STOPPING YOUR UNIT

•Slide the switch to the OFF position.

STARTING YOUR UNIT

•Slide the switch to the LOW or HIGH position.

OPERATING YOUR UNIT

&WARNING

DO NOT USE THE UNIT WITHOUT THE

BLOWER TUBES PROPERLY AT- TACHED TO AVOID FLYING DEBRIS AND/OR IMPELLER CONTACT WHICH CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.

ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT ROCKS OR DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES AND FACE WHICH CAN RESULT IN BLINDNESS OR SERIOUS INJURY,

USING YOUR UNIT AS A BLOWER (Fig. 15 )

Use your unit as a blower for sweeping debris or grass clippings from driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.

Use your unit as a blower for blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into piles, or removing debris from corners, around

joints, and between bricks.

•Direct air flow by directing the nozzFedown or to one side. Always work away from solid objects such as walks, large stones, automobiles, and fences.

•Clean comers by starting in corners and moving outward to straight areas to prevent an accumulation of debris which could fly into face.

•Be careful when working near plants. The force of the air could damage tender plants.

Figure 15

USING YOUR UNIT AS A VACUUM (Fig. 16 )

Use your unit as a vacuum to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, smail twigs, and bits of paper.

•F0r best results operate your unit at high speed, while us- ing as a vacuum.

•Move the unit sfowly back and forth over debris to be vac-

uumed. Avoid forcing the vacuum tubes into a pile of debris as this can clog the unit.

•Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above the ground.

NOTE: If the unit becomes clogged:

•Stop the unit and disconnect the power source.

•Wait until the impelter has completely stopped turning, then remove the vacuum tubes.

•Carefully reach into the vacuum opening and clear out debris.

IMPORTANT: THE COLLECTION BAG MUST BE PROP- ERLY EMPTIED.

•You must propedy empty and maintain the collection bag to avoid deterioration and obstructionof air flow.

•Remove the collection bag from the unit and empty after each use. Do not store collectionbag containing leaves, grass, etc.

•Wash the collection bag once a year. Remove the bag from the blower and turn the bag inside out. Wash the bag with a water hose. Allow the bag to hang and dry before you reuse the bag.

Vacuum Operating Position

DO NOT FORCE INTO PILE.

DO MOVE VACUUM SLOWLY

BACK AND FORTH.

Figure 16

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358.798340, 79834 specifications

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