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Before Operating Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher

1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING BLOWER/VACUUM/MULCHER. 

WARNING

Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.

2.   Avoid Dangerous Environments
 

 

a. Do not operate Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.

 

 

b. Do not operate Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher when you are tired.

 

 

c. Do not use this Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.

3.   Inspect Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure.  
 

Replace any damaged parts.

4.   Dress properly when operating Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher.
 

 

a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt. 

 

 

b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the rotating parts of the Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher.

 

 

c. Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.

 

 

d. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

5.   Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.

6.   Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.

7.   Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.

8.   Throughly inspect the area where the Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher is to be used and use rakes and booms to loosen debris  
 

before use.

WARNING

Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.

9.  In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces or use mister attachment when water is available.

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other 
reproductive harm.

While Operating Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher

1.   Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.

2.   Do not operate Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.

3.   Only well instructed adults should operate Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher. Never allow children to operate Blower/Vacuum/ 
 Mulcher.

4.   Keep children away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.

5.   Do not point the Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

6.   Use only for jobs explained in this manual.  Do not use Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher for any job except that for which it is  
 intended. 

7.   Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times. Do not overreach.

8.   Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.

9.   Do not force Blower/Vacuum/Mulcher. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for  
 

which it was designed.

DANGER

10. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Important Safety Information

Summary of Contents for S-HBV-30175

Page 1: ...ure reference Record the following for future reference Mfg Date Code __________________ Date of Purchase Attach a copy of your sales receipt Consumer Toll Free Number 1 800 737 2112 Refer to the website for the electronic manual and parts book www southlandpowerequipment com KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE MODEL Nos S HBV 30175 E S HBV 30175 For Occasional Use Only If you have a question or...

Page 2: ...ls Indicates Warning Keep all by standers at least 50 ft 15 m away Read these instructions carefully This equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury Inspect area where used and remove all foreign objects Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87 1 Wear hearing protection Wear breathing protection Explosive material Wear safety footwe...

Page 3: ...ear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards 8 Throughly inspect the area where the Blower Vacuum Mulcher is to be used and use rakes and booms to loosen debris before use WARNING Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage 9 In dusty conditions slightly dampen surfaces or use mister attachment when water is available WARNING This...

Page 4: ...aged have it repaired by a qualified service center 3 Check for misalignment of moving parts binding of moving parts broken parts mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation 4 Keep guards in place and in working order 5 A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center 6 Use only genuine Southland replacement parts and ac...

Page 5: ...Package If you need assistance or find any parts missing CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 737 2112 WARNING Do not operate Blower Vacuum Mulcher if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled Lower Vacuum Tube 1 Upper Vacuum Tube 1 Elbow Tube 1 Shoulder Strap 1 Vacuum Bag 1 Vacuum Tube Screw 2 Upper Tube 1 Nozzle Tube 1 Screw 1 Screwdriver with Spark Plug Wrench 40 1 2 Cycle Engine Oil 3 2 fl oz Operator...

Page 6: ...cedures on this Blower while the engine is running 1 Align the arrow on the upper tube with the arrow on the nozzle tube Fig 2 2 Slide the nozzle tube to the upper tube 3 Turn the nozzle tube clockwise until a click is reached to secure the nozzle tube to the upper tube Fig 3 4 Align the arrow on the upper tube with the arrow on the Blower outlet Fig 4 5 Slide the upper tube to the Blower outlet 6...

Page 7: ...g and Insert the elbow tube as shown Fig 8 3 Align the arrow on the elbow tube with the arrow on the blower outlet Fig 9 4 Slide the elbow tube to the blower outlet 5 Twist the adaptor tube to lock into place Fig 10 6 Make sure the Vacuum Bag is zipped and fully closed Install the Vacuum Bag Fig 9 Assembly Continued Save all instructions Fig 8 Fig 10 ...

Page 8: ...ening the provided screws Fig 11 2 Open the vacuum door Fig 12 3 Hold the Vacuum Door open until vacuum tube is installed 4 Insert the Vacuum Tube and place the tab under the Vacuum door hinge Fig 13 5 Secure the Vacuum tube with the other 2 knobs Fig 14 Install the Vacuum Tubes Assembly Continued Save all instructions Fig 11 Fig 14 Fig 12 Fig 13 ...

Page 9: ...uum Mulcher requires that fuel and 2 cycle engine oil be pre mixed before adding to the Blower Vacuum Mulcher s fuel tank To mix the fuel 2 cycle oil 1 Use fresh unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher CAUTION Use of gasoline containing ethanol or methanol can damage Blower Vacuum Mulcher 2 Always use 2 cycle oil that meets or exceeds JASO FC specifications and is intended for mixi...

Page 10: ...Break In Period D During the first ten 10 hours of use use the slowest engine speed which allows for effective usage and avoid operation at high engine speeds for extended periods of time This will maximize the life and performance of your Blower Vacuum Mulcher s engine Maximum power will be achieved after the first ten 10 hours of engine operation Operation Continued Save all instructions Vacuum ...

Page 11: ...cuum Mulcher above the reach of children or in a locked area out of the reach of children 3 Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters electric motors or switches furnaces etc 4 When preparing the Blower Vacuum Mulcher for storage or when Blower Vacuum Mulcher will not be used for 30 days or more a Inspect and clean the Blower Vacuum Mulcher...

Page 12: ...ion 2 Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel mixture 3 Clean or replace air filter 4 Contact a qualified service center Engine runs hot 1 Fuel mixture incorrect 2 Spark Plug incorrect 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 4 Carbon build up on muffler outlet screen 1 See Mixing Fuel with 2 Cycle Oil in OPERATION section 2 Replace with correct Spark Plug 3 Contact a qualified service center 4 Conta...

Page 13: ...ted to the purchase price of the product and MAT Engine Technologies LLC shall not be liable for any other damages whatsoever including indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of damages may not apply to you This warranty provid...

Page 14: ...L will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labor Manufacturer s Warranty Coverage The emissions control system is warranted for one years If any emissions related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for the performance of the required main...

Page 15: ...re the first scheduled replacement the part will be repaired or replaced by METL according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a warranty station at n...

Page 16: ...e carburetor assembly and its internal components if so equipped b Fuel filter if so equipped c Carburetor gaskets d Fuel pump if so equipped 2 Air Induction System including a Intake pipe manifold b Air cleaner 3 Ignition System including a Spark plug b Ignition module coil 4 Catalytic Muffler Assembly if so equipped including a Muffler gasket b Exhaust manifold 5 Crankcase Breather Assembly incl...

Page 17: ...ssion control system is warranted for one years If any evaporative emission related part on your equipment is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by METL Owner s Warranty Responsibilities As the SORE owner you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner s manual METL recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your SOREs but METL...

Page 18: ...od of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part must be repaired or replaced by METL Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for the part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted p...

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