14OPERATION METHOD1. Adjusting Shoulder strapAdjust the shoulder strap to a length that is comfortable to work whilecarrying the blower.Adjust as shown in the figure.2. Adjusting the control leverMove the control handle along the swivel pipe to the most comfortableposition.3. Blower OperationWhile operating the blower, adjust the throttle bar so that the wind forceis appropriate for the work location and conditions.Low speed: Dried leaves and grassHigh speed: Gravel and dirtThe cruise control lever allows the operator to maintain a constantengine speed without operating the trigger lever.Lifting the cruise control lever increases engine speed.Lowering the cruise control lever decreases engine speed.Adjusting engine speed when the cruise control lever is being used:When increasing engine speed:• Pull the trigger lever to increase engine speed. Engine speed returnsto its original setting when the trigger lever is released.• Increasing the engine speed in this manner also increases the cruisecontrol setting. The cruise control lever lifts simultaneously as thetrigger lever is pulled, and the new cruise control setting will be main-tained at the higher engine speed.When reducing engine speed:• Lower the cruise control lever to the low-speed position.TRANSPORTING AND STORING THE BLOWERPlease maintain the blower in an upright position whenever transportingor storing. (Refer to Figure at right.)Transporting or storing in a position that is not upright may cause oil tospill inside the blower engine. This may result in oil leaks and whitesmoke from burning oil, and the air cleaner may become dirty with oil.DANGER• When transporting the blower, be sure to stop the engine.To tighten straps To loosen strapsCruise control lever Hi-speedLow-speed