Its purpose, aside from recommending standard operating procedures and routine service requirements, is to promote SAFETY through the use of accepted operating practices. Read, Understand and Follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Pages 2 & 3 of this manual and All SAFETY messages on the machine and its attachments before operating. 2.2.2 NOMENCLATURE The nomenclature picture above, Figure 1.1, shows the essential parts of the Yard Vacuum. It is recommended that all operators of this equipment become thoroughly familiar with the controls, components, and operation of this machine before operating. Specific details involving the engine are found in the separate engine owner’s manual. Study these manuals before operating and keep both handy for future reference. 6 Section 1 – FAMILIARIZATION 1.3 SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION LABELS The safety and instruction labels included with your Yard Vacuum are very important. Read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings. Keep these labels clean and legible at all times. Replace any labels that are lost or can no longer be read. EUROPEAN PERFORMANCE: Maximum level of vibration measured at the operators hand 12 m/sec2 WARNING – HEARING, EYE AND DANGER, THROWN OBJECTS BREATHING PROTECTION REQUIRED KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM MACHINE WARNING – KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY EUROPEAN NOISE RATING MULTI-LINGUAL WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT CERTIFICATION ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER OR GUARD IN PLACE WARNING COMBO: •HEED ALL WARNINGS •READ AND FOLLOW OWNERS MANUALS •KEEP CHILDREN AND OTHERS OUT OF OPERATING AREA EUROPEAN CERTIFICATION 7 Section 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST Read, understand and follow instructions and BAG ADAPTER MOUNTED. warnings in this manual and on the machine, engine BAG and attachments before operating. Know the controls ATTACHED TO and the proper use of the machine before starting. HANDLES. TOP Make the following checks and perform the service ZIPPER FULLY required before each start-up. 2.1.1. Check guards, deflectors and covers to make sure all are in place and securely tightened. 2.1.2. Carefully inspect machine for loose, missing, damaged or worn components. Repair or replace as necessary before operating the machine. 2.1.3. Carefully inspect the debris bag and bag adapter for wear and deterioration. IMPORTANT – open top of bag to inspect interior of bag and the discharge deflector end of the bag adapter. Replace bag and bag adapter if they display signs of deterioration. The debris bag must be attached to the bag adapter, the bag adapter mounted onto the machine, and the zippered top fully closed before starting engine. The top rear corners of the bag are attached to the handles by using the cloth straps located near the top of the bag. See Figures 2.2 and 2.3. 2.1.4. Check engine oil and add oil as needed to bring level up to the FULL mark. Refer to engine owner’s manual for oil specifications. See Figure 2.1. SAFE LEVEL AREA DEBRIS BAG AND BAG ADAPTER MOUNTED TO DISCHARGE OPENING 2.1.5. Check engine speed control to insure it works freely. 2.1.6. Clean exterior surfaces of machine and engine of any accumulation of dirt, grass, oil, etc. Keep engine air intake screen and cooling fins clear at all times. 2.1.7. Add fuel to tank after pushing the machine outside where fumes can dissipate. Make sure fuel filler cap is tight after refueling. Refer to engine owner’s manual for fuel specifications. 2.1.8. Adjust height of vacuum inlet. Lift up on handles. Squeeze height control lever against handle. Raise or lower handles until desired inlet height has been obtained. Release control lever. See Figure 2.4. FIGURE 2.2 FIGURE 2.1 FIGURE 2.3 HEIGHT CONTROL LEVER FIGURE 2.4 8 Section 2 – OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Entire debris bag and bag adapter must be properly installed before starting engine. The debris bag and bag adapter are subject to deterioration during normal use. Inspect frequently and replace if signs of deterioration are observed. 2.2 STARTING, STOPPING & OPERATION 2.2.1. STARTING ENGINE Before starting engine complete all items in the Pre-Start Check List. The discharge opening is equipped with a safety interlock. The entire debris bag and bag adapter must be properly installed for the engine to start. 1. Move machine to flat open area. 2. Move engine speed control all the way forward in the “FAST” (Rabbit) position. 3. Depress primer 3 times to start a cold engine. NOTE: the primer may not be required to restart a hot engine. 4. Pull out on recoil rope until resistance is felt. Pull sharply until engine starts. Guide rope back into engine. 5. After starting, move engine speed control back to about half throttle. 2.2.3 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Move engine speed control rearward to the “STOP” position. 2. Allow all rotation to come to a complete stop before removing or emptying the debris bag. 3. When possible it is good practice to bring the engine speed control to the “SLOW” (Turtle) position to allow the engine to cool down ...