Attaching The Blower Chute (If Equipped)
NOTE: The blower chute is an optional feature on some model yard vacuums. It is NOT standard equipment. If your unit is not equipped with a blower chute, contact Customer Support as instructed on page 2 for information regarding price and availability.
•Grasp blower chute with one hand and slide locking rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine. Use end of 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 the safety switch button is fully depressed by the front tab on the blower chute.
•Raise the nozzle height to the highest setting when using the blower chute. Refer to nozzle height adjustment in the OPERATION section.
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Safety | Tab | Locking |
Switch |
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Button |
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Locking |
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Rod |
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Figure 5
SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR YARD VACUUM |
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Starter Handle |
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Bag |
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Side Bracket |
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Bag Handle |
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Handle Bracket |
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Hose Handle | Nozzle/Hose | |
Vac Handle | ||
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Chipper Chute | Blower Chute* | |
Nozzle | ||
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Side Hanger |
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Bracket |
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Nozzle Height |
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Adjustment Lever |
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Figure 6
Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrations in Figure 6 with your unit to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
WARNING: The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with the Yard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is attached to the right upper handle. Stand behind unit and pull the starter handle to start engine.
Bag
Collects shredded material fed through the chipper chute or vacuumed through the nozzle or hose.
Bag Handle
Used to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching, removing, and emptying bag.
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