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| VACUUMING LEAVES |
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Thoroughly read and understand the safety, pre-operating and operating sections of this manual before vacuuming. Wear the proper safety equipment as outlined in this manual. |
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Make sure the exhaust hose is connected to the box container properly before vacuuming leaves. Visually inspect the leaves before vacuuming for any material that could be harmful to the leaf vacuum or people. This includes bottles, wood, steel, glass, stone or other hard or breakable objects. |
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Review the Engine Operating Manual supplied with your leaf for specific start-up, maintenance and operation instructions It is especially important to review break-in service procedures for brand new units. |
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Vacuuming Leaves |
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- Start the engine using the procedures stated earlier in this manual.
- Set the engine throttle to around 2000 rpm.
NOTE: Always vacuum leaves using the lowest rpm as possible. This saves fuel and decreases the amount of dust escaping the box container.
- Lower the intake hose to a few inches above the leaf pile. Hold the intake nozzle at a 45 degree angle to allow proper air flow. This should allow the leaves to be vacuumed. DO NOT bury the intake nozzle into the leaf pile, this will cut off the air flow and will make vacuuming much more difficult and increase the chance of clogging.
- If the leaves are not vacuuming, increase the rpm to 2200 and try vacuuming at this setting.
NOTE: Wet leaves will need higher rpm’s to vacuum whereas dry leaves will only need minimal rpm’s.
- Continue moving the nozzle in a sweeping motion above the leaves while vacuuming.
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