User manual

8 Section 4 — controlS and operation
1. Place nozzle/hose vac lever in the top position
on the nozzle to vacuum through nozzle. See
Figure 4-4.
Figure 4-4
2. The spring loaded pin must be in the first hole
(closest to the end of the tube) of the hose
adapter to operate the nozzle vac. See Figure
4-4.
3. Place both hands on top of upper handle and
fully lift the drive control against upper handle
to propel unit over yard waste.
4. Use the speed control to choose either the
high or low speed. The speed control may be
moved either while the unit is propelling or
before engaging the wheels.
IMPORTANT: Move the speed control only
when the engine is running. Changing the
speed control setting with the engine off can
damage the chipper/shredder vacuum.
WARNING: Do not attempt to shred,
chip, or vacuum any material larger than
specified on the machine or in this
manual. Personal injury or damage to the
machine could result.
IMPORTANT: The flail screen is located inside
the housing in the discharge area. If the
flail screen becomes clogged, remove and
clean as instructed in Product Care. For best
performance, it is also important to keep the
chipper blade sharp.
Using The Hose Assembly
1. Place nozzle/hose vac lever in the bottom
position on the nozzle to redirect vacuum to
the hose assembly. See Figure 4-5.
Figure 4-5
2. The spring loaded pin must be in the second
hole of the hose adapter to operate the hose
assembly. See Figure 4-5.
3. Unhook the hose from upper and lower hose
handle brackets and grasp the hose handle to
guide the hose while vacuuming yard waste
such as leaves or pine needles.
4. If necessary, attach the hose extension to
vacuum in hard to reach places as follows:
a. Insert round end of hose extension into
end of hose assembly.
b. Secure strap on hose extension to pin
on hose assembly. See Figure 4-6.
A
B
Figure 4-6