Little Wonder HPV 5612-00-01 - Manual (Page 13)

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LITTLE
WONDER
HPV VAC
OPERATION
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Read the Operator Manual and Engine Manual. Be-
come familiar with the controls, how each functions,
and what it operates.
2. Check the engine oil level and add if necessary.
3 Fill the fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded
regular gasoline (petrol). Use a funnel to avoid spill-
ing.
4. Check that the bag is securely in place.
5. Select the height of the nozzle.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Open the fuel valve.
2. Move the choke lever to the “CHOKE” position for cold
starts. (Choke may not be required to start a warm
engine. Too much choke use may flood the engine
and cause hard starting.)
3 Move the throttle to midway between the fast and slow
positions.
4. Pull the recoil starter slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull firmly to start the engine.
5. After the engine starts, slowly back the choke off until
the engine runs with no choke at all.
6. Set the desired engine speed with the throttle.
VACUUMING
1. Adjust nozzle to select height by turning the nozzle
control knob, secure position with wing nut.
2. Start the engine and push the vacuum over area to be
cleared.
Examples of items suitable to be vacuumed:
-leaves -dry mulch
-small twigs -litter
-acorns -thistles
-seed pods -small cans and bottles
-grass clippings -paper products
-straw -styrofoam products
-wood chips
Examples of items/areas to avoid.
-excessively wet surfaces and debris
-gravel surfaces
-large hard objects
-rocks
-long fibrous materials (vines, ropes, string, etc.)
Do not force anything in to the vacuum. If an item is too
large to fit, pick it up separately.
EMPTY DEBRIS BAG
1. Turn off the engine by moving the throttle to the
“STOP” position. Let the engine come to a complete
stop before removing the debris bag.
2. Roll vacuum to the unloading location.
3. Open the clasp on band clamp to release bag.
4. Avoid dragging the bag to prolong the bag life.
5. Empty the bag. Handle straps are located on the
under side of the bag for aid in dumping content..
6. Reconnect the bag to the collector.
REMOVING BLOCKAGES / CLOGS
1. Turn off the engine by moving the throttle to the
“STOP” position. Let the engine and fan come to a
complete stop.
2. Remove spark plug wire.
3. Remove bag and/or hose and clear the blockage.
Wear gloves as there may be sharp materials in the
clog.
4. Reinstall the bag and/or hose.
5. Reconnect spark plug wire.