vac 750 Pa - Blower SOLO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL vac 750 Pa SOLO

Safety instructions When using leaf sweeper, comply with the following basic safety instructions to protect against risk of injury:

• Read and then comply with the operat- ing manual.

• Keep the operating manual for subse- quent use or for the next owner.

• Follow the safety instructions and warn- ings. Users

• People under 16 years or people who have not read the operating instructions are not allowed to use the machine.

• Local regulations may specify the mini- mum age.

• Always wear long trousers and sturdy shoes when working with the machine. Never work barefoot or with open san- dals.

• Always ensure a firm stand on slopes. Only push the machine at slow walking pace. Working area

• Do not use the leaf sweeper if there are any person (caution: children) or ani- mals (including wildlife) in the working area. Check the ground for stones, twigs, wires, bones and other debris prior to starting work. Keep looking out for debris as you are working. Operating times

• Only vacuum in daylight or under good artificial lighting. Monday - Saturday: 07:00 - 12:00 15:00 - 19:00 Not allowed on Sundays and bank holidays. Always adhere to the local/communal regu- lations about operating times! Operation

• Always visually inspect the leaf sweeper before use.

• Damaged or worn parts must be re- placed immediately.

• Use the unit only in a technical condi- tion stipulated by the manufacturer.

• The user of the unit is responsible for any accidents involving other persons or their property.

• The machine must only be used for vacuuming up dropped leaves. Any use for other purposes is not permissible.

• Do not disable the safety equipment or protective equipment on the leaf sweeper. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts!

• Never lift or carry the machine with the engine running. Wait until the engine has stopped, then pull spark plug lead.

• Pull spark plug lead prior to working on the leaf sweeper.

• Turn off the engine and pull out the spark plug if the mower starts to vibrate unusually severely. Afterwards it should be checked immediately by an expert.

• Operate the machine only when com- pletely assembled and with functioning protective equipment.

• Operate the machine only when the collection bag is closed. Warning! Petrol is highly flammable!

• Store petrol in designated containers only.

• Fill up with petrol outdoors only. Do not smoke while filling up with petrol!

• Do not open the tank cap or refill with petrol while the engine is running or when the machine is hot.

• If petrol overflows, do not start the en- gine. Clean the unit and do not start the engine until the petrol vapours have dispersed.

• For reasons of safety replace a dama- ged petrol tank and/or tank cap.

• When filling up with petrol, use a funnel or filling tube to prevent fuel from run- ning into the engine, the housing or the6

lawn. Risk of burns! The exhaust and the areas around the exhaust may rise to a temperature of 80 °C. Replace damaged mufflers.

• Do not change the governor settings of the engine.

• Never leave a combustion engine run- ning in closed areas: - Risk of poison- ing! - Spare parts and accessories

• Use original spare parts and acces- sories only.

• We reserve the right to introduce changes to the design and model with- out prior notice. Safety devices Safety lever Do not disable the function of the safety lever! Explanation of the symbols on the unit Make sure you read the instruction manual be- fore operating the ma- chine! Keep all bystanders away from the operat- ing range of the ma- chinery! Pull spark plug lead prior to working on the leaf sweeper! Danger! Keep hands and feet away from the suction inlet! Release motor brake. In this operating manual Danger! Non-compliance could re- sult in personal injury. Assembly Assemble this unit in accordance with the separately enclosed assembly manual. Protection of the environment, disposal Do not dispose of worn-out units through the household garbage! The appliance, is packaging and accesso- ries are all produced from recyclabe materi- als and must be disposed of accordingly. Switching on the unit Do not switch on the unit until it has been completely assembled. The numeral printed on the left before the text (e.g. (1) refers to the diagrams. Always comply with the petrol engine oper- ating manual supplied by the engine manu- facturer. Before switching on the machine for the first time, fill up with oil and petrol! Petrol: standard petrol - lead-free. Filling up with petrol: the tank cover is sit- uated on the petrol tank and is identified by the symbol “petrol pump” (petrol station). Filling up with oil: capacity approx. 0,6 li- tres. Engine without dipstick: Engine with dipstick: fill up to the mark between “FULL” and “ADD” on the dipstick.7

Starting the engine a) Without throttle remote control. (1) Press the primer button 3x at intervels of approx. 2 seconds. At temperatures below 10 °C press the primer button 5x. If the engine is warm, do not press the primer button! (2) Pull the engine brake handle towards the upper handle and in hold in position - the engine brake handle does not lock into position. (3) Quickly pull out the starter cable and then let it slowly wind up again. The engine has a fixed throttle set- ting. Speed control is therefore not possible. b) With throttle remote control. (4) Throttle to position (Start). (1) Press the primer button 3x at intervels of approx. 2 seconds. At temperatures below 10 °C press the primer button 5x. If the engine is warm, do not press the primer button! (2) Pull the engine brake handle towards the upper handle and in hold in position - the engine brake handle does not lock into position. (3) Quickly pull out the starter cable and then let it slowly wind up again. As soon as the engine is running, posi- tion the throttle between (Start) and (Stop) according to the desid- ered engine speed. Switching off the motor (5) Move the throttle to position (Stop). Release the engine brake handle. When the motor has been switched off, the gauge box continues running for several sec- onds - therefore do not touch with the hands! Setting suction height: The adjustment takes place at the front- wheels only! Both wheels must be set at the same height! (7) We take counsel to keep opened the lateral zipper of bag, to get a good per- formance during the employment. It's possible to regulate the aspiration with the zipper. Maintenance and care Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning work, pull off the spark plug con- nector!

• Turn off the engine, wait until the en- gine has stopped, then pull spark plug lead.

• Be careful during setting up - danger of injury!

• Wear protective gloves.

• Never store the leaf sweeper inside a building when there is petrol in the tank, where petrol fumes could possibly get ignited by sparks or an open flame - Danger of explosion!

• The petrol tank should be drained out- doors only.

• Before storing the machine in a closed room, leave the engine to cool down.

• The leaf sweeper may be repaired by authoised specialist companies only. Cleaning the machine: after suction, clean the unit thoroughly. Do not spray the unit with water. Water wich gets into the ignition system or the carbure- tor may result in malfunctions. Clean the unit with a cloth, hand brush. etc. If the leaf sweeper is tilted side- ways, the motor must be (depend- ing on the manufacturer): TECUMSEH, HONDA or AL-KO:

• spark plug point upwards!!! See motor manufacturer’s operating man- ual! Expert inspection is required:

• if the motor shaft is bent (do not align!) Changing the oil / air filter / spark plug: See operating manual supplied by the en- gine manufacturer. Warranty We shall rectify any material or production faults on the machine during the statutory limitation period for claims based on defects according to our choice of repair or replace- ment. The limitation period is determined under the law of the Country in which the machine was purchased. The guarantee is only valid under the fol- lowing conditions:

• The machine has been treated properly. The operation instructions have been followed. Genuine spare parts have been used. The guarantee is void if:

• Attempts have been made made to re- pair the machine.

• The machine has been altered.

• The machine is not used as intended: commercial or municipal use, etc. The following items are excluded from the guarantee:

• Paint damage due to normal wear.

• Natural wear and parts which are iden- tified by the frame on the spareparts card: Internal combustions engines - separate guarantee conditions apply to these from the relevant engine manufacturer. In the event of a claim under the guarantee, please contact your dealer or the nearest authorised customer service centre with this guarantee declaration and a proof of pur- chase. The statutory claims of the purchaser based on defects with respect to the seller shall re- main unaffected by this promise of guaran- tee. Troubleshooting Engine does not start...

• Fill up with petrol.

• Move throttle to position (Start).

• Pull the engine brake handle towards the upper handle.

• Check the spark plug and, if required, replace it.

• Clean the air filter.

• Clean discharge channel / housing. Motor power drops...

• Clean discharge channel / housing. Clean the air filter.

• Reduce the stepping speed.

• Emptying of the leaf collecting bag.

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