OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM

Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 13). Check for the following:

•Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt.

Fig. 13

OPERATING TIPS

•Be sure the vacuum bag is zipped closed before operating the unit.

•Assure the unit is not directed at loose debris or persons before starting unit.

•The unit is in good working condition. The tubes and guards are in place and secure.

•Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear handle or grips.

•To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), the use of hearing protection is required.

•Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris away.

•After using blowers and other equipment, clean up. Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.

OPERATING AS A BLOWER1.Start engine. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.

2.Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the up position (Blower Mode) (Fig. 14).

NOTE: Never use the unit with the lever in the halfway position.

3.Place the shoulder harness over your head and onto your shoulder and adjust properly, see Installing and Adjusting the Shoulder Harness.

Hold the blower as shown in Figures. 15, 16, and 17. Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches above the ground or floor. Slowly advance, keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you.

Vacuum

Mode

Change-over lever

Blower

 

Mode

Fig. 194

Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low speed than high, while high speed is better for moving heavier items like large debris or gravel.

Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard to clean areas (Fig. 15).

Use the blower around buildings and for other normal cleaning (Fig. 16).

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

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