Brinly STH-420 BH Lawn Sweeper - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION
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Operating Speed
The operating ground speed of the sweeper has a direct effect on how
material is thrown into the hamper. Material will be thrown farther toward
the back of the hamper as ground speed increases.
Operation speed will depend on the condition of the lawn and material
being swept. Operate the sweeper at a ground speed that will throw
material to the back of the hamper. Under normal conditions 3 mph
(approximately the speed of a brisk walk or 40 feet in 9 seconds) works
best.
Maximum operating speed is 5 mph.
Emptying the Hamper
Caution: Avoid Injury! Make sure area is clear of
bystanders, especially children, before backing up.
Before dumping material from the Hamper: Park towing vehicle and set
parking brake (see owners manual).
Important: Avoid overfi lling the Hamper, especially when sweeping
freshly mowed grass or other moist material. Heavy loads will be
more diffi cult to dump.
To empty Hamper:
1. Tow the sweeper to a location the material should be dumped.
2. Stop towing vehicle and set parking brake.
3. Pull Handle (35) and Rope (37) to tilt hamper forward/upward,
allowing material to exit the opening at the front of the Hamper.
4. Replace Pull Handle (35) to Hook and Loop (36) fi xed to the
towing vehicle.
Important: After dump operation is complete, confi rm Pull Handle
(35) is fully secured to the back of the towing vehicle. Pull Rope
and Handle can get tangled in the sweeper brushes if they fall on
the ground in front of the sweeper during operation.
Using the Wind Screen
The Hamper Wind Screen can be confi gured in three positions based on
conditions and preference.
Position 1 – Wind Screen Fully Open
Roll the Wind Screen to the top of the Hamper. Use the hook and loop
straps to hang the Wind Screen from the back of the Hamper.
Can be used when there is little to no wind; Operating speed should be
slower to ensure material is not thrown over the Hamper.
Roll
Attach
Attach
Position 2 – Wind Screen Half Closed
Unroll the Wind Screen. Attach the Wind Screen to the Hamper Upper
Side Tubes using the hook and loop straps in the middle of the Wind
Screen. Fold the Wind Screen back and attach the elastic straps to the
hook and loop on the back of the Hamper.
Can be used in medium wind to prevent material from blowing out of
Hamper; Operating speed should be slower to ensure material is not
thrown over the Hamper or Wind Screen.
Attach
Attach Attach
Attach
Position 3 – Wind Screen Fully Closed
Unroll the Wind Screen. Attach the Wind Screen to the Hamper Upper
Side Tubes using the hook and loop straps in the middle of the Wind
Screen. Attach the Wind Screen to the Brush Housing by extending the
elastic straps over the long bolts extending past the Tow Tubes.
Can be used in higher winds to prevent material from blowing out of
Hamper; Operating speed can be higher (maximum operating speed is 5
mph)
Note: It is diffi cult to see how much material is in the Hamper when the
Wind Screen is fully closed. Empty the Hamper frequently to ensure it
does not become overfi lled.
Attach
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