26CC PETROL BLOWER PB26D INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Code:PB26D IM Date: 070606 Edition: 3 Op: DTR
Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Introduction 3 Environmental protection 3 Description of symbols 3 Specifications 3 Safety rules for petrol blowers 4 Additional safety rules for petrol blowers 5 Unpacking 5 Contents of carton 5 Know your product 6 Assembly 7 Mixing the fuel 7 Filling the fuel tank 7 Operation 8 Starting the blower 8 Stopping the blower 9 Blowing 9 Use of the petrol blower 9 Maintenance 9 Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete sati
Introduction Warning. Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and, with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service. CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating the blower. Maintenance and storage • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance. • Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat. • Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
• Caution must be taken while blowing on slopes. • Turn off the engine if you must leave the blower unattended. • Never change the rated speed of the engine in any way. • Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases: - Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations. - If you leave the blower unattended. - If the blower vibrates in an abnormal way, take the blower to an authorized service centre. - Check the bolts and nuts regularly. Bolts and nuts may vibrate loose over time.
Know your product 1. Throttle trigger 2. Rubber grip handle 3. Motor 4. Straight tube 5. Nozzle tube 6. Recoil starter 7. Petrol cap 8. Spark plug 9. Primer 10. Air filter cover 11. Outlet exhaust 12. Off button 13. Tube locking screw 14. Fuel tank 15. Choke 16.
Assembly Mixing the fuel IMPORTANT. Blower tube installation affects both blower balance and performance. The tube and nozzle are correctly installed when the label ‘THIS SIDE UP’ is visible to the operator during normal operation. WARNING. Danger from rotating impeller! Stop the engine before installing or removing the blower tubes. Never perform any maintenance or assembly procedures on this machine while the engine is running. 1. Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy work surface. 2.
more than 2-3 months old. Empty the tank during longer breaks and fill it up again as soon you wish to use the blower again. Note. It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and after first use. 1. Place the blower upright on the ground or on a sturdy bench and wipe any debris from around the fuel cap. 2. Unscrew the fuel tank cap (7) and pour the mixture into the tank using a funnel (not supplied). Operation Choke control If the engine is cold you will need to use the choke control.
Stopping the blower Maintenance Stop the engine by pressing the off button (12) and holding it for 2 seconds. WARNING. Before performing any maintenance on this blower, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Checking the spark plug Check the spark plug every 10 - 15 hours of use. Note. There is a replacement spark plug included with the blower. 1. Remove the spark plug cover. 2. Use the spark plug wrench to remove the spark plug, by turning it counter-clockwise.
3. Wash the filter in detergent and water. Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely before reinstalling. 4. Install the element and cover and then tighten the retaining screw. Servicing • It is recommended once you first use your petrol blower have it serviced after 15 hours of use. • From thereafter, service the petrol blower every 2 years. • Clean the air filter as described in the air filter section.
IMPORTANT. Blower tubes and intake cover must be installed while adjusting engine idle speed. Engine idle speed will also be affected if either the intake cover or blower tubes are blocked, damaged or incorrectly installed. If the engine wont stop • If the engine continues to run while pulling the ignition switch, stop the engine by pulling the choke (15) out to the fully closed position.
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