MTD 769-00315A Operator's Manual Addendum

OPERATING AS A VACUUM
Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the
down position (Vacuum Mode) (Fig. 20).
NOTE: Never use the unit with the lever in the halfway
position.
INSTALLING THE PATIO HEAD
NOTE: The unit must be operated as a vacuum see the
OPERATING AS A VACUUM section of your
manual.
Installing
1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube
openings are straight up. (Fig. 1)
NOTE:
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If you have an electric unit make sure the cord
is unplugged from the unit before turning it as
stated in step 1.
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Fig. 1
Place the Patio Head's round opening into the round
vacuum opening (Fig. 2).
3. Press down until Patio Head seats into place.
OPERATING THE PATIO HEAD
Hold the vacuum, tilting the blower/vacuum tube down.
The Patio Head should roll without scraping, adjust the
angle of the tube so that the Patio Head opening runs
parallel to the ground. Use a forward and backward
motion to vacuum up debris (Fig. 3). Small leaves and
twigs will flow into the vacuum bag and be mulched as
they pass through the fan housing, allowing the vacuum
bag to hold more debris. DO NOT attempt to vacuum up
materials that are larger than the Patio Head Openings.
Fig. 3
WARNING: As a vacuum, the unit is designed
to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass,
small twigs and bits of paper. To avoid serious
personal injury, do not attempt to vacuum wet
debris and/or standing water as this may
result in damage to the Blower/Vacuum. To
avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not
vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
I_ WARNING: Avoid situations that could catch 1
the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near I
an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from I
fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do I
not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes I
unless the cinders are completely cool. 1
When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease.
Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag
and empty the contents before continuing.
Removal of the Patio Head
1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube
openings are straight up. (Fig. 1)
2. Place one hand on the blower part of the tube and
grip the Patio Head with the other.
3. Pull the Patio Head straight up.
Fig. 2