14Operation
INTENDED USE: This machine is designed for vacuuming leaves, grass clippings and other types of organic litter.
Debris mixed with cans, bottles and small amounts of sand can be vacuumed; however, it is not this machine's primary purpose. Vacuuming cans, bottles and sand will affect the longevity of your machine.
Do not operate if excessive vibration occurs. If excessive vibration occurs, shut engine off immediately and check for damaged or worn impeller, loose impeller bolt, loose impeller key, loose engine or lodged foreign objects. Note: See parts list for proper impeller bolt torque specifications. (See trouble shooting section on page 8).
Like all mechanical tools, reasonable care must be used when operating machine.
Inspect machine work area and machine before operat- ing. Make sure that all operators of this equipment are trained in general machine use and safety.
PUT OIL IN ENGINE BEFORE STARTING.
14.1STARTING
ENGINE: See engine manufacturer’s instructions for type and amount of oil and gasoline used.
Engine must be level when checking and filling oil and gasoline.
FUEL VALVE: Move fuel valve to "ON" position (when provided on engine).
PRIMER: Push primer per engine instructions.
IF YOUR UNIT FAILS TO START:
See Troubleshooting on page 8.
14.2VACUUMING OPERATION
VACUUM NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: is raised and lowered by pulling slightly upward on handle and pulling height adjust control (item 23) out on left side of handle. (Note: Top notch is intended for use with hose kit to cut off intake air.)
FOR MAXIMUM PICKUP: Adjust nozzle close to
debris, but without blocking airflow into the nozzle. NOTE: Never bury nozzle into debris.
CLEARING A CLOGGED NOZZLE
&EXHAUST: Turn engine off and wait for impeller to stop completely and disconnect spark plug wire. Wearing durable gloves, remove clog. Danger, the clog may contain sharp materials. Reconnect spark plug wire.
14.10COMPOST
Vacuumed leaves, grass and other organic material from your own yard can be emptied into a pile or composter to provide enriched soil for later use as fertilizer in gardens and flower beds (see fig. 3).
Note: Allow green chips to dry before spreading around living plants.
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14.3DEBRIS BAG
Debris bags are normal replaceable wear items.
Note: Frequently empty debris to prevent bag overloading with more weight than you can lift.
An optional bag and dust cover is available for use where debris will be vacuumed in dusty conditions (see Optional Accessories shown on page 1).
DO NOT place bag on or near hot surface, such as engine. Your new bag requires a
Be sure engine has come to a complete stop before removing or emptying bag.
This vacuum is designed for picking up trash, organic material and other similar debris (see Safety Warnings page
•The debris bag must be cleaned more frequently. A vacuum with a clean, pillow soft bag will have good pickup perfor- mance. One with a dirty, tight bag will have poor pickup performance. If dirty, empty debris and vigorously shake bag free of dust.
•Machine or
Having one or more spare debris bags is a good way to reduce down time while dirty bags are being cleaned.
•DO NOT leave debris in bag while in storage.
14.4HANDLING &TRANSPORTING:
Using two people to lift machine is recommended. Lift holding the handle and front of nozzle. Secure in place during transport.
14.5STORAGE
Never store engine indoors or in enclosed poorly venti- lated areas with fuel in tank, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light, as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer or other gas appliance.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more, prepare as follows:
Be sure engine is cool. Do not smoke. Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine. Drain fuel outdoors, into an approved container, away from open flame. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine runs out of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel stabilizer (such as
Do not store with debris in bag.
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