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ADJUSTING THE SUSPENSION
SYSTEM
1.
Place the unit's shoulder supports over your shoulders while
the unit is behind you.
2.
Close the suspension
system's waist support by sliding the
waist support clips together (Fig. 14, A).
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NOTE:
Fig. 14
Make sure the weight of the unit is supported
on the hips
by the waist support (Fig. 15, A).
A
A
3,
B
Fig. 15
If weight is not on hips, loosen the shoulder supports (Fig. 16,
A) and pull the waist support handle (Fig. 15, B) to tighten.
Adjust until the unit's weight rests on the hips.
A
B
A
Fig. 16
4.
Pull the shoulder support handles to tighten the shoulder
supports (Fig. 14, B).
Releasing
the Suspension System
1.
To release the shoulder supports, pull up on bottom tab of the
shoulder support buckles (Fig. 16, A).
2.
Squeeze the top and bottom of the waist support clips to
release the waist support (Fig. 16, B).
HOLDING THE BLOWER
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, wear
goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating
this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty
locations.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 17).
Check for the following:
• Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety
Fig. 17
glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection,
gloves, long pants
and long sleeve shirt.
• If the conditions are dusty, the operator is wearing a dust mask
or face mask.
• The unit is in good working condition.
• The tubes are in place and secure.
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury or
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damage to the unit, make sure blower tubes are in
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p ace before you operate the un t.
• Assure the unit is not directed at anybody or any loose debris
before starting the unit.
• Verify that the unit is in good working condition. Make sure the
tubes are in place and secure.
• Always hold the unit securely when operating.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated
with sound level(s),
hearing protection
is required.
• Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours-- not early in the
morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply
with times listed in local ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00
am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday.
• To reduce noise levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment
used at any one time.
• To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the lowest
possible speed to do the job.
• Check your equipment
before operation,
especially the muffler,
air intakes and air filters.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
• In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces.
• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for
many lawn and garden applications,
including areas such as
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed
cars, and blow debris safely away.
• Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work
close to the ground.
• Clean up after using blowers and other equipment.
Dispose of
debris appropriately.
• Use the cruise control (Fig. 12, A) to keep the trigger depressed
while operating to make continuous
operation easier.
APPLICATIONS
1
Use the blower for 1_ees, s hrubs, flower beds and hard-to-clean areas.
2.
Use the unit around buildings and for other normal cleaning
procedures.
3.
Use the blower around walls, overhangs, fences and screens.
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