operation
VACUUM OPERATION
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes, vacuum bag, handle knob, and handle installed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Install the vacuum tubes, handle, handle knob, and bag. Refer to the Assembly section earlier in this manual.
Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual.
Place the vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder. Hold the handle in your right hand and the handle knob with your left hand.
Move the blower/vacuum from side to side along outer edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube.
Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside.
To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up rocks, broken glass, bottles, any type of metal objects, or other similar objects.
If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire 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.
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