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6.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE
Emergency Stopping Procedure. When it is
necessary to stop blower engine immediately,
DEPRESS the switch to stop.
Normal Stopping Method. For normal stopping,
push down the throttle lock, the throttle trigger will
back to the nomal position and allow engine to return
to idle speed. Then DEPRESS and HOLD the “0”
switch until the engine stops completely.
6.4 Switching between suction and blower mode
(Fig. 1 / Item 10)
You can either blow or suck with this equipment.
n To activate blower mode slide the suction/blower
lever (10) to the right
n To activate suction mode slide the suction/blower
lever (10) to the front.
6.5 BLOWER OPERATIONS (FIG. 5)
Your blower is designed to easily remove debris from
patios, walkways, lawns, bushes, etc., and many
hard to reach areas where debris may accumulate.
WARNING: Because of flying debris, always wear
American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.)
approved shielded safety glasses or face shield when
operating blower.
Before using your blower, review Safety Precautions
in your User Manual, and all regulations for operation
of the unit. These precautions and regulations are for
your protection.
CAUTION: Hold the blower so that hot exhaust does
not damage clothing and is not inhaled by operator.
DO NOT operate the blower with other people or
animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a minimum of
30 feet (9 meters) between operator and other
people or animals.
We recommend that a face mask be worn when
operating blower in dusty areas.
Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will
easily allow you to control the direction of blown
debris. Never blow debris in direction of bystanders.
To control velocity of airstream, blower can be
operated at any speed between idle and full throttle.
Experience with the unit will help you determine the
amount of airflow necessary for each application.
6.6 VACUUM OPERATIONS
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE VACUUM WITHOUT
VACUUM BAG PROPERLY ATTACHED, AS
FLYING DEBRIS COULD CAUSE INJURY TO
OPERATOR AND BYSTANDERS. ALWAYS MAKE
SURE VACUUM BAG ZIPPER IS CLOSED
BEFORE OPERATING UNIT.
Do not vacuum hot or burning materials (e.g. hot
ash, glowin gcigarettes) from outdoor fireplaces or
barbecue pits. always wait for these materials to be
cool enough. Do not vacuum lighted smoking
material such as discarded cigars or cigarettes. Do
not operate unit near open flame.
CAUTION: This unit is designed to vacuum up debris
such as leaves, small bits of paper, small twigs,
weeds, grass clippings, etc. Do not use this unit for
any other purpose.
Do not attempt to vacuum rocks, broken glass,
bottles, tin cans or other such objects. Damage to
impeller and unit as well as operator injury could
result.
If vacuum tube is level with power unit horizontal,
rocks or large objects may be drawn into tube,
damaging the impeller.
To Operate Vacuum:
1. Follow correct starting procedures as explained
in this manual.
2. Leave the motor running at idle speed. Attach
the shoulder strap so that it lies over the left
shoulder.
CAUTION: Do not allow shoulder harness to cover,
block, or come in contact with exhaust outlet during
operation. The muffler generates heat and could
burn, melt, or damage harness strap.
3. Hold the appliance with the right hand on the
upper handle and with the left hand on the front
handle (Fig. 6).
4. For suction, swing the appliance from side to
side.
CAUTION: To avoid clogging vacuum tube. DO NOT
FORCE OR PLACE SUCTION TUBE INTO A PILE
OF DEBRIS.
VACUUM TUBE CLOGGING
To Unclog Vacuum Tube:
Turn engine “OFF”. Promptly compress vacuum bag
while it is still inflated, expelling air out of the suction
tube. This reverse airflow is usually sufficient to
dislodge most obstructions. If the obstruction cannot
be cleared by compressing vacuum bag, follow this
procedure:
n Remove and inspect vacuum tubes.
n Carefully clean out nozzle.
n Reinstall vacuum tubes.
