Chipper Chute, Drive Control, Speed Control

Drive Control

FORESIGHT IS BETTER

THAN NO SIGHT

SAFETY GLASSES

WEAR YOUR

Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the

Yard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on

it.

Know Your Yard Vacuum

OPERATION

	Starter	Speed Control
	Handle	Speed Control
	Handle
Throttle Control	Hose Handle	Blower Chute
	Lower	Bag
	Lower
	Hose Handle
	Bracket
	Bag Handle
	Hose
	Assembly
	Chipper	Spark Plug Wire
	Chipper
	Chute	Nozzle/Hose
Choke Control	Hanger	Vac Lever
	Hanger	Nozzle
	Bracket	Nozzle
	Nozzle Height
	Adjustment Lever

Figure 8

OPERATING CONTROLS (See Figure 8)

Chipper Chute

Allows twigs and small branches up to 1-1/2" in diameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.

Drive Control

Located on the underside of the upper handle, the drive control is used to engage/disengage wheels. Fully squeeze the drive control against the upper handle to engage the wheels; release to disengage. (DO NOT slip clutch).

Speed Control

Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed control is used to select the forward speed of the yard vacuum.

IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only when the engine is running. Changing the speed control setting with the engine off can damage the yard vacuum.

Nozzle Height Adjustment Lever

Used to adjust the nozzle ground clearance ranging from 5/8" to 4-1/8".

Throttle Control

This lever controls the engine speed and stop function. Through three separate positions on the lever from left to right, the operation is as follows:

			Stop
Start/	Slow/	Engine
Run	Idle		Off

Choke Control

The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting the engine.

Starter Handle

Used to start the engine.

Meets ANSI safety standards

Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).