OPERATION
VACUUM OPERATION
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag installed. Use of an improperly assembled unit could result in serious personal injury.
nInstall the vacuum tubes and bag. Refer to the Assembly section earlier in this manual.
nPlace the vacuum bag strap over your shoulder and hold the handle knobs in your hands. (Proper operating posi- tion is shown in fig. 8.)
nStart the blower/vac. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual.
nMove the unit from side to side along outer edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
nHold the motor higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube.
nAlways point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside.
nTo avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up rocks, broken glass, bottles, any type of metal objects, or other similar objects.
nIf the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the motor, unplug the power cord, and wait for all moving parts to stop before cleaning out the obstruction. Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the debris from the blower fan housing. Remove the bag and clear the tube. A small rod or stick may be required to clear the entire tube length. Ensure that all debris has been cleared before reassembling the vacuum tubes.