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Throttle Lock
See Figure 14
The throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without
holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the throttle lock:
1. Pull throttle lock back towards user, and stop at the
desired throttle setting.
2. To release the throttle lock, push throttle lock all the
way towards the front of unit.
Throttle
Lock
Vacuum Operation
See Figure 15.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes
and vacuum bag installed. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Keep the muffler and all hot surfaces of the
blower/vacuum away from your body. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
Operation
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Throttle
Trigger
Figure 14
Proper Operating Position
Hold Muffler Away From Body And Clothing
1. Install the vacuum tubes and bag. Refer to the Assem-
bly section earlier in this manual.
2. Start the engine. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual.
3. Place the vacuum bag strap over your left shoulder.
Hold the upper handle in your right hand and the
vacuum handle in your left hand.
4. Move the vacuum from side to side along outer edge of
the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum
tube directly into the debris pile.
5. Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum
tube.
6. Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a
hillside.
7. To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up
rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects.
8. If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and
disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the
obstruction.
9. Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the debris from
the blower fan housing. Remove the bag and clear the
adaptor. 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.
Figure 15
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