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Blower Chute
When attached to unit, the blower chute is used to blow
or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pine needle, or
small twigs across yard.
WARNING: The operation of the Yard Vacuum can
result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can damage your eyes severely. Always
wear the safety glasses provided with this unit or
eye shields before chipping or blowing and while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed
in the separate engine manual packed with your Yard
Vacuum. Read instructions carefully.
WARNING: Never fill fuel tank indoors with engine
running or until the engine has been allowed to cool
for at least two minutes after running.
Starting Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the
metal cap on the end of the spark plug is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the
spark plug.
2. Make sure safety switch wire is con-
nected to engine and properly grounded.
3. Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE
position. (A warm engine may not require
choking).
Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine manual.
4. The throttle control is located on the engine. Move
engine throttle control lever to FAST or ON position.
5. Stand behind unit, grasp starter
handle and pull rope out slowly until engine
reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point).
6. Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly.
7. Repeat previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
WARNING: Never run the engine indoors or in a
poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Stopping Engine
1. Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and
ground against the engine.
To Empty Bag
1. a. Unhook bag straps from the lower handle.
b. Unsnap bag clip from the top of lower handle. See
Figure 4-2.
c. Grasp bag handle with one hand and pull lock
rod on mounting bracket with other hand toward
engine to release.
d. Lift bag off back of unit.
2. Twist the two buttons on the back of the bag to un-
lock and empty contents. See Figure 4-3. Hold bag
handle and bag clip while emptying the contents.
3. Compress bag opening and fold
inner flap over opening.
4. Fold outer flap over inner flap and
insert buttons on the bag through metal
outlets. See Figure 4-3.
5. Twist the buttons to lock bag. Place bag back onto
unit as instructed on page 8.
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Operating
Your Yard
Vacuum
WARNING
Never fill fuel tank
indoors with engine
running or until the
engine has been
allowed to cool for
at least two minutes
after running.
Never run the engine
indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas.