OMAC AS 1100 Operator's Manual page 40

3.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 4)
To stop the engine:
– Turn the throttle setting device downwards (5).
– Release the throttle trigger (4)
– Press and hold the switch (1) in the «O» position until the engine switches off, then release
the switch which will automatically move to the «I» position ready for the next start procedure.
4. OPERATING MODES
4.1 USE AS A BLOWER (Fig. 5)
W ARNING! The machine must al ways be firmly gripped with your right hand on the upper
handgrip during work.
Engine speed should be adjusted to the type of material to be removed:
– use the engine at low speed for lightweight material and small bushes on the lawn;
– use the engine at average speed to move grass and lightweight leaves on pavement or
solid ground;
– use the engine at high speed for heavier materials like fresh snow or voluminous dirt.
W ARNING! Always pay the utmost attention to prevent removed material or dust from injuring
people or animals or damaging property. Always assess wind direction and never work against
the wind.
4.2 USE AS A VACUUM COLLECTOR (Fig. 6)
W ARNING! The machine must always be firmly held with both hands during work. Place your
right hand on the upper handgrip and your left hand on the lower handgrip so that the bag is
on the left-hand side of the operator.
When used as a vacuum collector, it is best to use the engine at average/high speed.
During collection, keep the rounded end of the tube a few centimetres off the ground.
The bag also works as a filter similar to a common home vacuum. For this reason it is best that:
– it is always free to expand and the support strap not tangled;
– it is not fully filled;
– collected objects that could jeopardise integrity are promptly removed.
To empty the bag:
– switch the engine off;
– open the zipper (1) and empty the bag without disconnecting it from the fitting tube.
IMPORTANT When used as a vacuum collector not collect damp grass or leaves to avoid
clogging the rotor and coil.
IMPORTANT When using the machine as a vacuum collector, there is a risk of inadvertently
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