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Contents Warranty Introduction Environmental protection Description of symbols Specifications General safety instructions Safety rules for petrol blowers Additional safety rules for petrol blowers Unpacking Contents of carton Know your product Assembly Before Use Mixing the fuel Filling the fuel tank Fitting the safety straps (shoulder and waist) Operation Starting the blower Stopping the blower Running in the engine Blowing Use of the petrol blower Maintenance Checking the spark plug Air filter Useful tips
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.
• WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable: – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. – Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while re-fuelling or whenever handling the fuel. – Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
• Fuel goes off fairly quickly. If you find your blower does not start, 1st change the fuel in the tank with newly purchased fuel. Service • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair personnel using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Operation safety instructions WARNING. Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or maintenance operations. • Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened before every use.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire: - Whenever you leave the machine - Before clearing a blockage - Before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance - If the blower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately). • Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn the fuel off when you have finished blowing. • The user is responsible for the safety of other people, animals and objects in the working area.
Know your product 1. Throttle trigger 2. Throttle trigger lock-off 3. Motor 4. Straight tube 5. Wide sweeper nozzle 6. Recoil starter 7. Fuel cap 8. Spark plug cap 9. Primer bulb 10. Air filter cover 11. Outlet exhaust 12. On/Off button 13. Shoulder straps 14. Fuel tank 15. Air filter cover retaining screw 16. Air filter damper 17. Discharge port 18. Waist strap 19.
Assembly Before Use IMPORTANT. Blower tube installation affects the blower’s performance. Ensure the tube is fitted correctly before every use. WARNING. Danger from rotating impeller! Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cap 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.
• • • • Never smoke or light any fires near the blower or fuels. Always transport and store fuels in an approved container. Never place flammable material close the engine muffler. Do not use petrol which contains ethanol or methanol as it may damage the fuel lines and other engine parts. • Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs. If fuel must be stored longer than 30 days, it should first be treated with a stabilizer or similar product. Filling the fuel tank WARNING.
3. Move the On/Off Button (12) to ON (I) position. 4. Lock the throttle into mid way ‘Start’ position by holding in the throttle trigger lock-off (2) and squeezing the throttle trigger (1) completely in. Release the throttle trigger lock-off (2) first, and then release the throttle trigger (1). For warm starting: 1. Ensure the priming bulb (9) is full. 2. Move the air filter damper (16) to the half way position. 3. Move the On/Off Button (12) to ON (I) position. 4.
Running in the engine Use of the petrol blower 1. During the initial 2-3 hours of work since purchase, run the engine at a moderate RPM. 2. We advise you in any case not to maintain your engine at a high speed as the different components must settle with each other during the process of ‘running in’ the engine. 3. It is at the end of the running in period that the engine will reach its maximum power. 4.
Air filter Servicing Accumulated dust in the air filter will reduce engine efficiency, increase fuel consumption and allow abrasive particles to pass into the engine. Remove the air filter as often as necessary to maintain a clean condition. IMPORTANT. The air filter should be checked approximately every 10 hours of use, or more frequently in dusty areas. 1. Remove the air filter cover retaining screw (15), and remove the cover and filter element. 2. Inspect the element.
Problems Power loss or sudden stopping of the engine • Check whether the fuel tank is empty. • There is water in the mixture. Drain and rinse the fuel system with petrol. • Check the age of the fuel as fuel older than 3 - 4 months can cause running and starting problems. • The air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter. Starting a flooded engine • Disconnect the spark plug lead, and use the plug wrench to remove the spark plug in a counter clockwise direction.
GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am – 7pm, 7days a week (AEST).