Operating Manual

Using plastic PowerBags | Using paper PowerBags | Safety | Parts List

Ways to use the PowerBag® system:


On ground with plastic or paper PowerBag
With shoulder strap & plastic PowerBag	Plastic PowerBag attached directly to blower vacuum

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Using plastic PowerBags®

The PowerBag universal handle

Pull the cord from the end of the handle until it "clicks" to form a loop

Prepare the handle & plastic PowerBag for use

Insert the handle into the channel inside the top of the bag
Ensure the handle is fully inserted to the very end of the channel
With the loop inside the bag, push a generous amount of the bag into the loop

Note: If the vent holes in the bag are stuck together, use your hand to open an 8-inch area to allow the nozzle to be fully inserted.

Using the universal feeder hose with plastic bags

Prepare the handle as above
Slip the nozzle into the open loop of the handle
Push the button on top of the handle to secure the bag to the blower vacuum
The system can now be used on the ground or with the blower vac shoulder strap

The universal feeder hose

Slip the universal coupling over the discharge neck on the blower vacuum
Securely tighten the Velcro®-like strap to fasten the feeder hose to the vacuum

Metal Clip - for use only when carrying the bag

The metal clip is inserted into the slot on top of the handle to support the bag (Note: This will make a small hole in the bag)
The metal clip may be attached to your blower vac's shoulder strap or to your belt. Adjust the length of the shoulder strap so the bag can rest on the ground

Attach the PowerBag directly to a blower vacuum

Slip the open loop on the handle over the discharge end of the blower vacuum
Push the button on top of the handle to secure the bag
And... "You're ready to go"

Note: Some discharge ends on some blower vacuums may not provide enough of a collar to hold the loop in place. A cinch strap, surgical tubing, electrical tie or the fitting from your canvas bag can be used to create a collar (these parts are not provided with the System).

When PowerBag is full:

Pull the handle away from the blower vacuum or nozzle until it clicks
Remove the handle from bag
..."Drop it at the curb".

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Using paper PowerBags®

See instructions above for setup of feeder hose

Open the valve of the paper PowerBag
Place the cinch strap around the paper valve and slip it on as far as it will go
Insert the nozzle fully into the open valve
Secure the bag to the nozzle with the cinch strap

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Safety Information, Instructions & Warnings

Warning: Follow all Safety and Operating Instructions provided with your blower vacuum.

Warning: Dust created when using blower vacuums may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some of these chemicals are compounds in fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and pesticides. To reduce exposure to these chemicals, wear safety equipment such as dust masks and use the PowerBag® System on the ground.

Caution: Always wear appropriate safety equipment such as earplugs, goggles and dust masks recommended by blower vacuum manufacturers for hearing, sight and respiratory protection.
Inspect work area before using your blower vacuum. Remove all potentially hazardous materials such as rocks, glass and wire.
Keep children, bystanders and pets a minimum of 30 feet away from the work area.

Warning: Avoid danger to children. Keep plastic bags away from children. Do not use plastic bags in cribs, beds, playpens or strollers.

Read all instructions before using the PowerBag® System.

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Velcro® is the registered trademark of Velcro Industries B.V. Ltd Liab Co, Netherlands.
PowerBag® is the registered trademark of Smart Innovations Inc.