Operating Instructions; Operating Tips; Operating As A Blower - Ikra BLS 31 Gebrauchsanweisung

• If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3 through 8.
• Allow the engine to warm up for 5 to 10 seconds.
Place the choke lever in position C (Fig. 12).
• Stand in the operating position and clip the shoulder
harness to the support fitting that is most comfort-
able for you.
NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place
the choke lever in Position C. Move the throttle lever
to the FAST position (Fig. 11). Pull the starter rope
briskly. The engine should start within three (3) to eight
(8) pulls.
NOTE: Choking is unnecessary when starting a warm
engine. Put the throttle lever in the FAST position (Fig.
11) and start unit with the choke lever in Position B
(Fig. 12).
STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
• Move the throttle lever to the IDLE position (Fig. 11).
Allow the engine to cool by idling.
• Press and hold the ignition switch down in the STOP
[O] position until the engine comes to a complete
stop (Fig. 11).

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM UNIT
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating posi-
tion (Fig. 14). Check for the following:
• Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots,
safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection,
gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt.

OPERATING TIPS

• Be sure the vacuum bag is fully closed before op-
erating the unit.
• Assure the unit is not directed at loose debris or per-
sons before starting the unit.
• The unit is in good working condition, the tubes and
guards are in place and secured.
• Always hold the unit with both hands when oper-
ating. Keep a firm grip on both the front and rear
handles or grips.
• To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with
sound level(s), the use of hearing protection is re-
quired.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or
freshly washed cars, and blow debris away from
these.
• After using blowers and other equipment, clean up
your working area. Dispose of debris in trash recep-
tacles.

OPERATING AS A BLOWER

• Start the engine. See Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to
the up position (blower mode) (Fig. 15).
• NOTE: Never use the unit with the change-over le-
ver halfway in between either position.
• Place the shoulder harness over your head, onto
your shoulder, and adjust it properly. See "Installing
and Adjusting the Shoulder Harness".
• Hold the blower as shown in Figures 16, 17 and
18. Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several
inches above the ground or floor. Slowly advance,
keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of
you.
• Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low
speed than high. High speed is better for moving
heavier items like large debris or gravel.
• Use the blower to clean around trees, shrubs, flower
beds and other hard to clean areas (Fig. 16).
• Use the blower around buildings and for other nor-
mal cleaning tasks (Fig. 17).
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