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Operating the unit as a blower
After starting the unit, always stand on the left side of the unit to operate it as shown in figure 22 to keep from
blocking the air intake. Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean areas. Also use the unit
around buildings, walls, overhangs, fences and screens, and for other normal cleaning procedures. Conserve water
by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches and gardens. Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches above the ground
or floor. Slowly advance the unit, keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you. Most dry blowing operations
are better suited to low speeds, rather than high. High speed blowing is a better way to move heavier items like large
debris or gravel (Fig. 22, Pag. 08).
Operating the unit as a vacuum
- To avoid serious personal injury, never unzip the vacuum bag without stopping the unit first.
- As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. To avoid
serious personal injury, do not attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result in damage to the
blower/ vacuum. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass or similar items.
- Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum warm
ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are
completely cool.
- Use the unit for vacuuming up light debris like leaves and paper.
- Be sure the vacuum bag is zipped closed before operating the unit.
- Place the shoulder harness over your head and onto your shoulder. Hold the vacuum with both on hands on the handle
(Fig. 23, Pag. 09), tilting the suction tube slightly, and use a sweeping action to collect light debris (Fig. 24, Pag. 09). The
debris will flow into the vacuum bag. Things such as small leaves and small twigs will be mulched as they pass through
the fan housing, allowing the vacuum bag to hold more debris.
- Emptying the Vacuum Bag When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease.
Emptying the Vacuum Bag
Turn off the unit and allow the impeller to stop before you unzip the bag.
1.
While wearing eye protection and a dust mask, unzip the vacuum bag and empty the contents into a garbage bag
or container.
2.
Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris.
3.
Zip close and reinstall the vacuum bag.
Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration andobstructing air flow, which will reduce the
performance of the vacuum.
MAINTENANCE
To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit.
Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit cannot start.
Maintenance Schedule
Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be
a part of any seasonal tune-up.
ITEM
MAINTENANCE
BEFORE
EACH USE
FREQUENCY
25 h
Screws, Nuts and Bolts
Inspect/Tighten
X
Fuel Hoses
Inspect
X
Fuel Filter
Inspect/Replace
X
Air Filter
Clean/Replace
X
Spark Plug
Inspect/Clean/Check-Adjust/Replace
X
Cooling System
Inspect / Clean
X
