Stopping the engine
Emergency Stopping Procedure:
When it is necessary to stop blower engine immedi-
ately, DEPRESS the switch to OFF.
Normal procedure:
To stop the motor, push back the throttle lever lock,
so that the motor runs in idling mode. Finally move
the ON/OFF switch to "OFF".
8. Working instructions
Operation
DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating
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equipment.
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DO NOT TOUCH or let your hands or body come
in contact with a hot muffler or spark plug wire.
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DUE TO THE DANGER of exhaust fumes, never
operate blower in a confined or poorly ventilated
area.
Use the tool only in broad daylight or in welllit
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conditions.
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Do not underestimate the forces involved. Make
sure you stand squarely and keep your balance
at all times.
If possible, avoid using the tool on wet grass.
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Ensure that you maintain a steady foothold particu-
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larly while working on slopes.
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Always walk. Never run.
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Always keep the ventilation opening clean.
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Never direct the blow hole at persons or animals.
The machine may only be used at reasonable times
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of the day, i.e. not in the early morning or late even-
ing when it will be a nuisance to other people. Per-
mitted times of use specified by local authorities
must be observed.
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The machine must be run at the lowest possible
motor speed required to carry out the work.
Remove all foreign objects with a rake and brush
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before starting any blowing work.
Where conditions are dusty, dampen the surface
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a little or use a sprinkler attachment.
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Use the fulllength blower nozzle extension so that
the air current can work near to the ground.
Watch out for children, pets, open windows etc. and
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blow the foreign objects safely away from them.
If the device makes abnormal noises or has unu-
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sually high levels of vibration, it must be checked.
Unusually high levels of vibration can injure the
operator and damage the unit.
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Never operate the appliance with defective guards
or shields, or without safetydevices, for example
debris collector in place
Do not expose the hot engine to flammable ma-
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terials
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The Blower can be used to blow debris from patios,
paths, driveways, lawns, bushes and borders.
Do not expose the hot engine to flammable materials
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Always check the work area before starting work.
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Remove any objects or scraps that may be spun, or
catch the sim in the unit and clog it.
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Alternatively hold nozzle just above the ground
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and swing the machine from side to side, moving
forwards and direct the nozzle at the debris to be
cleared.
Blow the debris into a convenient heap
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9. Maintenance
INJURY WARNING!
Always wear protective gloves when working on
or around cutting tools.
Cleaning
• Keep the ventilation slots of the machine clean to
prevent overheating of the engine.
• Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft
cloth, preferably after each use.
• Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt.
• If the dirt does not come off use a soft cloth mois-
tened with soapy water.
• Regularly check the device before starting work.
• Never use water to clean or spray the device. Clean
the motor casing with a damp cloth and never use
detergents or solvents! This may damage the de-
vice's plastic parts. Dry the motor casing carefully
afterwards.
• Only use OEM parts for maintenance work.
Change and clean the spark plug (Fig. 3)
Check the spark plug air gap at least once a year or
when the engine starts poorly. The correct gap be-
tween ignition flag and ignition contact is 0.25"/0.63
mm.
Wait until the engine has cooled down completely.
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Pull the spark plug cap off the spark plug, and
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use the supplied spark plug wrench to remove the
spark plug by turning.
When the electrode is severely worn out or reveals
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a strong incrustation, the spark plug must be re-
placed with an equivalent plug.
A strong incrustation of the spark plug can be
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caused by: Amount of oil is too high in the gasoline
mix, poor oil quality, old gasoline mix, or plugged
up air filter.
Screw the spark plug by hand completely into the
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thread. (Avoid jamming it)
Use the supplied spark plug wrench to tighten the
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spark plug.
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When using a torque wrench, the tightening torque
is 12-15 Nm.
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Plug the spark plug socket correctly on the plug.
Clean the air filter
Soiled air filters reduce the engine power by sup-
plying too little air to the carburetor. Dust and pollen
plug up the pores of the filter made of foamed plastic.
Regular checks are therefore essential.
Unclip the air filter cover and remove the sponge
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filter element.
To avoid objects falling into the air tank, replace
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the air filter cover.