Homelite 17991f User Manual

12.  Attach shoulder strap clips at locations shown.

OPERATION

OPERATION

OPERATION

OPERATION

OPERATION

1. Start engine.
2. Place both the shoulder strap and the leaf bag strap over the head and

onto the left shoulder.

3. Hold upper handle in right hand and lower handle in left hand as

illustrated.

OPERATING POSITION

OPERATING POSITION

OPERATING POSITION

OPERATING POSITION

OPERATING POSITION

4. The vacuum can be operated at any speed between idle and full

throttle. The throttle latch may be used to advance throttle for
extended operation. Experience will help determine the amount
of airflow necessary for each application.

5.  Move the unit from side to side along outer edge of debris. To

avoid clogging, do not place vacuum tube directly into debris pile.

6. If vacuum tubes should clog, STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE

SPARK PLUG WIRE before removing vacuum tubes to clean out
obstruction.

7.  It may be preferred to use throttle trigger when vacuuming select

areas of leaves- releasing the trigger quickly stems vacuum
suction.

7. Remove nozzle from straight tube.

 a) Set unit with nozzle facing you.
 b) Turn nozzle counterclockwise.

8.

Install vacuum bag over blower tube, ensuring the end of the bag
sleeve is completely covering the rib in the blower tube.

9.

Wrap fastening strap tightly around the blower tube and through the
fastening loop. Fasten securely.

10. Rotate vacuum bag until shoulder strap is upright.
11. Make sure vacuum bag is zipped/closed before starting the unit.