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OPERATION
n Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only
— not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local
ordinances.
n To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
n Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to
do the job.
n Check your equipment before operation, especially the
muffler, air intakes and air filters.
n Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
n In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water
is available.
n 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 gar-
dens.
n Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
n Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can
work close to the ground.
n After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
n The wide sweeper nozzle allows for large areas to be
covered during blowing operation. (Fig 8)
CRUISE CONTROL (THROTTLE LOCK)
(Figure 1)
The cruise control (throttle lock) (7) can be used to operate
the blower without continuously holding the throttle trigger
(6).
to enGaGe the cRuise contRol:
n For full throttle, depress the throttle trigger fully and slide
the cruise control selector as far forward as possible.
n To reduce engine speed, slide the cruise control selector
toward the back of the blower until the desired speed is
reached.
n To release the cruise control, return the cruise control
selector to the off position.
VacuuM oPeRation
(See Figure 9.)
n Install the vacuum tubes and bag, refer to “Installing the
Vacuum Bag” and “Installing the Vacuum Tubes” earlier
in this manual.
n Start the blower, refer to “Starting and Stopping” earlier
in this manual.
n Place the leaf bag strap over the head and onto the left
shoulder. Hold the upper handle in your right hand and
the lower handle in your left hand.
n Move the blower from side to side along outer edge of
the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum
tube directly into the debris pile.
n Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum
tube.
n Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a
hillside.
n To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up
rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects.
n If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the
obstruction.
n Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the debris from the
blower fan housing. Remove the bag and clear the tube.
A small rod or stick may be required to clear the entire
tube length. Ensure that all debris has been cleared before
reassembling the vacuum tubes.
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