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WARNING:

If received assembled,

repeat all steps to ensure your unit is properly

assembled and all fasteners are secure. Fol-

low all safety information in the manual and on

the unit.

D

A standard screwdriver is required for as-

sembly.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY

1. Align the rib on the upper blower tube with

the groove in the blower outlet; slide the

tube into place.

NOTE:

The tube clamp bolt must be loose

enough to allow blower tube to be inserted in

blower outlet. Loosen the bolt by turning coun-

terclockwise (do not remove nuts).

Blower Outlet

Rib

Groove

2. Secure the tube by turning the bolt clock-

wise.

3. Align the slots on the lower blower tube

with the tabs on the upper blower tube.

Upper Blower

Tube

Tab

Slot

Lower Blower

Tube

Tube

clamp

bolt and

nut

4. Slide the lower blower tube onto the upper

blower tube.

5. Turn the lower blower tube clockwise until

a click is felt to secure the lower blower

tube to the upper blower tube.

NOTE:

When the upper and lower blower

tubes are assembled together properly, the

arrows on both tubes will be aligned.

6. To remove the tubes, turn the bolt counter-

clockwise to loosen the tubes (do not re-

move nuts); remove the tubes.

HIGH--SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

When greater air speed is desired, use the

high--speed nozzle.

1. Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs

on the lower blower tube.

High--Speed

Nozzle

Tab

Slot

Lower Blower

Tube

2. Slide the nozzle onto the lower blower tube.

3. Turn the nozzle clockwise until a click is

felt to secure the nozzle to the lower blow-

er tube.

VACUUM ASSEMBLY

VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY

1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and

insert the elbow tube.

2. Push the small end of the elbow tube

through the small opening in the bag.

Small Opening

Zipper

Opening

Elbow

Tube

Rib

NOTE:

Make sure edge of the small open-

ing is flush against the flared area of the el-

bow tube, and the rib on the elbow tube is

on the bottom.

3. Close the zipper on the bag. Make sure the

zipper is closed completely.

4. Remove blower tubes from engine.

Rib

Groove

5. Insert the elbow tube into the blower outlet.

Make sure elbow tube rib is aligned with

the blower outlet groove.

6. Turn knob clockwise to secure elbow tube.

VACUUM TUBE ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Stop engine and be sure

the impeller blades have stopped turning be-

fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-

tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or

blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause

serious injury.

Summary of Contents for GBV 325

Page 1: ...Please read the operator s manual carefully and make sure you understand the instructions before using the machine Operator s manual GBV 325 English ...

Page 2: ...ge Sound pressure level at 7 5 metres When using the vacuum attachment the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves grass small twigs and bits of paper Do not vacuum stones gravel metal broken glass etc to avoid severe damage to the impeller SAFETY RULES WARNING Failure to follow all Safety Rules and Precautions can result in serious injury KNOW YOUR UNIT S Read your instruction man...

Page 3: ...f leaves and other debris on the ground D Inspect unit before each use for worn loose missing or damaged parts Do not use until unit is in proper working order D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel D Never start or run engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can kill D Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get very hot during use and remain so for some time after...

Page 4: ...nds or joints discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention An antivibration system does not guarantee the avoidance of theseproblems Users whooperate power tools on a continual and regular basis must monitor closely theirphysical conditionand thecondition of this tool WHAT IS WHAT 1 Throttle trigger 9 Upper blower tube 2 STOP switch 10 Lower blower tube 3 Primer button 11 High speed...

Page 5: ...olt counter clockwise to loosen the tubes do not re move nuts remove the tubes HIGH SPEED NOZZLE ASSEMBLY When greater air speed is desired use the high speed nozzle 1 Align the slots on the nozzle with the tabs on the lower blower tube High Speed Nozzle Tab Slot Lower Blower Tube 2 Slide the nozzle onto the lower blower tube 3 Turn the nozzle clockwise until a click is felt to secure the nozzle t...

Page 6: ...n slanted end of lower vacuum tube as shown Push lower vacuum tube into upper vacuum tube until the lower tube is securely seated in the upper tube about 7 cm Slanted end of lower vacuum tube 7 When vacuum tubes are fitted together locate the label on the lower portion of the upper tube Permanently assemble the two tubes together with the supplied screw Upper Vacuum Tube Lower Vacuum Tube HOW TO C...

Page 7: ... To reduce noise levels operate power blowers at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job S Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris be fore blowing S In dusty conditions slightly dampen sur faces or use a mister attachment when wa ter is available S Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters screens patios gril...

Page 8: ...as gravel sand dust grass etc could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out through the discharge opening damagingtheunitor property or causingseri ous injury to bystanders or the operator STARTING A COLD ENGINE or a warm engine after running out of fuel 1 Slowly press the primer bulb 6 times 2 Movechokelever to theFULL CHOKE posi tion 3 Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold through al...

Page 9: ... if it is torn or damaged INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT LABELS S After each use inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a milddeter gent S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth CLEAN AIR FILTER Air Filter Cover Air Filter Button A dirty air filter decreases engine perform ance and increases fuel consumption and harmful emissions Always clean after...

Page 10: ...e to cool and secure the unit be fore storing or transporting S Store unit and fuel in a well ventilated area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric mo tors or switches furnaces etc S Storeunitwithallguards inplace Positionunit so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury S Store unit and fuel well out of thereach ofchil dren EXTERNAL SURFACES...

Page 11: ...ure incorrect 3 Air filter dirty 4 Carburetor requires adjustment 1 Adjust choke 2 Empty fuel tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Contact an authorized service dealer Engine runs hot 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE WARNING Always stop unitand disconnect spark plugbefore pe...

Page 12: ...les measured according to EN ISO 11806 and ISO 22867 m s2 Equipped with blower tubes and nozzle original right 10 1 Equipped with vacuum tubes original left right 8 2 10 4 Note 1 Noise emissions in the environment measured as sound power LWA in conformity with EC directive 2000 14 EC Reported sound power level for the machine has been mea sured with the original cutting attachment that gives the h...

Page 13: ...uthorised by Husqvarna Outdoor Products S The machine has not been used for hire Nothing contained in this warranty is intended topurportto restrict modify orexclude theop eration of any legislation in the State where the product was purchased The following items are not covered by this warranty S Normal customer maintenance items whichbecome wornthrough normalregular use including but not limited...

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