5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PETROL BLOWER/VAC’S
Warning!
For your safety, please read and understand these instructions before assembling,
operating or maintaining this machine.
– Never attempt to modify or operate a modified machine. Fully assemble this machine,
including all relevant guards, before operating.
– Do not operate this machine without being completely familiar with the safety features and how
to operate them.
– Never operate this machine if the stop switch is faulty or not functioning.
– Never operate this machine while tired, ill or under the influence of drugs.
Danger!
Keep out of the reach of children.
– Fully read and understand before attempting to assemble, operate or maintain the machine.
– Never allow people unfamiliar with these instructions to operate this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
– Prior to each use, inspect the machine for signs of damage. Make sure the safety features are
present and functioning and that all visible nuts, bolts and screws remain tight. Vibration from
normal use can cause them to loosen over time.
– Never operate this machine with defective or missing guards.
Warning!
Use of this product can pose a danger to wildlife. Before attempting to use this machine,
check the area, particularly long grass and under bushes for signs of life: if necessary relocate.
Note:
Not all animals will be deterred by the noise of the product alone.
– Do not point the blower/vac nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
– Check the attachment is correctly fitted to the machine before attempting to start the engine.
Caution!
As the user you are responsible for any injury to people or damage to property.
Warning!
During use the engine gets very hot. Do not touch it, especially the exhaust.
– Always be aware of your surroundings, staying alert for possible hazards that you may not
hear over the noise of the engine.
– Always hold the blower/vac in your right hand, refer to the operating instructions in the manual.
– To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level, hearing protection is required.
– Wear suitable gloves to help reduce vibration fatigue.
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
5.2 HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE
USE OF FUELS
Fuels are inflammable and explosive. Reduce the risk of explosion and fire by:
– Turning off and cooling the motor down before filling the tank with fuel.
– Refraining from smoking and starting open fires when handling fuels.
– Storing and mixing fuels in approved and correspondingly labelled canisters.
10. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
10.3 CLEANING THE FUEL FILTER
The fuel tank is fitted with a filter.
– The filter is situated at the free end of the fuel pipe and can be picked out through the fuel port
with a piece of hooked wire.
– Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not allow dust to enter the fuel tank. Clogged filter will
cause difficulty when starting engine or abnormalities in engine performance.
Replace the filter if dirty.
When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with petrol.
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Using the spark plug box spanner supplied
, turn the spark plug
anticlockwise to
remove it.
Clean the spark plug and check the electrode
gap. Maintain a gap of 0.6 to 0.7mm.
– If required, replace the spark plug with a L7T
coded plug, or equivalent, gapped to 0.6 –
0.7mm.
Warning!
Make sure you correctly seat the spark
plug thread in to the engine before screwing it
clockwise in to the head.
Fig.34
2
3
0.6mm to
0.7mm
2
3
10.4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Engine does not start.
Machine runs but
stutters.
1. No fuel in the tank.
2. The STOP/START switch
is in the STOP position.
3. Ignition cable plug not
firmly attached.
4. Ignition cable plug dirty.
5. Is there fuel inside the
combustion chamber.
6. The spark plug is dirty.
7. The distance between
the electrodes of the
spark plug is too large.
8. Wrong fuel.
9. Spark plug defective.
1. Is the choke set to the off
(closed) position.
1. Refuel tank.
2. Put the switch in the START
position.
3. Push the plug on tightly.
4. Clean the plug.
5. Remove the spark plug, dry off the
electrode and start at full throttle.
6. Clean the spark section.
7. Set the gap to 0.6 to 0.7mm.
8. Drain the tank and fill it with the
correct fuel.
9. Replace the spark plug.
1. Set the choke to the on (open)
position.
