GB-11
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Hold the blower as shown in Figures 16, 17 and
18. 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.
• Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low
speed than high. High speed is better for moving
heavier items like large debris or gravel.
•
Use the blower to clean around trees, shrubs, flower
beds and other hard to clean areas (Fig. 16).
• Use the blower around buildings and for other
normal cleaning tasks (Fig. 17).
•
Use the blower for walls, overhangs and screens
(Fig. 18)
OPERATING AS A VACUUM
1. Start the engine. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
2. Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to
the down position (vacuum mode) (Fig. 19).
NOTE:
Never use the unit with the change-over le-
ver halfway in between either position.
3. Place the shoulder harness over your head, onto
your shoulder, and adjust it properly. See Installing
and Adjusting the Shoulder Harness.
4. Hold the vacuum, tilting the blower/vacuum tube
slightly and use a sweeping action to collect light
debris (Fig. 20). Small leaves and twigs will flow
into the vacuum bag and be mulched as they pass
through the impeller housing, allowing the vacuum
bag to hold more debris.
CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE/IMPELLER
1. Put the ignition switch in the OFF position [O] (Fig.
11) and wait for the impeller to fully stop rotating.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the unit
from starting.
3. Remove the blower/vacuum tube and the vacuum
bag.
