6.Alignslantedendoflowervacuumtubeasshown.Firmlypushlowervacuumtubeintouppervacuumtube. --6 Slantedendoflowervacuumtube HOW TO CONVERT UNIT FROM VACUUM USE TO BLOWER USE WARNING: While blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler side facing away from your body and clothes (see OPERATING POSITION). 1. Remove the elbow tube and vacuum bag by turning the knob counterclockwise to loosen the elbow tube. 2. Remove the vacuum tubes by turning the tubes clockwise. 3. Close the vacuum inlet cover and

Always wear eye protection. ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel d’instructions et bienrespecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de securite. Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves. R BP400 ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions Electrolux Home Products, Inc.

Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with amild detergent. S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth. CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Cover Air Filter Screws Cleaning the air filter: A dirty air filter decreases engine performance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions. Always clean or replace air filter after every 5 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. S Clean the cover and the area around it to keep debris from falling into the carburetor chamber when the cover

ENGINE S Remove spark plug and pour 1 teaspoon of 40:1, 2-cycle engine oil (air cooled) through the spark plug opening. Slowly pull the starter rope 8 to 10 times to distribute oil. S Replace spark plug with new one of recom mended type and heat range. S Clean air filter. S Check entire unit for loose screws, nuts, and bolts. Replace any damaged, broken, or worn parts. S At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio. OTHER S Do not store gasolin

tion. Plug connectors must be undamaged. D Always store gasoline in a container ap- The extension cord used to reach the pow- proved for flammable liquids. er source must be heavy enough to carryELECTRICAL SAFETY (for electric current from the power source the full length powerheads) of the extension cord to the unit. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power andWARNING: overheating. If in doubt, use the next heavi- Avoid a dangerous environment. T

--8 WARNING: Alternative fuels (not gasoline) such as E- --15 (15%alcohol), E- --20 (20% alcohol), E- --85 (85% alcohol) are NOT classified as gasoline and are NOT approved for use in 2- --stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels will cause problems such as: improper clutch engagements, overheating, vapor lock, power loss, lubrication deficiency, deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets and internal carburetor components, etc. Alternative fuels cause high moisture absorption into the fuel/o

6. To remove the tubes, turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the tubes; remove the tubes. --5 HIGH- --SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY When greater air speed is desired, use the high- --speed nozzle. Lower Blower Tube Tab 1. Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs on the lower blower tube. High- -Speed Nozzle Slot 2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower blower tube. 3. Turn the nozzle clockwise until a click is felt to secure the nozzle to the lower blower tube. VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY 1. Open the zipper on

ADVERTENCIA: Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en lesiones graves. AVERTISSEMENT: Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertissements et toutes les instructions de securite. Tout defaut de le faire pourrait entrainer des blessures graves. Instruction Manual Manual de Instrucciones Manuel d’Instructions 3000B Electrolux Home Products, Inc. 250 Bobby Jones Expressway Augusta, GA 30907 Copyrigh

A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 3.2 fluid ounces (95 ml) of oil with 1 gallon (4 liters) of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel, follow instructions printed on container. Once oil is added to gasoline, shake container momentarily to assure that the fuel is thoroughly mixed. Always read and follow the safety rules relating to fuel before fueling your unit. --8 CAUTION: Never use straight gasoline in your unit. This w

S Disconnect the unit from the power source when not in use. Do not leave the unit when it is plugged into outlet. S Do not set the unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while the unit is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc., could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening, damaging the unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. S Do not overreach or use from unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep slo