DR Power Tow-Behind Vacuum Hose (Pre-August 2010) - Manual (Page 8)

5 DR ® LEAF and LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessories
Figure 5
Tip: When vacuuming leaves off mulched areas, hold the nozzle just above the leaves and lower it slowly to
determine the height that will pickup the leaves and not the mulch.
Tip: When vacuuming leaves in an area with loose brush, twigs and branches; step on them to hold them
down so as not to ingest them into the vacuum nozzle (Figure 5). They may clog or puncture a hole in
the vacuum hose. Once you have cleared the area of leaves, pick up, and chip the twigs and sticks that
you uncovered during vacuuming.
Tip: Avoid dragging the Vacuum Hose over curbs, stonewalls, or piles of cut branches. The hose is tough,
but can puncture on sharp objects.
DO NOT VACUUM IN SANDY AREAS WHERE LARGE QUANTITIES OF SAND WILL BE VACUUMED WHILE
MOWING OR VACUUMING. SAND WILL ERODE THE VACUUM HOUSING. CHECK FOR PIN HOLES AFTER
EACH USE AND REPLACE THE HOUSING WHEN PIN HOLES DEVELOP.
Hold Down Branch with Boot
Small Branch
Uncovered
Vacuum Nozzle