Homelite VAC ATTACK II UT08542 - 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. (Proper operating position is shown in
figure 10.)
�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