Operation
USING
THE
VACUUMING
ATTACHMENTS
The following information pro-
vides detailed operating instruc-
tions for each vacuuming attach-
ment, as well as tips and sugges-
tions to achieve the most satisfying
results.
When vacuuming, remember that
feeding too much material into the
vacuum inlet will likely lead to
clogging. Take it easy; a smaller,
but steady flow
of
materials will
minimize clogging.
Refer to the chart on Page
18
for a
helpful guide to using the attach-
ments with various materials.
DANGER
To
Prevent
Personal
Injury
or
Property
Damage:
•
Cutting
blades
begin
to
ro-
tate
when
engine
starts
and
slow
down
gradually
after
en-
gine
is
shut
off.
Do
not
allow
hands
or
any
other
part
of
the
body
or
clothing inside
the
vacuum
inlet,
chipper
chute,
discharge
deflector,
or
near
any
moving
part.
•
Before
inspecting,
cleaning
or
servicing
the
machine,
shut
off engine, disconnect
spark plug wire,
and
make
sure that all moving parts
have
come
to
a complete
stop.
•
To
avoid
a
fire
hazard,
keep
leaves,
grass
and
other
com-
bustible
materials
away
from
engine
and
muffler.
•
Do
not operate machine
with
Vacuum
Snout
unless
collection
bag
is
installed.
• Review all
of
the
safety
rules
in
Section 1
of
this
Manual.
Vacuuming
Tips
and
Hints
D Avoid overfilling the vacuum inlet which can lead to clogging,
especially if the material is wet and soggy. A steady, smaller
flow of materials provides the most
effective results.
D If possible, vacuum leaves frequently to avoid deep piles
from accumulating
on
the lawn.
D Work from the outer edge of leaf piles and gradually
move
inward.
D Avoid clogging when vacuuming loose, stringy material such
as hay by adding only a small amount at a time.
D Before the leaves fall, mow the lawn to a shorter length to
make vacuuming easier.
D Check and empty the collection bag frequently.
D Use a shredder screen when vacuuming dry materials.
Remove the screen when vacuuming wet, soggy materials to
help
prevent clogging of the screen or the processing chamber.
For added vacuuming power,
remove the screen before vacu-
uming grass clippings, pine needles, acorns, etc.
D Use care when vacuuming near plantings, ornamentals,
mulches, stone or
gravel, etc.
D
If
you have a side discharge lawnmower, you can blow
leaves into long rows before using the Rake-In Tray. The rows
will make it easy to rake
leaves into the Rake-In Tray.
D Avoid vacuuming twigs and sticks which are likely to jam or
clog the vacuum inlet. Toss twigs and sticks into the chipper
chute, as explained
in
the chipper operating instructions that
begin
on
Page 29.
D When vacuuming large areas with the 5HP Model, walk
on
the
right side of the machine and hold the handlebar and WHEEL
DRIVE BAIL with your left hand. This enables you to watch the
right side of the snout most
effectively. When using this method,
do large areas by working
in
a counterclockwise direction.
D Remove the shredder screen if the leaf cover is really deep
and you need to use the Vacuum Snout. Removing the screen
increases the air flow and allows you to use a faster forward
gear (however, you will not get as much leaf reduction without
the screen
in
place).
D Put the extension chute
in
the folded position (see Page 30),
for easier maneuvering of the machine when vacuuming.
IMPORTANT:
If
the machine clogs orjams, immediately
shut
off
the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire from the
spark plug.
Refer
to Page
33
for
safety precautions
and
de-
tailed instructions on how
to
remove clogs andjams.
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