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Assembly

IMPORTANT.

 Blower tube installation affects both  

blower balance and performance. Both tube and nozzle 

must be screwed together.

WARNING.

 Danger from rotating impeller! Stop the engine 

before installing or removing the blower tubes. Never 

perform any maintenance or assembly procedures on this 

machine while the engine is running. 
1. Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy 

work surface. 

2. Push the nozzle tube (5) over the straight tube (4) lining 

up the locking pins.  

3. Rotate the nozzle tube clockwise locking it into place. 
4. Lock the tubes together using the 2 screws provided.  

5. Push the assembled blower 

tube over the discharge port 

and rotate until locks in place 

and the screw hole can be seen.

6. Rotate the tube to the desired 

position. 

7. Screw the tubes using the 

screws provided.

Mixing the fuel

ENGINE FUEL: MIX AT 30:1 

 

 

30:1 

IMPORTANT.

 Use good quality air cooled 2-stroke  

engine oil.
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires 

pre-mixing fuel with 2-stroke oil.
1. Use fresh unleaded petrol. You must use 100%  

synthetic oil specifically made for heavily stressed two-

stroke engines.

2. Mix the petrol and oil in an approved container. Never mix 

fuel directly in the blower fuel tank.

WARNING.

 Never use any type of pre-mixed fuel/oil direct 

from fuel stations. This may include special blends intended 

for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
3. Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before fuelling.
4. Always pre-mix in small quantities. Never mix quantities 

larger than what will be used in a 30 day period.

Note.

 Do not store petrol in plastic containers.

Keep fuel out of the reach of children.

Filling the fuel tank

WARNING.

 Always shut off the engine before fuelling.  

Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. 

Move at least 3m (10ft) away from the re-fuelling site before 

starting engine. Do not smoke when re-fuelling or operating 

the blower.

WARNING.

 Do not use fuel that is more than 2-3 months 

old. Empty the tank during longer breaks and fill it up again 

as soon you wish to use the blower again.

Note.

 It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new 

engine during and after first use.

Summary of Contents for PB26CC

Page 1: ...1 26CC FULL CRANK PETROL BLOWER PB26CC INSTRUCTION MANUAL Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code PB26CC Date 080904 Edition 6 Op DCR ...

Page 2: ...wer tool is covered under this warranty With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty For full details of the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our website www gmcompany com For pro...

Page 3: ...d petrol and 2 stroke machine oil Fuel mixture Unleaded petrol oil 30 1 Equivalent spark plug CHAMPION CJ8 NGK BM6A Sound pressure value 85dBA Weight 5 kg Noise label rating 85dBA taken at 7 5 meters you must wear ear protection at all times Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior ...

Page 4: ...e and avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely Substitute faulty silencers Before use always inspect the machine and check that the screws are not worn or damaged It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating the blower Maintenance and storage Keep all nuts bolts and screws tigh...

Page 5: ... a hazardous location Such areas include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes leaking gas or explosive dust Do not operate in a confined area Exhaust gases smoke or fumes could reach dangerous concentrations Protect your blower This blower is NOT WEATHERPROOF and should not be exposed to direct sunlight high ambient temperature and damp wet or high humidity conditions Do not smoke wh...

Page 6: ...er is faulty or that a part is missing If you find anything wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Contents of carton Tube 2 pieces Screws for tube assembly Fuel mixing bottle ...

Page 7: ...andle 3 Motor 4 Straight tube 5 Nozzle tube 6 Recoil starter 7 Petrol cap 8 Spark plug 9 Primer 10 Air filter cover 11 Outlet exhaust 12 OFF button 13 Tube locking screw 14 Fuel tank 15 Choke 16 Sliding throttle lock 9 11 4 5 12 7 1 2 3 6 8 15 14 10 16 13 ...

Page 8: ...es pre mixing fuel with 2 stroke oil 1 Use fresh unleaded petrol You must use 100 synthetic oil specifically made for heavily stressed two stroke engines 2 Mix the petrol and oil in an approved container Never mix fuel directly in the blower fuel tank WARNING Never use any type of pre mixed fuel oil direct from fuel stations This may include special blends intended for use in mopeds motorcycles et...

Page 9: ...proved container Never place flammable material close the engine muffler Do not use petrol which contains ethanol or methanol as it may damage the fuel lines and other engine parts Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs If fuel must be stored longer than 30 days it should first be treated with a stabilizer or similar product Operation Choke control If the engine is cold you will need to use...

Page 10: ...e blower without a properly functioning muffler and spark arrestor installed Use of the petrol blower The GMC petrol blower can efficiently move a wide variety of debris ranging from grass clippings to gravel As a general rule try to operate the blower at the lowers throttle setting necessary to get the job done Prior to use of the blower ensure you have read and understood this instruction manual...

Page 11: ...a hose to clean the unit Whenever the machine is not used for a long period of time proceed as follows Give the petrol blower an overall cleaning and a thorough check Empty the fuel tank completely then clean the carburettor and lines by running the blower until it stops from lack of fuel Protect all metal engine parts from corrosion by coating them with oil Remove the spark plug put several drops...

Page 12: ...s reached approximately 2 3 minutes Use a screwdriver to adjust the engine idle speed Turn the idle screw clockwise to increase engine idle speed Turn the idle screw counter clockwise to decrease engine idle speed IMPORTANT Blower tubes and intake cover must be installed while adjusting engine idle speed Engine idle speed will also be affected if either the intake cover or blower tubes are blocked...

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Page 16: ...land 7am 7pm 7days a week AEST Please note that if repair is required you must provide a valid original purchase receipt You will need the following details at hand to log your service request Personal details First Last name address pick up address contact phone numbers email address Product details Product number date of purchase retailer bought from State postcode receipt number reason for the ...

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