BV3100 2-Cycle Mulching Blower Vacuum GB F D I P E · OPERATOR'S MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . GB2 · MANUEL D'UTILISATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . F1 · BENUTZERHANDBUCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 · MANUALE D'ISTRUZIONI PER L'USO . . . I1 · MANUAL DE UTILIZAÇÃO . . . . . . . . . . . P1 · MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES . . . . . . . . E1 A INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB3 - GB5 A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB3 B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB4 C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB5 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB5 - GB7 A. Attaching and Removing the Blower/Vacuum Tube . . . GB5 B. Attaching and Removing the Vacuum Bag . . . . . . GB6 C. Installing and Adjusting the Shoulder Harness . . . GB7 BV3100 2-Cycle Mulching Blower Vacuum II. IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. III. Oil and Petrol Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7 IV. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB8 V. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB9 - GB10 A. Holding the Blower / Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB9 B. Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB9 C. Operating as a Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB9 D. Operating as a Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB10 E. Clearing a Blocked Tube/Impeller . . . . . . . . . . . . GB10 F. Empty the Vacuum Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB10 VI. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . GB10 - GB12 A. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB11 B. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB12 VII. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB12 VIII. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB13 NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment. IX. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB14 CONTENTS OF CARTON This unit includes the following: · Model BV3100 Mulching Blower Vacuum · Blower/Vacuum Tube · Shoulder Harness · Vacuum bag · Hardware Pack · Operator's Manual The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. GB2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION · IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION · READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING · Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. · Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for petrol leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit · Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet. · Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 15 meter (50 ft.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine immediately. · Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. · Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. · Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. Do not operate before repairing damage. · Use only genuine replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use unaothorized parts, accessories or attachments for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. · Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while engine is running. Debris such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could be picked up by the air intake and thrown out by the discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. · Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotating. · Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL UNITS WARNING: Petrol (gasoline) is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions: · Store petrol only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. · Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled petrol. Do not start the engine until petrol vapors dissipate. · Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the petrol tank. Never remove the cap of the petrol tank, or add petrol, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the petrol cap securely in place. Loosen the petrol tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank. · Remove the vacuum bag before refueling. · Mix and add petrol in a clean, well-ventilated area outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Slowly remove the petrol cap only after stopping engine. Do not smoke while fueling or mixing petrol. Wipe up any spilled petrol from the unit immediately. WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A BLOWER · Never point the Blower in the direction of people or pets, or in the direction of windows. Always direct the blowing debris away from people, animals, glass, and solid objects such as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. WHILE OPERATING UNIT AS A VACUUM · Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool. · The unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water, as this may result in damage to the Blower/ Vacuum. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc. WHILE OPERATING · Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. · Wear safety glasses or goggles and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or dustmask if the operation is dusty. Long sleeve shirts are recommended. · Never run the unit without the the proper equipment attached. When using this unit, always install the blower/vacuum tube, vacuum bag and make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped closed. · Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, to install or remove the blower/vacuum tubes or vacuum bag. The unit must be stopped and the impeller no longer turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades. · Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS · Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. · Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high, to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children. · Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GB3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING · SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. · WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. · WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed. SYMBOL MEANING · IGNITION SWITCH ON / START / RUN · IGNITION SWITCH OFF or STOP · HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. 1 2 3 · KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 meters (50 ft.) from the operating area. · PRIMER Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times. · CHOKE CONTROL 1 · FULL choke position. 2 · PARTIAL choke position. 3 · RUN position. · BLOWERS AND BLOWER/VACUUMS ­ ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance. · BLOWER/VACUUM MODE CHANGE-OVER LEVER A - Vacuum mode B - Blower mode · THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates "HIGH" or "FASTEST" speed. · UNLEADED PETROL Always use clean, fresh unleaded petrol. · OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. · THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place. · THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates "IDLE," "LOW" or "SLOWEST" speed. GB4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION As a blower · Cleaning of yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences, etc. As a vacuum · Picking up leaves, light debris, etc. Throttle Lever Petrol Cap Starter Rope Grip Harness Ignition Switch Blower/Vacuum Tube Blower/Vacuum Inlet Blower Outlet Vacuum Bag Hook Blower/Vacuum Mode Change-Over Lever Choke Lever Primer Spark Plug Vacuum Bag Air filter/muffler cover Vacuum Bag Zipper ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLOWER/ VACUUM TUBE Attaching NOTE: The blower/vacuum tube comes unassembled on this unit. Installation is required to provide safe and easy use for the operator. 1. Remove the screws and nuts provided from the hardware pack. 2. Insert the blower/vacuum tube all the way into the opening on the motor housing until the holes in the tabs on the blower/vacuum tube align with the screw holes in the housing (Fig. 1). 3. Insert the 2 (two) 8-32 x 3/4" slotted T20 Torx screws into the right side of the motor housing and the 2 (two) nuts into the left side of the motor housing (Fig. 2). 4. Tighten the screws firmly. Do not over-tighten. 5. Install the 2 (two) remaining self-tapping 8-16 x 3/4" slotted T20 Torx screws into the holes on either side of the housing (Fig. 2). Tighten until snug, do not over-tighten. GB5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Motor Housing ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE VACUUM BAG Attaching 1. Attach the vacuum bag to the vacuum bag hook on the blower/vacuum tube (Fig. 3). Nut Blower/Vacuum Tube Vacuum Bag Hook Screw Self-Tapping Screw Fig. 1 Fig. 3 Removing WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before attaching or removing tubes. 1. Remove the 2 (two) self-tapping screws from either side of the housing. 2. Remove the 2 (two) screws and nuts holding the blower/vacuum tube on the housing (Fig. 1). NOTE: Keep the hardware in a safe place for future use. 3. Remove the blower/vacuum tube from the motor housing. 4. Replace the blower/vacuum tube before use. 2. Slide the vacuum bag tube over the debris exhaust tube on the housing. Push the tube until the la ...