Simplicity 8/25 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
Safety Rules
equipment can result in serious injury, damage to
equipment, and voiding of your warranty.
storage preparations before storing the unit for
pro-
longed periods.
TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE
l If you must travel across rock, gravel, or other
debris-covered terrain, set the engine speed control
to Wow”, and close the variable suction control flap
by moving the selector lever to the “closed” position.
l Never lift the unit using the fuel tank, vacuum intake
areas, or covers for support. If the unit must be lifted
for vehicular transportation, always use at least two
people, and always grip the unit securely using the
units rigid steel frame. The power drive feature
should only be used for loading by experienced
operators using ramps designed to ensure that the
unit stays properly positioned on the ramps while the
Chipper Vacuum is moving.
l Always follow the engine manual instructions for
proper pre-use start-up procedures when returning
the unit to service.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
l If the unit must remain tilted for transportation, con-
sult the engine manual for required preparation,
Normally, engine fuel and oil must be drained to pre-
vent dangerous fuel leakage, and unwanted transfer
of the sump oil into the cylinder head area.
l Always refill the oil sump with the recommended oil
before attempting to use the unit again after it has
been drained for transportation.
l Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling
practices when refueling the unit after transportation
or storage.
l Always follow the engine manual instructions for
l Always follow recommended engine and Chipper
Vacuum procedures when performing required ser-
vice and maintenance on the unit.
l Use only factory-authorized replacement parts for
repair along with recommended factory specifications
on all settings and adjustments.
l Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
unless you have been properly trained and certified
to work on high-capacity gasoline powered Chipper/
Shredder or Chipper Vacuum units. Improper ser-
vice procedures can result in hazardous operation,
equipment damage, and voiding of the product war-
ranty.
SAFETY DECALS
Important safety labels are shown in the following illus-
tration. Please review these labels and if you have any
questions regarding their meaning or how to comply with
the instructions, re-read the complete safety instruction
text on the preceding pages, or contact your local dealer
or factory Customer Service Department. Use the pan
number information provided to order a replacement
label from your local factory-authorized dealer.
A. Operator Instruction Label
Part No. 1713665
B. Discharge Chute Danger Label
Part No. 5001612
C. Chipper Cone Danger Label
Pad No. 5001612
D.
Vacuum Hose
&
Nozzle Intake
Danger Label
Part No. 1709529