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THE GIANT-VAC 

GIANT-BLO JR. 

MODEL 52  

 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

 

Congratulations! 
 

You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market 
today.  If properly cared for, your Giant-Vac Giant-Blo Jr. will provide years of dependable 
service.  Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of 
your new equipment. 
 
As you unpack your Giant-Blo Jr., you will find the following parts: 
 

 

 

1 - Giant-Blo Jr. power unit 

 

1 - Handle assembly in three parts  

 

1 - Bag containing front caster wheel assembly 

 

1 - Package of hardware 

 

1 - Package containing operating manuals and warranty registration

 

 
Your Giant-Blo Jr. requires very little assembly.  Simply follow the instructions contained within 
this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit. 

 

 
Each Giant-Vac product leaves our factory in excellent condition; occasionally, however, some 
damage may occur during shipment.  If any such damage is found upon initial inspection, 

immediately

 notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine, as they are solely 

responsible for such damage, as well as any subsequent adjustments necessary.  
 
 

 

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

 

 

Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the 

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. 

 

As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an employer, 

you also may have an obligation under the California Occupational Safety and 

Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel 

engine exhaust and/or other Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your 

workplace.  See California Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of the 

California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 

er seq.,

 and Title 8 of the California 

Code of Regulations Section 5194. 

 

R0503.1 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for GIANT-BLO JR. 52

Page 1: ...r factory in excellent condition occasionally however some damage may occur during shipment If any such damage is found upon initial inspection immediately notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine as they are solely responsible for such damage as well as any subsequent adjustments necessary CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constitu...

Page 2: ... any guards or component parts removed from unit Unless there is very good artificial light use only during daylight Fill gasoline driven machines outdoors Avoid spilling gasoline and DO NOT fill the engine while it is running or while you are smoking While in operation keep all parts of body away from intake and exhaust sections Never insert any body part or other foreign object in any opening wh...

Page 3: ... serrated flange nuts Tighten all handle assembly bolts securely FRONT CASTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY Attach front caster wheel assembly 19 23 to unit by butting outward bends in mounting brackets of assembly against front lower corner of unit next to blower discharge door making sure mounting holes in both parts are aligned Note Angled edge of mounting brackets should be upwards with holes toward bottom F...

Page 4: ... pull briskly with right You may have to pull several times before engine starts If engine fails to start within a reasonable number of attempts discontinue and check engine manual for further instructions After engine starts move throttle control down to half CAUTION Blower impeller is mounted directly to engine shaft starting engine will immediately result in high velocity air discharge Be sure ...

Page 5: ...IS RUNNING TO BLOW DEBRIS OUT TOWARD SIDE OF UNIT Close the front air deflector door by pulling the control lever back toward the rear of the machine This will direct air out through the side discharge opening Adjust engine speed to increase or decrease air discharge rate NEVER INSERT ANY BODY PART OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECT IN ANY OPENING WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING HINTS FOR EFFECTIVE OPERATION Fo...

Page 6: ...a where heating or heat appliances or open pilot lights are present unless the fuel is completely drained from the power equipment and the fuel containers UNIT OPTIONS Your Giant Blo Jr is a versatile machine which can accommodate a variety of optional accessories Model 56 58 Intake Hose Kit turns your Giant Blo Jr into a highly efficient yard vacuum Kit contains a bolt on intake flange a 10 lengt...

Page 7: ...s expressly limited to the replacement or repair at an authorized servicing Giant Vac dealer or at a point designated by us of such parts as appear to us to have been defective All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued We shall not be liable for transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty does not a...

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Page 9: ...33017 Wheel caster 6 x 1 50 semi pneumatic 1 20 33101 Bracket caster right side 1 21 33102 Bracket caster left side 1 22 31357 Bolt hex head 3 8 16 x 2 1 2 1 23 31355 Nut reverse lock 3 8 16 1 24 31016 Bolt hex head 5 16 18 x 5 8 2 25 31003 Washer split lock 5 16 2 26 23000 Handle upper 1 27 31590 Grip handle 1 id x 24 foam 1 28 23002 Handle lower 2 29 31006 Bolt hex head 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 6 30 3100...

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