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1-800-554-6723
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
GA2010
Gutter Cleanout Kit
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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 avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
250 Bobby Jones Expressway
Augusta, GA 30907
Copyright E2002 Electrolux Home Products, Inc.
530088286
2/7/02
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents against the fol-
lowing list. Refer to the illustrations in
the OPERATION section of this manual.
S Nozzle
Electric
Units
with Tabs
Tabs
S Elbow with spacer ring
S Extension Tube (4)
S Pivot Tube
S Adapter -- gas units with tabs
S Adapter -- electric units with tabs
S Adapter -- electric units with tube
release button
c Units
h
S Goggles
elease
ton
Examine parts for damage. Do not use
damaged parts.
If you need assistance or find parts mis-
sing or damaged, please call
1-800-554-6723.
Tube Release Button
ASSEMBLY
Match the blower outlet on your unit to
one of those illustrated. To begin assem-
bly, go to the section which corresponds
to your blower outlet.
GAS UNITS WITH TABS
1. Stop engine and wait until impeller
has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach-
ments from unit.
3. Insert the notched end of the adapter
into the elbow tube; push parts to-
gether until the adapter snaps into
place.
Units
Tabs
Tabs
Elbow
Blower Outlet
Notched End
Groove
Adapter
4. Align the grooves on the adapter with
the tabs inside the blower outlet.
5. Insert the adapter into the blower out-
let; turn adapter clockwise until parts
snap into place.
6. Proceed to ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
SEMBLY.
Electric
its
th
GAS UNITS WITH SLOT &
CLAMP RING
ads
1. Stop engine and wait until impeller
has completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach-
ments from unit.
3. Thread spacer ring onto elbow threads
until secure.
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4. Align the grooves on the adapter with
the tabs on the blower outlet.
5. Push adapter onto the blower outlet;
turn adapter clockwise until parts
snap into place.
6. Proceed to ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
SEMBLY.
E
acer
Ring
ELECTRIC UNITS WITH TUBE
RELEASE BUTTON
Slot
Key
Clamp Ring
1. Stop the motor, disconnect power
source, and wait until impeller has
completely stopped turning.
4. Align key with slot and insert elbow
into blower outlet.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach-
ments from unit.
3. Insert the notched end of the adapter
into elbow; push parts together until
the adapter snaps into place.
5. Securely tighten the clamp by turning
the knob.
6. Proceed to ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
SEMBLY.
ELECTRIC UNITS WITH THREADS
1. Stop the motor, disconnect power
source, and wait until impeller has
completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach-
ments from unit.
Notched End
Tube Release
Hole for
Button
ube release
utton
3. Remove spacer ring from elbow.
4. Thread the small end of the elbow
into the blower outlet until the elbow
stop is about 3/8 inch from blower
outlet.
Elbow
Adapter
t
4. Align the grooves on the adapter with
the grooves on the blower outlet.
5. Push the adapter onto the blower out-
let until it snaps into place (adapter is
secured by tube release button).
6. Proceed to ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
SEMBLY.
ALL UNITS -- TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Push the slotted end of the pivot tube
over the elbow until the flange bottoms
out in the elbow groove.
5. Proceed to ALL UNITS -- TUBE AS-
SEMBLY.
ELECTRIC UNITS WITH TABS
1. Stop the motor, disconnect power
source, and wait until impeller has
completely stopped turning.
2. Remove all tubes or other attach-
ments from unit.
3. Insert the notched end of the adapter
into the elbow tube; push parts to-
gether until the adapter snaps into
place.
NOTE: Be sure flange snaps into groove.
Pivot Tube
Flange
Elbow Groove
Elbow
2. Test rotating action of the pivot tube
by rotating the pivot tube right and
left.
Notched
End
Groove
Tab
3. Assemble extension tubes up to a to-
tal of 4, depending on the height of
gutter to be cleaned.
4. Thread nozzle onto the last tube.
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NOTE: Make sure threaded joints (tubes
and nozzle) are securely tightened.
5. Align the tube assembly in a vertical
position.
6. Thread extension tube assembly
onto the end of the pivot tube.
Pivot
Tube
Nozzle
Extension
Tubes
Elbow
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR GUTTER ATTACHMENT
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
UNIT. Compare illustrations to your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Adapter for
Gas Units with
Mounting Tabs
Adapter for
Adapter for
Electric Units
Electric Units
with Tube
Nozzle
with Mounting Tabs
Release Button
Extension Tube
Pivot Tube
Decal
Elbow with Spacer Ring
Goggles
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING
POSITION
(for gas units only)
WARNING: You MUST make sure
the tubes are secure before using the unit.
Do not use the unit without all of the tubes
properly attached to avoid flying debris
and/or impeller contact which can cause
serious injury. Always wear eye protection
to prevent rocks or debris from being
blown or ricocheting into the eyes and
face which can result in blindness or seri-
ous injury.
D Follow the STARTING INSTRUCTIONS
in your instruction manual.
D Support the gutter attachment with
one hand as soon as the engine or
motor starts.
WARNING: Hold the unit as illus-
trated when starting (for gas units only).
Do not set unit on any surface except a
clean, hard area when starting and/or
using the unit. Debris such as gravel,
sand, dust, grass, etc could be picked
up by the air intake and thrown out
through the discharge opening, damag-
ing the unit or property, or causing seri-
ous injury to bystanders or the operator.
SUPPORT
THE TUBES
NOTE: When starting unit, lean the top of OPERATING TIPS
gutter attachment against a wall, tree, etc.,
for support.
D
Wear eye protection to guard against
eye injury.
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D To reduce the risk of hearing loss as-
sociated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
D To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine/disconnect from the power
source and wait until impeller has
completely stopped turning before
installing or removing attachments.
D Stand 3 to 4 feet away from building.
D Rotate the pivot tube to position the
nozzle right or left.
MAINTENANCE
CHECK FOR CLOGGED TUBES
S Nozzle and tubes should be free from
obstructions and debris.
AFTER EACH USE
BEFORE EACH USE
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
S Nozzle and tube connections
S Adapter (if used)
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND LA-
S Screws and handles on blower
BELS
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for
S Inspect complete unit for loose or
damaged parts. Clean the unit using a
damp cloth with a mild detergent.
replacement of damaged or worn parts. S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
STORAGE
SEASONAL STORAGE
WARNING: Perform the followIng
steps after each use:
Prepare your unit for storage at the end
of the season or if it will not be used for
30 days or more.
S Allow motor/engine to cool before
storing or transporting.
If your unit is to be stored for a period of
time:
S Store the unit well out of the reach of
children.
S Clean the unit thoroughly before
lengthy storage.
S Store in a clean dry area.
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