IMPORTANT MANUAL _ Do Not Throw Away ‘TRADEMARKS OPERATOR’S MANUAL: & WARNING: Read the Operator's Manual and Follow All Warnings and Safety Instructions. Failure To Do So ‘Can Result in Serious Injury. Always Wear Eye Protection During Operation VAC ATTACHMENT KIT #952-701613 (VA 1905) FITS BLOWER MODELS 920, 925, 960, 1920, 1925, 1960, and 2540TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOW YOUR KIT...... 2 . Vacuum Bag Assembly 4 ‘A Introduction « ee 2 . Vacuum Tube Assembly 4 B. Unpacking Instructions 2 E. Blower Conversion 6 C. Carton Contents 22 Starting Instructions = 6 WEED EATER® ACCESSORIES II2 ASSEMBLY — MODEL 2546 61 a WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 USING YOUR TOOL AS A VACUUM | 8 ASSEMBLY — GAS UNITS ‘A. Vacuum Safety 8 ‘A. Preparation ....... cece B. Operating Tips ile B. Rear Handle Assembly ‘4_ PARTS AND SERVICE, Jack Cover KNOW YOUR KIT A. INTRODUCTION B. UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS * Your Vac Attachment Kit will adapt the Gasoline Models 920, 925, 960, 1920, 1925, 1960 and Elec- tric Model 2540 to vacuum capability when properly installed. ‘© A Gutter Attachment Kit (Model GA 900) isalso available through your WEED EATER® Dealer 1. Remove contents from the cartonif you have not done 50. 2. Check parts against the Carton Contents List below. 3. Examine parts for damage. Do not use damaged pars. 4. Notify your WEED EATER® Dealer immediately fa partis missing or damaged. . CARTON CONTENTS ay KEY CARTON CONTENTS: NO. 1 Collection Bag 2 Bag Elbow Tube 3 Rear Handle Assembly 4 ‘Clamp-Section Tube (fo Be Used on Old Models ONLY) Spacer Ring Upper Vacuum Tube 5 TubeVacuum = Lower Vacuum Tube / te Operator's Manual (Not Shown) Q (GAs UNITS » &OX WEED EATER® ACCESSORIES .TEM SAFETY GOGGLES .. SAFETY FACESHIELD ..... GUTTER ATTACHMENT KIT SHOULDER STRAP . ULLUSTRATED PARTS LIST OPERATOR'S MANUAL ORDERNO. = 952-701506 952-701601 ++ 952-701586 952-701548. + 530-066595 + 530-066964A WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ‘The warnings and safety instructions in this manual and in the manual for the original tool must be followed to pro- vide reasonable safety and efficiency in using this tool. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and {instructions in both manuals and on the tool. Read both Operator’s Manuals entirely before assembling the attach- ‘ment and using the tool! Restrict the use ofthis tool to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and Instructions in both manuals and on the tool. OPERATOR SAFETY 1. Always wear a safety face shleld or goggles to pre- vent rocks or debris from being blown oF Into eyes and face which can result in blindness or serious injury. See “Accessories.” 2. Always wear long pants, shoes and gloves. Do not ‘wear loose clothing, jewelry, short pans, sandals or go barefoot. For the gasoline model, donot wear rubber or any other insulated gloves to avoid staticelectricity shock. For the electric model, use of rubber gloves is recommended. 3. Do not operate this tool when you are tired, il or under the influence of akcohol, drugsor medication, TOOL SAFETY 1. Inspect the entire tool before each use. Replace damaged pars. Make surealfastenersareinplaceand securely fastened. See “Assembly.” 2. Always see your WEED EATER® dealer toreplace Impeller. Parts that are chipped, cracked or ‘damaged in any way can fly apart and cause serious injury. Replace damaged parts before using the tool. 3. Donotuse unless the vacuum inlet cover is closed or vacuum tube is attached. 4, Makesurethe vacuum tubesare property installed and securely fastened, Refer to “Assembl 5. Inspect the area before starting the tool. As a ‘acum, thetoolisdesigned to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Donot ‘vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass, et. toavoid severe damage to the impeller. Do not attempt 10 ‘acum water or other liquids to avoid electrical shock. 6. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug (gasoline model) or stop the motor and disconnect. from the power source (electric model) before open- ingthe vacuum inlet door or attempting oinsert or removetthe suction tube. The engine or motor mustbe stopped and the impeller blades no longer tuning 0 ‘avoid injury from the rotating blades. 7. Use only genuine WEED EATER? replacement parts as recommended by the manufacturer. OPERATION SAFETY 1, Keepothersincluding children, animals, bystanders and helpers a minimum of 30 feet away. Stop the engine or motor immediately if you are approached. 2. Inspect the area before starting the tool, As a vacuum, thetoolis designed to pickup dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Do not ‘vacuum stones, gravel, metal, broken glass et. toawoid severe damage to the impeller. Do not attempt 10 vacuum water or other liquids avoid electrical shock. 3. Stoptheengine (gasmodel) or disconnect from the power source (electric model) when the toolisnot in tise, 4, Donotover-reach or use from unstable surfaces such asladders, trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at all times. ‘5. Never place any object in the air intake opening as this could restrict proper airflow and cause damage to the tool. 6. Never run the engine or motor without the proper ‘equipment attached. When used asa vacuum, always install the suction tube and collection bag assembly. Make sure the collection bag assembly is completely Zipped when the engine or motor isrunning to svi fy- ing debris 7. Alwaysuse the shoulder strap attached tothe collec- ton bag when vacuuming to avoid loss of control 8, Never use for spreading or misting chemicals, fer- tilizers or toxic substances. 9. Avold situations that could catch the collection bbag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do ‘ot vacuum ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles etc. Donot vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes. 10. Use only for jobs explained in this manual. [I fsituations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgement. Contact yourdealer f you need assistance.