GBLE 650 - Blower Gardol - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GBLE 650 Gardol

1. Safety regulations

2. Layout and items supplied

5. Before starting the equipment

7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage, transport and ordering of spare parts

8. Disposal and recycling

Important! When using the equipment, a few safety pre- cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete operating instructions and safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in- formation is available at all times. If you give the equipment to any other person, hand over these operating instructions and safety regulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions and the safety instructions.

1. Safety regulations

Caution! Read all safety regulations and instructions. Any errors made in following the safety regula- tions and instructions may result in an electric shock, fi re and/or serious injury. Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.

1. WEAR CLOSE FITTING, TOUGH WORK

CLOTHING that will provide protection/ without restricting your movements, such as long slacks or trousers, safety work shoes, heavy duty work gloves, hard hat, a safety face shield, or safety glasses for eye protec- tion and a good grade of ear plugs or other sound barriers for hearing protection.

2. REFUEL IN A SAFE PLACE. Open fuel cap

slowly to release any pressure which may have formed in fuel tank. Always wipe unit of fuel or oil spills before starting. To prevent a fi re hazard, move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling area before starting.

3. TURN UNIT OFF before setting it down, and

also before installing or removing attach- ments.

4. KEEP ALL SCREWS AND FASTENERS

TIGHT and the unit in good operating con- dition. Never operate this equipment if it is improperly adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.

5. KEEP HANDLES DRY, clean and free of fuel

LE IGNITION SOURCES, such as gas-powe- red water heaters, clothes dryers, or oil-fi red furnaces, portable heaters, etc.

7. ALWAYS KEEP the engine free of debris

be restricted to mature and properly instruc- ted individuals.

9. ALL PERSONS WITH RESPIRATORY PRO-

BLEMS and persons operating blower in very dusty environments, should wear a dust par- ticle mask at all times. Paper dust masks are available at most paint and hardware stores.

10. Use the blower vac only at reasonable times

of the day. Do not use early in the morning or late in the evening when people could feel disturbed. Pay attention to your local noise control regulations.

11. Allow the machine to run at the lowest possib-

le motor speed required to carry out the work.

12. Before you start work, use a brush and scra-

so that the air current can work near to the ground.

15. Watch out for children, pets, open windows

etc. and blow the dirt safely away from them.

Warning: DO NOT USE ANY OTHER FUEL than

that recommended in your manual. Always follow instructions in the Fuel and Lubrication section of this manual. Never use gasoline unless it is properly mixed with 2-cycle engine lubricant. Permanent damage to engine will result, voiding manufacturer’s warranty.

1. DO NOT SMOKE while refueling or operating

never operate blower in a confi ned or poorly ventilated area.

5. NEVER POINT BLOWER in the direction of

people, animals, buildings, automobiles, or windows, etc.

6. DO NOT operate unit without inlet cover ins-

talled to prevent contact with impeller.

7. DO NOT set a hot engine down where fl am-

mable material is present.

8. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT FOR PROLON-

GED PERIODS. Rest periodically.

Warning: DO NOT ADD, REMOVE OR ALTER

ANY COMPONENTS OF THIS PRODUCT. Doing so could cause personal injury and/or damage the unit voiding the manufacturer’s warranty.

10. DO NOT operate your unit near or around

fl ammable liquids or gases whether in or out of doors. An explosion and/or fi re may result.

11. DO NOT WEAR loose clothing, scarfs, neck

chains, unconfi ned long hair, and the like. Doing so could cause injury associated with objects being drawn into the rotating parts. Tie up long hair and fasten it, for example with a head scarf, cap, helmet, etc.

12. DO NOT refuel a running engine or an engine

Explanation of the warning signs on the equipment (see Fig. 9) 1 Read the operating instructions before you use the blower vac. 2 Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes and ear plugs to protect yourself from the noise. 3 Warning! Hazard! 4 Keep other people away. 5 Warning! Hot surface 6 Fuel pump 7 Never work if people – especially children - or animals are in the danger area. 8 Never allow the blower to run without the blo- wer tube. 9 Sound power level with EC Directive 2000/14/ EC! 10 After the unit is switched off , the motor conti- nues to run for a short while.

2. Layout and items supplied

7. Air fi lter housing

12. Fuel pump (primer)

20. Petrol/oil mixing bottle

Please check that the article is complete as spe- cifi ed in the scope of delivery. If parts are missing, please contact our service center or the nearest branch of the DIY store where you made your purchase at the latest within 5 work days after purchasing the article and upon presentation of a valid bill of purchase. Also, refer to the warranty table in the warranty provisions at the end of the operating instructions.

Open the packaging and take out the equip- ment with care.

Remove the packaging material and any packaging and/or transportation braces (if available).

Check to see if all items are supplied.

Inspect the equipment and accessories for transport damage.

If possible, please keep the packaging until the end of the guarantee period. Important! The equipment and packaging material are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils or small parts. There is a danger of swallowing or suff ocating!

Original operating instructions

The garden blower vac is designed to handle only foliage and garden refuse such as grass and small branches. Any other use is prohibited. The equipment is to be used only for its prescri- bed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju- ries of any kind caused as a result of this. Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 21Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 21 18.04.13 10:1918.04.13 10:19GBR

Please note that our equipment has not been de- signed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.

Sound pressure level, L

5. Before starting the equipment

Blower tube assembly (Fig. 1a) Push the blower tube (14) into the blower housing and secure the blower tube using the securing screw (19). Tighten the screws (19). Suction extension assembly (Fig. 1b) When in suction mode, the suction extension (16) can be assembled. For this, insert the suction ex- tension (16) into the blow pipe (14). Fitting the carrying strap (Fig. 2). Attach the carrying strap clips to the eyelets on the handle provided for them. Fitting the debris bag (3a – 3c) Push the debris bag (11) over the debris bag adapter and secure it with the Velcro fastening (A) above the ridge (B) on the suction tube. Attach the debris bag to the lug (C) on the blower/suction tube.

Recommended fuels Use only a mixture of normal unleaded petrol and special 2-stroke engine oil. Mix the fuel mixture as indicated on the fuel mixing table. Please note: Do not use a fuel mixture which has been kept for longer than 90 days. Please note: Do not use 2-stroke oil with a recommended mixing ration of 100:1. If inade- quate lubrication causes engine damage, the manufacturer’s engine warranty will be voided. Please note: Only use containers designed and approved for the purpose to transport and store fuel. Pour the correct quantities of petrol and 2-stroke oil into the mixing bottle (see scale printed on the bottle). Then shake the bottle well.

5.3 Fuel mixture table

Mixing procedure: 40 parts petrol to 1 part oil Petrol 2-stroke oil 1 liter 25 ml 5 liters 125 ml

Please note that the statutory regulations gover- ning noise abatement may diff er from town to town.

6.1 Cold start (4a-4c)

Fill the tank with the required amount of oil/petrol mix. See “Fuel and oil”.

1. Place the equipment safely and securely on

3. Press the throttle lever (4) until it locks (Fig.

4. Press the fuel pump (12) (Fig. 4b) 10 times.

5. Set the choke lever (13) to “ ”.

6. Hold the equipment fi rmly by the handle.

7. Pull the starter cable out a short way until you

feel resistance – it must be pulled evenly and quickly to start the engine. When the engine is running, set the choke lever to “ “.

8. Allow the engine to warm up for approx. 10

9. Press the throttle lever lock. The throttle lever

NOTE: If engine fails to start after repeated att- empts, refer to Troubleshooting section. NOTE: Always pull starter rope straight out. Pulling starter at an angle will cause rope to rub against the eyelet. This friction will cause the rope to fray and wear more quickly. Always hold starter handle when rope retracts. Never allow rope to snap back from extended position. This could cause rope to snag or fray and also damage the starter assembly.

6.2 STARTING A WARM ENGINE (Engine has

been stopped for no more than 15-20 mi- nutes)

1. Pull starter rope again. Engine should start

with ONE or TWO pulls. If engine fails to start after 6 pulls, repeat steps 2 through 6 (see Starting a cold engine).

2. If engine does not start, or starts and then

stops after 5 rope pulls, follow procedure “ST- ARTING A COLD ENGINE”.

6.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE

Emergency Stopping Procedure. When it is necessary to stop blower engine imme- diately, DEPRESS the switch to stop. Normal Stopping Method. For normal stopping, push down the throttle lock, the throttle trigger will back to the nomal position and allow engine to return to idle speed. Then DE- PRESS and HOLD the “0” switch until the engine stops completely.

6.4 Switching between suction and blower

mode (Fig. 1 / Item 10) You can either blow or suck with this equipment.

To activate suction mode slide the suction/ blower lever (10) to the front.

6.5 BLOWER OPERATIONS (Fig. 5)

Your blower is designed to easily remove debris from patios, walkways, lawns, bushes, etc., and many hard to reach areas where debris may ac- cumulate. DO NOT operate the blower with other people or animals in the immediate vicinity. Allow a mini- mum of 30 feet (9 meters) between operator and other people or animals. We recommend that a face mask be worn when operating blower in dusty areas. Stand away from the debris, at a distance that will easily allow you to control the direction of blown debris. Never blow debris in direction of bystan- ders. To control velocity of airstream, blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle. Experience with the unit will help you de- termine the amount of airfl ow necessary for each application.

WarnIng: Because of fl ying debris, always wear

American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.) approved shielded safety glasses or face shield when operating blower. Before using your blower, review Safety Precau- tions in your User Manual, and all regulations for operation of the unit. These precautions and regu- lations are for your protection. Caution: Hold the blower so that hot exhaust does not damage clothing and is not inhaled by operator.

MAKE SURE VACUUM BAG ZIPPER IS CLOSED BEFORE OPERATING UNIT. Do not vacuum hot or burning materials (e.g. hot ash, glowin gcigarettes) from outdoor fi replaces or barbecue pits. always wait for these materi- als to be cool enough. Do not vacuum lighted smoking material such as discarded cigars or cigarettes. Do not operate unit near open fl ame. Caution: This unit is designed to vacuum up debris such as leaves, small bits of paper, small twigs, weeds, grass clippings, etc. Do not use this unit for any other purpose. Do not attempt to vacuum rocks, broken glass, bottles, tin cans or other such objects. Damage to impeller and unit as well as operator injury could result. If vacuum tube is level with power unit horizontal, rocks or large objects may be drawn into tube, damaging the impeller. Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 23Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 23 18.04.13 10:1918.04.13 10:19GBR

1. Follow correct starting procedures as explai-

2. Leave the motor running at idle speed. Attach

the shoulder strap so that it lies over the left shoulder. Caution: Do not allow shoulder harness to cover, block, or come in contact with exhaust outlet during operation. The muffl er generates heat and could burn, melt, or damage harness strap.

3. Hold the appliance with the right hand on the

upper handle and with the left hand on the front handle (Fig. 6).

4. For suction, swing the appliance from side to

side. Caution: To avoid clogging vacuum tube. DO NOT FORCE OR PLACE SUCTION TUBE INTO A PILE OF DEBRIS.

VACUUM TUBE CLOGGING

To Unclog Vacuum Tube: Turn engine “OFF”. Promptly compress vacuum bag while it is still infl ated, expelling air out of the suction tube. This reverse airfl ow is usually suffi ci- ent to dislodge most obstructions. If the obstruc- tion cannot be cleared by compressing vacuum bag, follow this procedure:

Remove and inspect vacuum tubes.

Carefully clean out nozzle.

Reinstall vacuum tubes.

7. Cleaning, maintenance, storage,

transport and ordering of spare parts Always switch off the equipment and pull out the spark boot plug before carrying out any mainte- nance work.

Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust as far as possible. Wipe the equipment with a clean cloth or blow it with compressed air at low pressure.

We recommend that you clean the device immediately each time you have finished using it.

Clean the equipment regularly with a moist cloth and some soft soap. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these could at- tack the plastic parts of the equipment. Ensu- re that no water can seep into the device. The ingress of water into an electric tool increases the risk of an electric shock.

A dirty bag will obstruct airfl ow, thereby reducing vacuum effi ciency. To Clean Bag:

1. Detach vacuum bag from unit.

2. Open zipper and remove contents.

3. Turn bag INSIDE OUT and shake vigorously.

This procedure should be performed on a regular basis.

4. Turn bag RIGHT SIDE OUT, close zipper and

attach to unit. NOTE: If vacuum bag is unusually dirty, it should be washed by hand in warm water with a mild de- tergent. Rinse thoroughly. Let dry before using.

Maintenance of the air fi lter (Fig. 7a-7b) Soiled air fi lters reduce the engine output by sup- ply too little air to the carburetor. Regular checks are therefore essential. The air fi lter should be checked after every 25 hours of use and cleaned if necessary. If the air contains a lot of dust, the air fi lter should be checked more frequently.

3. Clean the fi lter element by tapping it or

4. Assemble in reverse order.

Please note: Never clean the air fi lter with petrol or infl ammable solvents. Maintenance of the spark plug (Fig. 8a-8b) Spark plug gap = 0.6 mm. Tighten the spark plug with a torque of 12-15 Nm. Check the spark plug for dirt and grime after 10 hours of operation and if necessary clean it with a copper wire brush. Thereafter service the spark plug after every 50 hours of operation.

1. Pull off the spark plug boot (Fig. 8a) by twis-

2. Remove the spark plug (Fig. 8b) with the sup-

plied spark plug wrench.

3. Assemble in reverse order.

Please note: If you fail to follow these instructions correctly, deposits may form on the interior of the carburetor which may result in the engine being more diffi cult to start or the machine suff ering per- manent damage.

1. Carry out all the maintenance work.

2. Drain the fuel out of the tank (use a conventi-

onal plastic petrol pump from a DIY store for this purpose).

3. When the fuel has been drained, start the en-

4. Allow the engine to run at idling speed until it

stops. This will clean the remainder of the fuel out of the carburetor.

5. Leave the machine to cool (approx. 5 minu-

7. Place a teaspoon full of 2-stroke engine oil

into the combustion chamber. Pull the starter cable several times carefully to wet the inter- nal components with the oil. Fit the spark plug again.

8. Clean the exterior housing of the machine.

9. Store the machine in a cold, dry place where

it is out of the reach of ignition sources and infl ammable substances. Fertilizers and other chemical garden products often contain subs- tances that accelerate the rate of corrosion of metals. Do not store the machine on or near fertilizers or other chemicals.

2. Pull the starter cable several times to clean

the oil residue out of the combustion cham- ber.

4. Fill the tank. See the section entitled Fuel and

5. Complete steps 1-7 described under the

point entitled “Starting the engine from cold”.

To transport the machine, fi rst empty the petrol tank as described in section 10 in the section en- titled “Storage”. Clean coarse dirt off the machine with a brush or hand brush. Dismantle the long handle.

7.6 Ordering replacement parts:

Please quote the following data when ordering replacement parts:

Article number of the machine

Identification number of the machine

Replacement part number of the part required For our latest prices and information please go to www.isc-gmbh.info

8. Disposal and recycling

The equipment is supplied in packaging to pre- vent it from being damaged in transit. The raw materials in this packaging can be reused or recycled. The equipment and its accessories are made of various types of material, such as metal and plastic. Never place defective equipment in your household refuse. The equipment should be taken to a suitable collection center for proper disposal. If you do not know the whereabouts of such a collection point, you should ask in your local council offi ces. Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 25Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 25 18.04.13 10:1918.04.13 10:19GBR

The table below contains a list of fault symptoms and explains what you can do to remedy the problem if your equipment fails to work properly. If the problem still persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service workshop. Fault Possible cause Remedy The equipment does not start - Correct starting procedure not follo- wed - Sooted or damp spark plug - Incorrect carburetor setting - Follow the instructions for starting - Clean the spark plug or replace it with a new one - Contact an authorized customer service outlet or send the equip- ment to ISC GmbH The equipment starts but does not develop its full power - Incorrect choke lever setting - Soiled air fi lter - Incorrect carburetor setting - Set the choke lever to „ “ - Clean the air fi lter - Contact an authorized customer service outlet or send the equip- ment to ISC GmbH The engine does not run smoothly - Incorrect electrode gap on the spark plug - Incorrect carburetor setting - Clean the spark plug and adjust the electrode gap, or fi t a new spark plug - Contact an authorized customer service outlet or send the equip- ment to ISC GmbH Engine smokes ex- cessively - Incorrect fuel mix - Incorrect carburetor setting - Use the correct fuel mix (see fuel mixing table) - Contact an authorized customer service outlet or send the equip- ment to ISC GmbH Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 26Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 26 18.04.13 10:1918.04.13 10:19GBR

The reprinting or reproduction by any other means, in whole or in part, of documentation and papers accompanying products is permitted only with the express consent of the iSC GmbH. Subject to technical changes Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 27Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 27 18.04.13 10:1918.04.13 10:19GBR

Warranty provisions iSC GmbH or the DIY store where you made you purchase guarantees the repair of defects or replace- ment of the equipment in accordance with the overview below. Statutory guarantee claims are unaff ec- ted. Category Example Warranty Defect with regard to material or construction 24 months Wear parts* Spark plug, air fi lter 6 months Consumables* Warranty only in case of an im- mediate defect (24 hours after purchase / date on the bill) Missing parts 5 work days

• Not necessarily included in the scope of delivery! For consumables, wear parts and missing parts iSC GmbH guarantees the correction of defects or a new delivery only if the defect is reported within 24 hours (consumables), 5 work days (missing parts) or 6 months (wear parts) after purchase and the purchase date is verifi ed with the bill. In case of defects concerning the material or construction, we kindly request you to submit the equip- ment together with the fully completed warranty card supplied with the equipment. It is important that you enter an exact description of the defect. To do so, answer the following questions:

Did the equipment work at all or was it defective from the beginning?

Did you notice anything (symptom or defect) prior to the failure?

Warranty certifi cate Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, we are truly sorry for this, and suggest that you please contact our service department at the address shown on this guarantee card, or contact the ne- arest authorised DIY store. Please note the following terms, under which guarantee claims can be made:

1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not aff ect your statutory warranty

rights. We do not charge you for this guarantee.

2. Our guarantee only covers problems caused by material or manufacturing defects, and it is restric-

ted to the rectifi cation of these defects or replacement of the device. Please note that our devices have not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications. Consequently, the guarantee is invalidated if the equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial applications or for other equivalent activities. The following are also excluded from our guarantee: compensation for transport damage, damage caused by failure to comply with the installation/assembly instructions or damage caused by unprofessional installation, failure to comply with the operating instructions (e.g. connection to the wrong mains voltage or current type), misuse or inappropriate use (such as overloading of the device or use of non-approved tools or accessories), failure to comply with the maintenance and safety regulations, ingress of foreign bodies into the device (e.g. sand, stones or dust), eff ects of force or external infl uences (e.g. damage caused by the device being dropped) and normal wear resulting from proper operation of the device. This applies in particular to rechargeable batteries for which we nevertheless issue a guarantee period of 12 months. The guarantee is rende- red null and void if any attempt is made to tamper with the device.

3. The guarantee is valid for a period of 5 years starting from the purchase date of the device. Guaran-

tee claims should be submitted before the end of the guarantee period within two weeks of the de- fect being noticed. No guarantee claims will be accepted after the end of the guarantee period. The original guarantee period remains applicable to the device even if repairs are carried out or parts are replaced. In such cases, the work performed or parts fi tted will not result in an extension of the gua- rantee period, and no new guarantee will become active for the work performed or parts fi tted. This also applies when an on-site service is used.

4. In order to assert your guarantee claim, please send your defective device postage-free to the

address shown below. Please enclose either the original or a copy of your sales receipt or ano- ther dated proof of purchase. Please keep your sales receipt in a safe place, as it is your proof of purchase. It would help us if you could describe the nature of the problem in as much detail as pos- sible. If the defect is covered by our guarantee then your device will either be repaired immediately and returned to you, or we will send you a new device. Also refer to the restrictions of this warranty concerning wear parts/consumables and missing parts as set forth in the warranty conditions in these operating instructions. Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 29Anl_GBLE_650_SPK7.indb 29 18.04.13 10:1918.04.13 10:19FRA

Annex V Annex VI Noise: measured L