DR Power Walk-Behind On Board Vacuum Hose (July 2010 and Prior) - Manual (Page 12)

8 DR ® WALK-BEHIND LEAF & LAWN VACUUM Optional Accessory
Using the Optional On-Board Vacuum Hose
1. Start the Engine, and adjust the Throttle to Fast.
2. Remove the Nozzle from the Stored position (Figure 7) and
then close the Nozzle Door.
3. While holding the Vacuum Nozzle just above the ground at
an angle, sweep the area side to side that you wish to vacuum
(Figure 8).
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IF THE VACUUM HOSE BECOMES CLOGGED WITH DEBRIS,
STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG
WIRE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAR THE BLOCKAGE.
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WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENEVER THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
BE SURE TO USE CARE NOT TO ALLOW THE NOZZLE OPENING TO COME IN FULL CONTACT WITH THE
GROUND WHILE VACUUMING. DIRT, STONES AND OTHER SOLID OBJECTS MAY BE PICKED UP AND
INGESTED INTO THE IMPELLER ASSEMBLY.
Tip: Hold the Vacuum Nozzle at a slight angle to the ground
so that it does not suck right down on the ground. This
allows air to continue to flow into the Nozzle while you
are vacuuming (Figure 8).
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 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 9). These
types of materials may clog or puncture the vacuum
hose. Once you have cleared the area of leaves, pick up
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.
Tip: Also, avoid dragging the Vacuum Hose over asphalt,
concrete, curbs, or brick patios. The hose is tough, but
can abrade on these surfaces.
Figure 7
Stored Position
Figure 8
Vacuum with nozzle at an angle
Sweep nozzle
side to side
Figure 9
Hold Down Branch with Boot
Small Branch
Uncovered