OPERATION
WARNING
Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 8.
nStart the blower. Refer to “Starting and Stopping” earlier in this manual. Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder. Adjust the straps to a comfortable position. Refer to “Adjusting Har- ness Straps” earlier in this manual. Operate the blower from the right side as shown in illustration.
nTo keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.
nTo reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.
nOperate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job.
nCheck your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters.
nUse rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available.
nConserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches and gardens.
nWatch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
nUse the nozzle for larger volume, so the air stream can work close to the ground.
nAfter using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris properly.
CRUISE CONTROL / THROTTLE LOCK
The Cruise Control (throttle lock) can be used to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the cruise control / throttle lock: See Figure 9.
nPull cruise control lever back toward user, and stop at the desired throttle setting.
nTo release the cruise control, push cruise control lever all the way toward the front of unit.
PROPER OPERATING POSITION
Fig. 8
CRUISE CONTROL (THROTTLE LOCK)
THROTTLE TRIGGER
Fig. 9
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