Homelite HBL26BVB, Instructions Manual

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Original instructions | English
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severe injury. Stop the engine and ensure
that fan blades have stopped rotating
before opening the vacuum door, installing
or changing tubes, or opening or removing
debris bag.
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When feeding material into the product,
make sure that the pieces of metal, rocks,
bottles, cans, or other foreign objects are
not included.
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Do not allow processed material to build
up in the discharge zone. This may prevent
proper discharge and can result in kickback
of material through the intake opening.
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If the product becomes clogged, stop the
engine before cleaning the debris.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before storing or transporting.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
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Drain all fuel from the tank into a container
approved for petrol. Remember to properly
replace and tighten the fuel cap.
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Run the engine until it stops. This will
remove all fuel that could become stale and
leave varnish and gum in the fuel system.
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Store the product in a cool, dry, and
well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents, such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts.
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Do not store outdoors.
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When transporting the product in a vehicle,
secure it against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
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Abide by all government and local
regulations for the safe storage and
handling of petrol.
Short term (less than 1 month)
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Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before storing or transporting.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
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Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-
ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children.
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Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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Do not store outdoors.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury and poor performance, and
may void your warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed only
by a qualified service technician. Have the
product serviced by an authorised service
centre only. When servicing, use only
original replacement parts.
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Stop the engine, allow the product to cool
down, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop.
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You may make adjustments and repairs
described in this manual. For other repairs,
contact an authorised service centre.
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After each use, clean the product with a
soft, dry cloth.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
ensure that the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an