NOTE: The safety switch button attached to the mounting bracket must be fully depressed by the front tab on the bag handle when securing the bag or the engine will not start. See Figure 4.

Front Tab

Stud

Figure 4

Attaching The Blower Chute (If equipped)

Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod of the mounting bracket with other hand toward the engine. Use end of the mounting bracket as leverage when sliding the locking rod. See Figure 5.

Slip blower chute over rim of the discharge opening and release locking rod to secure chute in place. Make sure safety switch button is fully depressed by the front tab on the blower chute. See Figure 5.

Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle height adjustment in the OPERATION section.

Front

Blower

Tab

Chute

 

Locking

 

Rod

 

Figure 5

SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR CHIPPER SHREDDER VACUUM

Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your chipper shredder vacuum. Compare the illustration in Figure 6 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

 

Blower Chute

 

(optional)

 

Bag Handle

Bag

 

 

Spark Plug

 

Nozzle Height

 

Adjustment Lever

Chipper Chute

Nozzle

Figure 6

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