Homelite VAC ATTACK II UT08542A - Manual (Page 13)

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Fig. 9
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 8.
Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine
is cold or warm.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
n
Place the blower on a flat, bare surface.
n Make sure cruise control is locked in the IDLE position.
Do not engage the throttle trigger or cruise control during
the start-up process.
n Push the primer bulb, slowly, 7 times.
n Move the choke lever to the full choke position marked
START.
n Pull the starter rope until the engine runs.
n Allow the engine to run 15 seconds, then engage the
throttle trigger to begin operation.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
n
Move the choke lever to the full choke position marked
START.
n Pull the starter rope until the engine runs.
TO STOP:
See Figure 9.
Release the throttle trigger and push STOP on the engine
switch.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 10 - 11.
WARNING:
Always hold the blower away from your body, keeping
clearance between your body and the product. Any con-
tact with the housing can result in burns and/or other
serious personal injury.
n Start the blower, refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in
your right hand as shown.
�n To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.
�n Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only
– not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local
ordinances.
�n To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
Fig. 10
Fig. 8
PRIMER BULB
CHOKE LEVER
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
PROPER OPERATING
POSITION
TO STOP, PUSH
“STOP” ON
ENGINE SWITCH