8
Figure 7
TO REMOVE BLOWER CHUTE
(If Equipped)
1.
Grasp blower chute with one hand and pull lock
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release. See Figure 6.
2.
Remove blower chute from over the rim of the
discharge opening.
OPERATION
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 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. Material such as stalks or heavy branches up to
1 1/2" in diameter may be fed into the chipper chute.
See Figure 8.
Figure 8
IMPORTANT:
The flail screen located inside the
housing in the discharge area. If the flail screen
becomes clogged, remove and clean as
instructed in SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE. For best
performance, it is important to keep the chipper
blade sharp. Refer to SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE.
WARNING:
Do not at any time make
any adjustment to the unit without first
stopping engine and disconnecting
spark plug wire.
NOZZLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The nozzle can be adjusted to any of five positions,
ranging from 5/8" to 3 3/4" ground clearance. See
Figure 9. The nozzle height has to be adjusted
according to the conditions. Move the height adjust-
ment levers forward or backward to adjust the noz-
zle upwards or downwards.
NOTE:
In general, raise the nozzle height to vac-
uum a thick layer of leaves or to operate with the
blower chute and lower nozzle height for smoother
surfaces. Picture is shown without engine for clarity.
Figure 9
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT
WARNING:
If any adjustments are
made to the engine while the engine is
running (e.g., carburetor), keep clear of
all moving parts. Be careful of heated
surfaces and muffler.
Bag
Handle
Bag
Clip
Buttons
Strap
R
Nozzle
Chipper
Chute
Height
Adjustment
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Nozzle
Lever
