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Operating Safety
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The operation of any Multi-Surface Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear the safety glasses provided with the Multi-Surface Vacuum or eye shields during use or
while performing any adjustments or repairs.
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Only operate your Multi-Surface Vacuum from the operator position. If it is necessary for any reason to
inspect or repair any part of the machine where a moving part can come in contact with your body or clothing, stop the
engine, allow it to cool, disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before
attempting any inspection or repairs.
Using the Vacuum
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The multi-surface vacuum can be used on turf or on hard surfaces, such as driveways, patios, sidewalks, and parking
lots.
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In turf applications your VMS will vacuum better on short grass. Keep the grass as short as possible for best results.
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On hard surface applications keep the snout low. Lower it so that the snout flap lightly scrapes the surface.
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Before leaves drop, mow your lawn to the shortest recommended height. Your VMS will vacuum better on short grass.
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A vacuum is designed to be used frequently during periods when leaves are dropping. Do not let leaves get 4" or deeper.
The drier the leaves the better.
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The thicker the leaf layer the slower you should proceed. If leaves are wet or matted down it may be necessary to fluff up
leaves before using the vac.
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Snout height is critical. The snout should ride above the leaf layer to allow proper vacuuming... closer is not always better. The
snout flap should scrape the top of the grass.
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You should avoid vacuuming twigs and branches into the snout. This can cause clogging.
• Avoid overfilling the vacuum snout. This will cause clogging. Wet and soggy material will also cause clogging. A steady,
smaller flow of materials provides the most effective results.
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The bag should not be removed for emptying, simply unzip and dump leaves out. If you wish to move or bag leaves, dump onto
a tarp.
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Avoid clogging when vacuuming loose, stringy material such as hay or pine straw, by picking up a small amount at a time.
Check and empty the collection bag frequently.
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Use care when vacuuming near plantings, ornamentals, mulches, especially stone and gravel.
If the machine clogs or jams, immediately shut off the engine, wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop, and
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug before machine inspection.
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