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| OPERATION |
| Drive Control | |
Starter |
| Speed Control |
| Throttle Control Choke Control | |
Handle |
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| Bag |
Lower |
| Bag Handle |
Hose Handle |
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Bracket |
| Oil Fill |
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Hose |
| Gasoline Fill |
| Spark Plug Wire | |
Handle |
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| Hose Assembly |
† Blower | Chipper | Nozzle/Hose |
Chute | Chute | Vac Lever |
Hanger Bracket | Nozzle | |
Nozzle Height |
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Adjustment Lever | † If Equipped |
Figure 10 |
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Now that you have set up your yard vacuum for operation, get acquainted with its controls and features. These are described below and illustrated on this page. This knowledge will allow you to use your new equipment to its fullest potential.
WARNING
The operation of any yard vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or eye shields while operating or performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Chipper Chute
Allows twigs and small branches up to
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).
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 approximately from 5/8” to 4 1/8”. See Figure 10.
Nozzle
Yard waste such as leaves or pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.
Hose Assembly
Used as an alternative to the nozzle to vacuum yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places. See Figure 10.
Nozzle/ Hose Vac Lever
The nozzle/hose vac handle is located on top of the nozzle. Use it to switch vacuum suction between the nozzle and the hose assembly.
Speed Control | Hose Handle |
Located on the left side of the upper handle, the speed control is used | Used to guide hose assembly when vacuuming. |
to select the forward speed of the yard vacuum. |
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Meets ANSI Safety Standards
Craftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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