Toro Air Rake 51539 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 4

Blower (Fig. 17)
Adjusting Air Flow
Adjust the volume and speed of air flow by moving the air flow
adjuster on the inlet cover to the slow
Concentrator Nozzle Accessory
(Model 51587 only)
The concentrator nozzle accessory may be used when reaching into
tight or narrow spaces.
To install, slide the concentrator nozzle into the blower tube as
shown in Figure 18.
To remove nozzle, turn off and unplug unit. Remove the blower
tube. Push nozzle out of tube with hand (Fig. 18).
Vacuum (Fig. 19)
(Vacuum tubes optional on model 51539)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Debris can be thrown by unit in operator's or
bystander's direction.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Flying debris can cause serious personal injury to
operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Never operate vacuum without vacuum bag.
Always make sure bag zipper is closed when unit is in
use.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Sharp, pointed or hard objects can be thrown through
the collection bag.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury to
the operator or bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Do not vacuum up sharp, pointed or hard objects such
as wires, staples, nails or rocks.
1. With vac tubes and bag attached, pick up unit by vac tube
handle and housing handle. Bag should be positioned fairly
low at your side. Place bag strap over shoulder and adjust
length to fit.
2. Turn unit on.
3. Swing unit slowly back and forth over leaves to be vacuumed.
Do not force tube into pile of debris.
or fast position.
If the unit should start to vibrate or make abnormal noise, stop the
unit, unplug the cord and check for cause.
Emptying Bag
1. Turn unit off. Disconnect extension cord.
2. Depress both tabs on bag collar to remove bag from unit
3. Unzip bag and shake out debris.
Maintenance
Clogging
If the unit becomes clogged with debris, the obstruction can
usually be cleared by turning the unit off and then promptly
compressing the bag while it is still inflated, thereby forcing air
back out through the vacuum tubes. This reverse airflow is usually
sufficient to dislodge most obstructions.
If the restriction cannot be cleared by compressing the bag, then
proceed with caution as follows:
1. Turn off and unplug unit.
2. Remove vacuum tubes.
3. Using a small stick or rod, carefully reach into impeller
Bag Cleaning
Do not store debris in vacuum bag. Empty bag after each use. After
three uses, clean bag thoroughly. Turn bag inside out and shake out
dust and excess debris vigorously. Once a year, wash the bag by
hand in soapy water.
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IMPORTANT
This unit is designed to pick up and shred dry leaves and
other light, leafy debris.
Do not attempt to pick up stones, gravel, broken glass,
twigs, bark, acorns or pine cones as severe damage to fan
blades may result.
Do not tip vacuum tubes upright and force feed debris into
tubes.
(Fig. 12).
opening and clear out debris.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Under normal usage, the bag material is subject to
deterioration and wear.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Small objects could pass through a worn or damaged
bag and be thrown in direction of operator or
bystanders and cause serious personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Check bag frequently for wear or deterioration. If bag
is damaged, replace it with a genuine TORO part.