OPERATION
BLOWER OPERATION
Figure 25: Blower operation.
OPERATION
'1. Prepare the unit for blower operation by following the assembly steps on Page 12.
2.Blower Operation begins in the processing chamber where fan blades attached to the flywheel create a suction which draws air from underneath the machine,
Air flows through the chamber and is propelled out through the blower deflector.
3.To stop the machine, move the Engine Control Lever all the way to the left (toward turtle position) until it stops.
4.Listen for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. There is an audible, distinct sound produced as the cutting blades slow down Wait for this sound to stop
before inspecting, servicing, or changing the operating mode of the machine_
DANGER
To PreventPersonal Injury or Properly Damage:
,,Cutting blades begin to rotate when the engine starts and slow down gradually after the engine is shut off. Do not allow hands or any other part of the
body or clothing inside the vacuum hose opening, blower dischargeopening, chipper chute, or near any
moving part.
•Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, stop the engine and make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire and secure it away from the spark plug.
= To avoid personal injury or property damage, keep clear of the blower discharge area.. Material exits at high speed from the blower deflector.
oReview all of the rules in the Safety Section of this
Manual.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE THE CHIPPER IF THE MACHINE tS SET UP FOR BLOWER OPERATION., THE VACUUM INLET CAP MUST BE INSTALLED DURING BLOWER OPERATION,,
IMPORTANT: IF THE MACHINE JAMS OR CLOGS, IMMEDIATELY STOP THE ENGINE AND MAKE SURE
THAT ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP° DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SECURE IT AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUG REFER TO PAGE 26 FOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REMOVE JAMS AND CLOGS,
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