Giant-Vac GIANT-BLO JR. 52 Operator's Manual

THE GIANT-VAC

GIANT-BLO JR.

MODEL 52

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Congratulations!

You have just purchased one of the finest pieces of outdoor power equipment on the market
today. If properly cared for, your Giant-Vac Giant-Blo Jr. will provide years of dependable
service. Please read and follow this instruction manual carefully in order to get the most out of
your new equipment.

As you unpack your Giant-Blo Jr., you will find the following parts:

1 - Giant-Blo Jr. power unit
1 - Handle assembly in three parts
1 - Bag containing front caster wheel assembly
1 - Package of hardware
1 - Package containing operating manuals and warranty registration

Your Giant-Blo Jr. requires very little assembly. Simply follow the instructions contained within
this manual to begin enjoying the benefits of your new unit.

Each Giant-Vac product leaves our factory in excellent condition; occasionally, however, some
damage may occur during shipment. If any such damage is found upon initial inspection,
immediately notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine, as they are solely
responsible for such damage, as well as any subsequent adjustments necessary.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the

State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

As an owner of off-road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and/or as an employer,

you also may have an obligation under the California Occupational Safety and
Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel

engine exhaust and/or other Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your

workplace. See California Health and Safety Code section 25249.5, Title 22 of the

California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 er seq., and Title 8 of the California

Code of Regulations Section 5194.

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SAFETY RULES REGARDING

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OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT

IMPORTANT! READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY RULES CAREFULLY

BEFORE

• Regard your Giant-Vac Leaf Blower as a piece of power equipment and teach

this regard to all who will operate this unit. Never allow children or young
teenagers to operate the unit.

• Always wear appropriate safety equipment when operating this unit. Proper

eye, ear, and breathing protection is a must.

• Be sure you know how to stop both the unit and the engine at a MOMENT’S

NOTICE. Refer to the operation section of this manual, as well as the engine
manual.

• Do not operate with any guards or component parts removed from unit.

• Unless there is very good artificial light, use only during daylight.

• Fill gasoline driven machines outdoors. Avoid spilling gasoline and DO NOT

fill the engine while it is running or while you are smoking.

• While in operation, keep all parts of body away from intake and exhaust

sections. Never insert any body part or other foreign object in any opening
while the machine is running.

• When operating unit, keep people and pets a safe distance away. Instruct

children to keep away from the area of operation at all times.

• Do not use on steep inclines (over 30 degrees), as unit can roll over.

• Before making any adjustments or repairs, stop engine and remove spark plug

wire.

ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING UNIT:

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES CAN RESULT IN CHRONIC
HEALTH PROBLEMS, SERIOUS INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.

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UNIT ASSEMBLY

HANDLE ASSEMBLY:

Please refer to Parts list for correct part identification and placement. Please note that serrated flange nuts
may be used in place of split lock washers and hex nuts in some assembly steps.

• Insert Lower handles (Parts List Ref. #28) into Upper handle (#26) until bolt holes are
aligned. Insert one 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” hex bolt (#29) into each of the holes on either side,
securing with split lock washers and hex nuts (#30, 31 – may be serrated flange nuts). Note:
Do not tighten these bolts yet.

• Attach lower portion of handle assembly to engine base by aligning holes in lower handles
with corresponding holes in engine base. Fasten with four 5/16-18 x 1-1/2” bolts and secure
with split lock washers and nuts (or serrated flange nuts). Tighten all handle assembly bolts
securely.

FRONT CASTER WHEEL ASSEMBLY:

• Attach front caster wheel assembly (#19-

23) to unit by butting outward bends in
mounting brackets of assembly against
front lower corner of unit (next to

blower

discharge door), making sure mounting
holes in both parts are aligned. Note:

Angled edge of mounting brackets
should be upwards, with holes toward
bottom. Fasten with two 5/16-18 x 5/8”

hex bolts (#24) and split lock washers
(#25). Leave all bolts finger tight.

• Check caster wheel for proper vertical
alignment, adjust as necessary, then tighten bolts securing assembly to unit.

SIDE AIR DEFLECTOR:

• Attach side air deflector (#7) to top of
discharge chute by aligning holes in
deflector with corresponding holes in top of
chute snout. Fasten with two 5/16-18 x 5/8
hex bolts (#8) and split lock washers (#9).

Note: Deflector should be angled
downward.

Assembly of your Giant-Blo Jr. is now complete.

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