Stihl KW Attachment Instruction Manual - Page 11

223BA027 KN English / USA Using the PowerSweep Use the PowerSweep for sweeping sand, stones, gravel, leaves and snow on grass, concrete or asphalt and removing standing water from solid surfaces. : To reduce risk of accidents or injury, remove all obstacles and objects from the work area. : If the work area is very dry, spray it with water if necessary to reduce the amount of dust created. : Push the PowerSweep steadily at walking pace. : Do not push the PowerSweep into the ground. Sweeping narrow areas 1 223BA002 KN Sweeping wide areas 1 : Guide the sweeper drum at an angle to the direction of travel (1). Sweepings are thrown forwards to one side. The PowerSweep pushes back toward the operator. 223BA026 KN 223BA001 KN : Always keep the drive tube at a shallow angle (see illustration). The steeper the angle between the drive tube and the ground, the more difficult it is to control the PowerSweep. : Guide the sweeper drum at right angles to the direction of travel (1). Sweepings are thrown forwards, ahead of the operator. The PowerSweep pushes back toward the operator. 10 KW