF position “0” (Fig. 15). IMPORTANT: After you have turned the 3 in 1 blower/ vac off, do not leave tool plugged into the power source.
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WARNING: Always make sure the collection bag is correctly attached. Always be aware of what is being drawn up into the 3 in 1 blower/vac tube. This product is only designed for garden debris like leaves, twigs and garden cuttings. TO EMPTY THE COLLECTION BAG The collection bag is attached to the 3 in 1 blower/vac in two places.
5124-250 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always wear protective gloves during maintenance operations. Do not carry out maintenance when the engine is running or hot. WARNING: Use only manufacturer approved replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury and poor performance.
TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Read User Guide first! Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the tool. Disconnect power supply. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE FAULT CORRECTION Tool's On/Off switch is in the Check whether the On/Off switch is in Off position. the On position. Cord not connected.
PARTS LIST WARNING When servicing, use only original equipment replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the 3 in 1 blower/vac. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this 3 in 1 blower/vac may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
WARRANTY BENCHMARK 3 IN 1 BLOWER/VAC WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase, return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for exchange. This warranty includes a three year warranty on batteries and chargers.
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