Cramer LS3500, LS5000, LS5000 H Operating Instructions Manual

FOLIAGE- and WASTE­VACUUM-CLEANER

Operating Instructions

Design: 03

CRAMER-TECHNIK GmbH .Postfach 12 69 .D-26762 Leer .Telefon [phone] .Telefax 04 91- 6095-2 00 · e-mail: [e-mail]

Contents:

1. Scope of Application

2. Description

3. Safety Instructions

4. Operation

5. Maintenance Instructions

6. Spare Parts

7. Troubleshooting

8. Technical Data

9. Spare Parts Drawing

10. Spare Parts List

Ri 02/18/01

You have purchased
the following model
(as marked)

Maschine-Nr.

LS 5000 LS 5000 H

LS 3500

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1. Scope of Application

(The digits in text correspond to the item num­bers on spare part list.)

- This machine is approved for use as a foliage and
garden waste vacuum (by converting the machi­ne into a foliage blower) as described in these
operating instructions.

- The machine must not be used for any other pur­pose. The manufacturer shall not be liable for
damage resulting from improper use of the equip­ment. In such cases the user shall bear sole res­ponsibility.

- Proper use includes observation of the operating,
maintenance and repair instructions given by the
manufacturer.

- Only personnel who are familiar with the machine
and possible dangers should be allowed to ope­rate or repair the machine.

- The relevant accident prevention regulations and
generally recognized safety rules shall be obser­ved.

- Unauthorized changes to the machine relieve the
manufacturer from any liability for damages that
might result therefrom.

2. Description

The machine comes pre-assembled except for the
foliage bag (8) and the suction nozzle (25/32). The
suction nozzle and bag should be fitted as shown in
Fig. 1.
The vacuum body has 4 wheels (9/36/46a+b/47);
hard rubber steering wheels at the front (9/47) to
resist damage by thorns, cushion tyred wheels at
the rear (36/46).

The drive consists of a 2.6 or 3.75 kW Honda petrol

engine. Model LS 3500 does not have a wheel
drive, model LS 5000 features a wheel drive. The
working width is 80 cm. A hand lever (27) is provi­ded on the steering handle to adjust the suction
height of the nozzle (3).

The machine can be converted into a foliage blower
(see 4. Operation for further details).

For further technical data please refer to the table in
Section 7.

3. Safety Instructions

1. Always check machine for roadworthiness and
operating safety prior to use.

2. Observe all valid safety and accident preventi­on regulations in addition to these operating
instructions.

3. Read and understand these operating and
maintenance instructions and make sure that
you are familiar with the control elements and
their proper use.

4. Do not allow personnel to use the machine until
they have read these instructions. Save
instructions for future reference and ordering of
spare parts.

5. Make yourself familiar with all features and
control elements and with their functions prior
to operating the machine.

6. Persons below the age of 14 should not use the
machine.

7. Keep persons, especially children and pets,
away from the working area of the machine.

8. To operate this machine the manufacturer
recommends wearing the following:

- safety glasses or other suitable eye protec­tion;

- sturdy shoes;

- no loose fitting clothing that might get caught
in the machine.

9. Protect the machine against rolling away and
use by unauthorized personnel.

10. Prior to starting the machine make sure that
there is enough fuel in the tank. Never refill fuel
in enclosed buildings when the engine is run­ning or hot. Wipe off all spilt fuel before starting,
or wait until spilt fuel vapours have vanished.

11. Except when filling petrol, the petrol cap should
always be firmly fitted on the tank. When hand­ling fuel, avoid naked flames, smoking and
sparks. Store fuel in appropriate containers
only.

12. Prior to carrying out cleaning, repairs or ins­pections make sure that all moving parts have

Vac assembly
Please see enclosed mounting
instructions

Fig. 1