Know Your Yard VacuumRead this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your Yard Vacuum. Compare the illustrationsbelow with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.The operation of any Yard Vacuum can result in foreign objects being thrown intothe eyes,which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, provided with theYard Vacuum, for operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs onit.Starter BlowerBagChuteHandleThrottle Control/Choke LeverPrimerPlug WireNozzle HeightAdjustment LeverNozzleOPERMINGCONTROLS(SeeFigure6)Chipper ChuteAllows twigs and small branches up to 1 1/2" indiameter to be fed into the impeller for chipping.NozzleYard waste such as leaves and pine needles can bevacuumed up through the nozzle for shredding.BagCollects shredded material fed in through the chipperchute or vacuumed in through the nozzle.Blower ChuteWhen attached to unit, the blower chute is used toblow or scatter yard waste such as leaves, pineneedle, or small twigs across yard.Bag HandleUsed to grasp bag in order to assist in attaching,removing, and emptying bag.Figure 6Nozzle Height Adjustment LeverUsed to adjust the nozzle ground clearance rangingfrom 5/8" to 4 1/8".Throttle Control / Choke LeverThis single lever controls the engine speed, stopfunction, and the choke of the carburetor. Throughfour separate positions on the lever from left to right,the operation is as follows:4PEngine Slow/ Start/ ChokeOff Idle RunPrimerThe primer is used to assist in cold starting an engine.Starter HandleUsed to start the engine.Meets ANSI safety standardsCraftsman Yard Vacuums conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).