GBLS 2500 - Blower Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GBLS 2500 Güde

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Phone.: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360 Fax: +49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999 E-Mail: support@ts.guede.com Introduction We are sure that the new quality petrol garden vac and blower will be more than just meeting your expectations. It was manufactured to the strictest quality standards and will meet the highest criteria of performance. It will not take you long to see how easy and safe is the operation of your new machine. If you take proper care of it, it will be at your service for many years. Important notice. Before you get down to work with your new machine, kindly read this manual entirely and carefully. Follow the instructions entitled Caution! Or Warning! Environment Protection Kindly make provisions for environment-friendly disposal of any materials you do not need any more. All the tools, materials and packaging should be assorted and where required, forwarded to respective salvage points. Symbols There are various symbols in place of instructions on your engine scythe. They will facilitate essential information on the product or instructions for use. Read and try to understand the entire instruction manual before you get down to using the machine. . Non-observance the instructions for use may be DANGEROUS TO LIFE!

Bag volume Weight Beware, no open flame! Caution, do not use in the rain!

Caution, use in enclosed spaces is prohibited! Caution, hazardous voltage! Caution, hot surface! Caution flammable materials!

Caution, harmful fumes! Beware of flying parts Attention safe distance read manual

Eye protection and wear hearing protection Use protective gloves Noise value indication

Technical Data Cylinder volume: 26 cm3 Engine power: 0,75 kW (1 PS), 2-strole engine Engine speed: 2500 rpm Maximum air speed: ca 50 m/s Leaves collecting bag volume: ca 50 l Tank volume: 0,5 litre 47Fuel: mix 1:25 Noise level: LWA 102 dB Weight: ca 6,5 kg Safety Instructions To be safe at working with this petrol engine vac and blower, it is required that instructions and information on safety, installation and operation contained in the manual are precisely observed. Any person engaged in the operation or maintenance of the machine should be knowledgeable regarding the operation manual and aware of any potential risk. Prevent children, the sick and the infirm from access. While you are in the working area, look after the children very carefully. Observe any regional and local safety precautions applicable in your place. The same applies to any provisions on the safety at work and health protection in the work site.

The manufacturer shall not be held liable if the machines it manufactures are altered in an unauthorised manner, in result of which damage was inflicted. Warning! It is necessary to observe the essential safety precautions when using the machine tools. Kindly follow the tips and instructions in the additional safety precautions.

1. Pay attention to the conditions of the area, which you’re working in. After the engine is started, the machine will

produce poisonous flue gas. The gas may be invisible and odourless. Hence never work with the machine closed or poorly ventilated areas. Provide for good lighting when working. Provide for stability when working in wet, snow or icy weather conditions on slopes or rough ground. 2. Do not let any unauthorised persons approach the machine. The visitors and viewers, primarily the children, the ill and infirm persons should not have any access to the working area. Prevent other persons from any contact with the tools. 3. Make provision for the tools storage. The machines not in current use should be kept in a dry place, elevated or locked where practicable so that any access to them is prevented. 4. Always use a correct tool for the job to be done. E.g. avoid using small tools and accessories for work that should be actually done with a heavy tool. Use the tools only for the purposes they were designed for. 5. Pay attention to adequate clothing. The clothing should fit the purpose and should not put any limits to you when working.

6. Wear ear protectors. Wear personal protective equipment to protect your ears, such as ear protectors.

7. Garden vac transport. Secure the machine against rollover, damage and fuel leaking.

8. Remove socket wrench. Before switching the vac on, remove all the wrenches etc

9. Be attentive any time. Mind what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not use the vac when tired. Never work with the

garden vac and blower when influenced by alcohol, drugs or medicaments affecting the concentration capability 10. Fuelling. Always switch the engine off before filling up. Open the tank cap carefully so that any overpressure may be let out and the fuel does not splash out. High temperatures build up on the machine body when working with the scythe. Therefore, leave the machine to cool down before filling up the fuel. Otherwise, the fuel could ignite spontaneously and there is a risk of personal burns. Replenishing the fuel, mind not to overfill the tank. If the fuel drips off, it should be removed immediately and the machine cleaned. When the filling is completed, check the screw. After filling up, check screw closure for the firm fit to prevent loosening at work because of vibrations. 11. Time of Use and Breaks for Rest. After using the power machine for a longer time, you may have troubles with the capillary return in hands due to the vibrations. However, you may prolong the time of use when wearing suitable gloves and taking regular breaks. Remember that the time of using the power machine may get shorter in result of personal inclination to poor capillary return, low outside temperature or strong contact force of the machine while working

atch out for any damaged parts. Inspect the machine before use. Are any parts damaged? Ask yourself seriously when detecting slight damage whether the machine will work perfectly and safely despite that. Watch out for proper aligning and adjustment of any moving parts. Do the parts fit one in another properly? Are the part damaged? Is everything installed as appropriate? Are any other prerequisites of proper working in place? Damaged protective devices etc. must be repaired or replaced by authorised entities unless the operation manual expressly says otherwise. Any defective switches must be replaced at an authorised servicing centre. Do not use the machine if it cannot be put on and off with the switch. When repairs are necessary, kindly turn to your local servicing centre. 13. Always put the engine off prior to any adjustment or maintenance of the machine. The same applies primarily to switching over between the suction and blowing function.

14. Use approved parts only. Use only identical spare parts for maintenance and repairs. Turn to an authorised servicing

centre for that purpose. Warning! Use of other accessories and superstructure than expressly recommended may result in a threat to persons and property. The machine should not be used for other than intended purposes. Any deviation from the purpose shall be considered an unauthorised use. Only the user, and never the manufacturer, shall be held liable for any material and personal damage resulting from such an unauthorised use. The manufacturer shall not be held liable, if the machine is altered or used in an unauthorised manner and if damage is inflicted in result.

48Garden Vac and Blower Supplementary Safety Rules

• Always switch the engine off before setting up or maintaining the machine.

• Make this instruction manual accessible to anybody working with the machine.

• Use this machine to vacuum leaves only. It is not suitable to handle larger pieces of wood or stones. That might result in damage of the machine and thus to increase risk to the user.

• Always arrange for adequate lighting.

• Do not use the vac in the proximity of flammable liquids and gases.

• Observe the regulations of proper working apparel.

• Only persons of age are allowed to use the machine. Apprentices of a minimum age of 16 years are allowed to use the vac if supervised.

• Children, the ill and the weak should be kept at a safe distance when the machine is being used. Check the machine for damages. Do not use it if it is defective or damaged. .

• Have the machine repaired in an authorised servicing centre.

• Do not attempt repairs by yourselves. Only an authorised servicing centre is allowed to do repairs.

• Be careful not to stumble in the area of the vac.

• If possible, the operator of the machine should not be distracted.

• The machine protective devices shall not be removed or put out of operation in any way.

• Damaged or defective protective devices should be replaced immediately.

• If you are disturbed in the course of sawing work, behave cautiously before you have to adjust your attention to a new situation.

• Check all the screw, nuts and other joint regularly for strength.

• Never store instrument and materials above the machine that they could fall down on.

• Do not overload the machine, otherwise it would run slower and will tend to get overheated.

• Do not attempt removing the leaves collecting bag while the machine is running. That should be done only with the engine stopped.

• If you want to put a defect right, stop the machine first.

• Adjustment, measurement, cleaning etc. may be done only after the machine was stopped.

• Do not leave the working area unattended without stopping the engine.

• Following repair or maintenance of safety and protection devices, they should be re-installed correctly.

• It is unconditional that safety regulations effective in the given place of use are general knowledge together with the other commonly recognised safety regulations.

• While working, always pay attention to standing firmly and keeping balance.

• Check the machine for any signs of damage on a regular basis.

• Before using the machine, it is unconditional to check the safety devices. Make sure that all the parts, apparently only slightly damaged, work properly.

• Check the working condition of all the moving parts. Primarily, pay attention to any damage and stuck parts. Any parts should be installed correctly and meet all the conditions of perfect functioning.

• Unless otherwise stated in this manual, an authorised servicing centre should repair/replace the damaged parts and safety devices

• Have any damaged switches replaced at an authorised servicing centre.

• This machine meets any respective safety provisions. Only qualified electricians at authorised servicing centres are allowed to do repairs, using original spare parts. Non-observance will give a rise to the risk of accidents.

Eye protection must be used.

• Ear protectors must be worn.

• Do not use the vac when your concentration capacity is impaired by effect of drugs, alcohol or fatigue. Accessories Thanks to modern manufacturing methods, it is not very likely, that your new tool would be defective or that some parts would be missing. If, despite that, something is not all right, please, do not use the tool until the defect is put right or the parts replaced. There is a serious risk of material and personal harms. The delivery includes accessories as follows:

• Petrol garden vac and blower

• Instruction manual The machine is allowed to be used for the given purpose only. Any use different from the intended use is considered an abuse. If this is the case, only the user shall be held liable for any damage. The manufacture is not liable to perform any guarantee then. Before initial use of machine Warning! Before starting the garden vac and blower check to see that it is reliable and serviceable. Do not start it if in doubt. Pay attention to the points listed below primarily:

• Switches working condition

• Correct installation of suction/blowing tube

• Easy run of all switches

• Safely installed spark plug. If the plug is loose, sparkle may occur and the fuel-air mixture may consequently ignite.

• Handgrip should be kept clean in order to handle the vac safely. Before starting the machine, all the safety and protection devices should be in place and installed properly. 49Fig. c Warning! If in doubt, let a professional of an authorised servicing centre advise you on putting the garden vac and blower in operation. Guesswork may be dangerous to life. Machine Parts Overview

2. Blowing tube connection

11. Suction tube connection

12. Suction tube safety switch

13. Protection grille hinge and release spring

16. Air filter cover mounting screw

Fig. d 50Suction/Blowing Tube and Leaves-Collecting Bag Caution! Always stop the engine first when getting down to maintenance! Always wear protective gloves to get protected against incision. 1. Fitting the suction/blowing tube and leaves-collecting bag is the same. The tube is slid on a respective support (Fig. e) and secured by a turn (Fig. f). On the support of blowing tube or the collecting bag, it is locked with a screw (Fig. g). 2. Take care to seat the suction tube correctly when fitting it (Fig. f), since it is via the tube that the safety switch is controlled (Fig. f-1). Otherwise, the machine will not start.

3. The leaves-collecting bag will be fixed to the supply tube with a Velcro (Fig. h).

1. Pour two-stroke engine fuel in the respective hole (Fig. i-3). Be careful not to splash around (ignition risk).

Fuel mixing ratio is shown in Chapter 16.

2. Move 3 metres at least away from the place of filling. Never start the machine in closed or poorly ventilated areas.

3. Put the switch (Fig. j-4) in "ON"position. When starting a cold engine, pull the choke out (Fig. i-1). Then put the starting injection pump (Fig. d-15) on 4 – 5 times so that the fuel can flow in the carburettor. 4. Now, with the vac standing on the ground, hold the handle and pull the throttle trigger with one hand (Fig a-1). Pull the starting cable with the other hand until the engine starts (Fig. i-2). 5. When the engine is running, push the throttle trigger several times. After 2-3 minutes, the choke (Fig. i-1) may be pushed in again.

Fig. j 51INFO: If the machine is out of regular use for a longer period of time and will not start in the way described above, push the start injection pump twice or three times first (Fig. d-15) and repeat the beginning with step 2. Watch the idling position set by locking screw (Fig. k-1). If the machine is idling, it should be smooth and should not be stopped. Always check the set-up and repair if necessary.

1. Start the machine as described in Chapter 12.

2. Before stopping the machine, have it idling for 2-3 minutes for the engine to get cooled. The switch the machine off (Fig. j-4) by putting the trigger in the "OFF" position. NOTICE! If the machine, with the switch having been put in OFF position, (Fig. j-4) will not stop, pull the choke out completely. Then, the machine will stop because it is supersaturated. Clean the machine and check it for damage. Refer to the faults description in this manual. Use of Garden Vac

1. The noise of the machine depends on the speed. Always use the speed required for the job being done.

2. Always wear ear, eye and mouth protection when working with the machine.

A mouth guard will prevent from dust inhalation.

3. Wear tight clothing.

4. Do not use the machine when some parts are defective or missing. All the safety devices should be in good working condition. There are two options of using the machine:

This function being used, you can vac leaves, grass and dirt in the collection bag.

Using this function, you can blow together leaves, grass or dirt and then to dispose of it at a time, covering a large area. NOTICE! Have an eye on the direction of the blowing. The air pressure may throw the objects and cause injury to the others. Never point at persons or animals with the stream of air.

Fig. k 52Maintenance and Routine Care Instructions CAUTION! The instructions below shall apply to regular conditions of use. In severe conditions (such as dust nuisance) and longer periods of workdays, it is necessary to shorten the intervals as appropriate. Always stop the machine when repairing/maintaining it! Prior to getting down to work, always check

• The entire machine, visually

• Strength of all moving parts Having completed the work, check The entire machine and clean it up Checks and maintenance at 10-hour intervals:

1. Release the air filter screw and remove the cover.

2. Check the component. Replace any damaged parts

3. Clean the parts with petrol, blow it through and wipe dry. Clean the air filter with

petrol as well, squeeze or blow dry

4. Fit the air filter and the cover back, fix with a screw.

Checks and maintenance at 10-15-hour intervals:

1. Undo the spark plug using a spark plug spanner.

2. Clean the spark plug and check the distance of ignition spark. It should be ca

0.6 – 0.7 mm. Any damaged or worn plugs should be replaced with new ones

Failure to do so may result in damage of the machine

3. Screw the park plug on the cylinder head. If you have a torque spanner, tighten

the ignition plug to ca 10-15 Nm. NOTICE! Make sure that the thread of the plug and that of the cylinder head are clean. No dirt should get in the cylinder head. Be very careful when doing the cleaning with the ignition plug demounted.

Fuel Data Refuelling: Mix lead-free petrol with air-cooled 2-stroke engine oil at ratio 1:25. Meaning the e.g. 0.2 litre oil should be added in 5 litres of petrol. 53Engine Repairs/Faults Any repairs requiring professional knowledge should be done by an authorised servicing centre. Any unauthorised intervention may damage the machine or put your safety at risk. Engine Failures Trouble Cause Trouble shooting The engine will not start 1. Empty tank

2. The engine is flooded

3. Fouled plug, (the carbon residues

on electrodes) too big distance between the electrodes.

5. Damaged plug connection or

2. Close the throttle, try starting

several times, remove the ignition plug if necessary and dry it.

4. Clean the carburettor blow it off

ignition module and replace if necessary. Adjust the gap (0,3-0,4 mm). When idling, the engine is too fast 1. Cold engine 1. Heat up slowly, turn down the choke if necessary. The engine will not reach the maximum capacity

1. Fouled plug, (the carbon

residues on electrodes) too big distance between the electrodes.

3. Fouled air filter

4. Exhaust, exhaust pipe

5. The packing ring in the

7. Poor fuel mix (too much oil

2. Clean the carburettor blow it off

4. Remove the exhaust pipe, clean

piston rings, grind cylinder and piston, install

7. fill up according to instructions

8. Set a gap in the ignition module

(0.6-0.7 mm) The engine will not stop 1. The plug is pale grey with marks of white-hot (melting drops))

2. Carbon residue in the ignition area.

1. Fit in the plug of higher thermal

2. Clean the cylinder head, piston

bottom and cylinder the engine block