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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TOWING THE SWEEPER
Trailing type sweeper should not be towed while mowing. The mowing speed is generally too slow
for the sweeper to pick up grass, leaves or debris and throw them into the back of the basket.
OPERATING SPEED
Moving the sweeper forward rotates the brushes, propelling the leaves, clippings, etc. into
the basket.
SWEEPING TIPS
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Use sweeper in early Spring to give your lawn a beautiful cleaning.
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Use your sweeper before mowing to pick up stones, sticks and other debris. This
couldsave damage to the mower and prevent personal injury. Sweeping will also
stand turf on end for a clean, even mowing.
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Use sweeper after mowing to remove turf clippings and give the lawn a blanket-like effect.
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Sweep often in Fall as leaves are dropping. Don’t wait until all the leaves are all off trees.
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For best sweeping results keep lawn cut short. When sweeping turf clippings, do not overload
basket. Turf clippings are heavy and overloading will put unnecessary stress on the basket.
DUMPING BASKET
The load is dumped from the basket by pulling the basket forward with the rope, causing the basket
to pivot into a semi-inverted position. When the load is discharged, allow the rope and basket to
return to their normal position.
BASKET CARE
The basket should always be emptied immediately after each time the sweeper is used, especially
when the grass or leaves are wet or damp. Keeping the basket dry will lengthen its service life.
