MAC GBV 345
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
: Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future
reference.
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MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS:
Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire
atentivement les instructions et assurez- -vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez
les instructions pour référence ultérieure.
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alle Anweisungen verstanden haben und gut aufbewahren.
MANUAL DE INST RU CCION ES
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HANDLEIDING
BELANGRIJKE IMPORTANTS:
Lees deze instructies zorgvuldig en wees er
zeker van dat uze begrijpt alvorens de blower te gebrulken en bewaar ze voor
toekomstige raadpleging.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
Approved protective goggles
or visor, ear protection, and
face mask in dusty e nvironments
must be worn.
Thebloweroperatormustmakesure
that no by standers or animal s come
nearer than 15 meters.
Whenever several operators are
working in the same work area , they
should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 meters from one another.
WARNI NG: The muffler is very
hot during and after use. D o not
touch the muffler, muffler guard, or
surrounding surfaces, or allow
combustible materi al such a s dry
grassorfueltodoso.
Always wear approved,
protective gloves.
Instructi ons on
how to open
vacuum inlet
cover.
WARNING: This blower
can be dangerous! Careless
or improper use can
cause serious or even fatal
injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the blower.
WARNI NG: Be sure the
bottom cover i s secured or
the vacuum tube is properly
installed. Avoid the impeller
blade with your hand or any
foreign object.
Sound pressure
level at 7,5 meters
Sound power
level
Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.
WARNING: The blow er may throw
objects at high v e locity that can
ricochet and hit the operator. Th is
may cause serio us eye damage .
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
D Restrict unit to users who understand andwill
follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.
WARNING: Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
D Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
D Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
D Pickingup drymaterialsuchas leaves,grass,
small twigs, and bits of paper.
D For best results during vacuum use, operate
your unit at high speed.
D Move slowly back and forth over the material
as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a
pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
D Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
the grou n dfo rbe stresu l t s.
PLAN AHEAD
D Always wear eye and ear protection when
operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from being
blown orricocheting intoeyesandface which
can result in blindness and/or serious injury.
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
D Always wear foot protection. Do not go
barefoot or wear sandals.
D Always wear respirator or face mask when
working with unit in dusty environments.
D Secure hairaboveshoulder length. Secure or
remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,
upset, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
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D Keep children, bystanders, andanimals away
fromworkarea aminimumof 15meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not pointblower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame
(including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
D Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store
fuel ina cool, dry,well ventilated place; usean
approved, marked container for all fuel
purpo se s.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the unit.
D Make sure the unitisproperly assembled and
in good operating condition.
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or
running.
D Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills
before starting engine.
D Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and
fueling site before starting engine.
D Always store petrol in a container approved
for flammable liquids.
OPERATEYOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turningto avoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.
D Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,
missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
D Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.
D Never start or run engine inside a closed
room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
D Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get
very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result inburns to theskin.
Remember the risk of fire!
D To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear
rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
D Do notsetunit onany surface exceptaclean,
hard area while engine is running. Debris
such as gravel, sand, dust, grass, etc. could
be picked up by the air intake and thrown out
through discharge opening, damaging unit,
property, or causing serious injury to
bystanders or operator.
D Avoid dangerous environments. Do notusein
unventilated areas orwhereexplosive vapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be
present.
D Do not overreach or use from unstable
surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
D Never place objects inside the blower tubes;
always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals,glass, andsolid objects such
as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of
air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrown ortoricochet which can hurt peopleor
animals, breakglass, orcause otherdamage.
D Never run unit without the proper equipment
attached. When using your unit as a blower,
always install blower tubes. When using your
unit as a vacuum, always install vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag assembly. Make sure
vacuum bag assembly is completely zipped.
D Check air intake opening, blower tubes,
vacuum tubes, and elbow tube frequently,
always with engine stopped and spark plug
disconnected. Keep vents and discharge
tubes free of debris which can accumulate
and restrict proper air flow.
D Never place any object in the air intake
opening as this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
D Neveruseforspreadingchemicals, fertilizers,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
D Toavoid spreading fire,donot use nearleafor
brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
D Use only for jobs explained in this manual.
MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY
D Have all maintenance other than the
recommended procedures described in the
instruction manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
D Disconnect spark plug before performing
maintenance except for carburetor
adjustments.
D Use only recommended McCulloch
replacement parts; use of any other parts
mayvoidyour warranty and cause damageto
your unit.
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetor by starting engineand
letting it run until it stops.
D Do not use any accessory or attachment
other than those recommended by
manufacturer for use with your unit.
D Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area
where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motor s or switch es,furnaces, etc.
D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in thefingers, hands, andjointsofpeo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise healthy people.If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain,loss ofstrength, changeinskin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An antivibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
these problems.Users whooperate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthe condition
of this tool.
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WHAT IS WHAT?
1. Throttle trigger 10. Lower blower tube
2. STOP switch 11. High--speed nozzle
3. Primer button 12. Elbow tube
4. Start lever 13. Vacuum bag
5. Fuel cap 14. Upper vacuum tube
6. Starter rope 15. Lower vacuum tube
7. Vacuum handle 16. Throttle position lever
8. Spark plug 17. Instruction manual
9. Upper blower tube
WHAT IS WHAT?
17
14
12
15
10
11
9
8
2
1
6
3
5
16
4
7
13
ASSEMBLY
CARTON CONTENTS
Check carton contents againstthe followinglist.
S Blower
S Upper blower tube
S Lower blower tube
S High velocity nozzle
S Elbow tube
S Vacuum bag
S Upper vacuum tube
S Lower vacuum tube
S Screw for vacuum tube assembly
NOTE: It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle
in the empty fuel tank.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Stop engine and besure
the impeller blades have stopped turning be-
fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at-
tempting to insert or remove the vacuum or
blower tubes. The rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Always disconnect the spark
plug before performing maintenance or ac-
cessing movable parts.
WARNING: If received assembled,
repeatallsteps toensureyourunit is properly
assembled andallfasteners are secure. Fol-
lowall safetyinformationin themanual andon
the unit.
D A standard screwdriver is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align theribon the upper blower tubewith
the groove in the blower outlet; slide the
tube into place.
NOTE: The tube clamp bolt must be loose
enough to allow blower tube to be inserted in
blower outlet. Loosen the bolt by turning coun-
terclockwise.
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