•Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to unlock and empty contents. See Figure 7.
•Hold bag handle and bag clip while emptying the contents.
•Compress bag opening and fold inner flap over opening.
•Fold outer flap over inner flap and insert buttons on the bag through metal outlets.
•Twist the buttons to lock bag.
Buttons |
Bag Clip |
Inner Flap |
Bag Handle |
Outer Flap |
Strap |
Figure 7
To Remove Blower Chute
•Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward engine to release. Refer to Figure 5.
•Remove blower chute from rim of the discharge opening.
Using the Nozzle Vacuum
•Place nozzle/hose vac handle in the top position on the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle. See Figure 8.
•The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole of the hose adapter to operate the nozzle vac.
•Place both hands on top of upper handle to push unit over yard waste.
Yard waste such as leaves and pine needles can be vacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding. After material has been shredded by the flail blades on the impeller assembly, it will be discharged into catcher bag or through blower chute. Do not attempt to shred or chip any material other than vegetation found in a normal yard (i.e. branches, leaves, twigs, etc.) Avoid fibrous plants such as tomato vines until they are thoroughly dried out. Materials such as stalks or heavy branches up to 1 1/2” in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.
Nozzle/Hose |
Vac Handle |
(Top Position) |
Spring Loaded Pin |
(First Hole) |
Figure 8
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside the housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen becomes clogged, remove and clean as instructed in
SECTION 5: MAINTAINING YOUR YARD VACUUM. For best performance, it is also important to keep the chipper blade sharp.
WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustments without first stopping engine and disconnecting spark plug wire.
Using the Hose Assembly
•Place nozzle/hose vac handle in the bottom position on the nozzle to redirect vacuum to the hose assembly. See Figure 9.
•The spring loaded pin must be in the second hole of the hose adapter to operate the hose assembly.
•Unhook the hose from upper handle bracket and grasp the hose handle to guide while vacuuming yard waste such as leaves or pine needles in hard to reach places.
Nozzle/Hose |
Vac Handle |
(Bottom Position) |
Spring Loaded Pin |
(Second Hole) |
Figure 9
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