Little Wonder 4-1-1970, 2-1-1970, 3-1-1970, 2-1-1990, 3-1-2000 User Manual
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9270-02-01
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570 VANGUARD
Owners Manual and Safety Instructions for
MAN 4166749
Rev. A 04-2011
Original Language Instructions
OPTIMAX BLOWER
OPERATORS / PARTS MANUAL
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust and some
of its constituents are known to the
State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive
harm.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, wiring
insulation, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.
LITTLE
WONDER
BLOWER
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
On behalf of everyone at Little Wonder, we would like to thank you for your purchase of a Little Wonder Gasoline
Powered Optimax Blower. This professional blower was designed to the highest standards to ensure you many
hours of uninterrupted service.
This manual provides the information necessary for safe and efcient operation and service. For your safety, it
is critically important that you read and understand this entire manual before operating your blower.
LITTLE WONDER
SCHILLER GROUNDS CARE, INC.
1028 STREET ROAD, P.O. BOX 38
SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966
TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURES PAGE
SAFETY .........................................................................................................................................................4-8
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................9-10
CONTROLS .................................................................................................................................................... 11
OPERATION / MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 12
ADJUSTMENTS ............................................................................................................................................. 13
STORAGE / TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................................14
INTAKE GUARD ASSY ....................................... FIGURE 1 .........................................................................15
ENGINE ASSY .................................................... FIGURE 2 .........................................................................16
HOUSING ASSY ................................................. FIGURE 3 .........................................................................17
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... BACK COVER
MANY USES:
The extreme versatility offered by Little Wonder’s line of blowers makes them ideally suited for a wide variety
of jobs; blowing leaves, grass clippings, thatch, blowing tennis courts dry, cleaning large driveways, stadiums,
parking lots and other hard surfaces, precleaning roofs before repair and countless other jobs.
This Operator’s Manual is part of the machine. Suppliers of both new and secondhand machines must make sure that this manual is provided with the machine.
4-2011
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SAFETY
LITTLE
WONDER
BLOWER
NOTICE !!!
Unauthorized modications may present extreme
safety hazards to operators and bystanders and
could also result in product damage.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. strongly warns against,
rejects and disclaims any modications, add-on
accessories or product alterations that are not
designed, developed, tested and approved by Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc. Engineering Department. Any
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. product that is altered,
modied or changed in any manner not specically
authorized after original manufacture-including the
addition of “after-market” accessories or component
parts not specically approved by Schiller Grounds
Care, Inc.-will result in the Schiller Grounds Care,
Inc. Warranty being voided.
Any and all liability for personal injury and/or
property damage caused by any unauthorized
modications, add-on accessories or products not
approved by Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will be
considered the responsibility of the individual(s) or
company designing and/or making such changes.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. will vigorously pursue
full indemnification and costs from any party
responsible for such unauthorized post-manufacture
modications and/or accessories should personal
injury and/or property damage result.
This symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
Your safety and the safety of others is involved.
Signal word denitions:
The signal words below are used to identify levels
of hazard seriousness. These words appear in this
manual and on the safety labels attached to Schiller
Grounds Care, Inc. machines. For your safety and
the safety of others, read and follow the information
given with these signal words and/or the symbol
shown above.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices or property damage.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
1028 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966 U.S.A
Phone: 215-357-5110
Fax: 215-357-8045
MODEL NUMBER
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SERIAL NUMBER
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, MAY result in property damage.
MODEL NUMBER: This number appears on
sales literature, technical manuals and price lists.
SERIAL NUMBER: This number appears only
on your unit. It contains the model number followed consecutively by the serial number. Use
this number when ordering parts or seeking warranty information.
LITTLE
WONDER
BLOWER
MACHINE PREPARATION
Operator preparation and training
Read the Operation & Safety
Manual
– If an operator or mechanic
cannot read English, it is
the owner's responsibility
to explain this material to
them. If any portion of
this material is unclear,
contact your factory
representative for clarication.
– Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls and safety signs.
Be prepared to stop the engine quickly in an
emergency. Do not operate or allow another
person to operate this machine if there are any
questions about safety.
– All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
– Wear appropriate clothing, including safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields when
operating. Wear substantial footwear. Do not
operate barefoot or wearing open sandals. Long
hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts.
– Wear appropriate hearing protection.
_ Wear dust mask to avoid breathing dust.
– Wear safety glasses.
– Never allow children, unskilled or improperly
trained people to operate this equipment. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
– Keep warning labels and this operator's manual
legible and intact. Replacement labels and
manuals are available from the factory.
– Do not operate machine while under the
inuence of drugs or alcohol, or any other
condition of impairment.
– The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people or property.
SAFETY
SITE PREPARATION AND CIRCUMSTANCES
– Evaluate the terrain to determine how to safely
perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
– Be sure the area is clear of pets and people,
especially young children. Never assume they
will remain where you last saw them. Stop the
machine if any enter the area.
MULTIPLE OPERATORS
– Keep a safe distance between operators when
working together.
MACHINE PREPARATION
– Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices.
Keep guards, shields and interlock safety devices
in place and in proper working condition. They
are for your protection.
– Keep all fasteners such as nuts, bolts and pins
well secured.
– Verify that machine and attachments, if any, are
in good operating condition.
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SAFETY
LITTLE
WONDER
BLOWER
OPERATING SAFELY
IN GENERAL
– Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
– Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
– Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always stop engine when leaving the operator
position.
– Do not blow towards people, cars, windows, or
other items which could be injured or damaged
by the blown debris.
– Keep hands away from the blower air intake and
outlet.
STARTING
– Start according to instructions in this manual or
on the machine.
– Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
OPERATING ON SLOPES
USE EXTRA CARE WHEN OPERATING ON SLOPES.
EVALUATE THE RISKS INVOLVED BEFORE OPERATING ON A SLOPE
.
- Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents that sometimes lead to severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution.
INTERRUPTING OPERATION
- Before leaving the operator's position:
- Park on level ground.
- Shut off the engine.
- Stop the engine, and wait until the fan stops
moving:
- before refueling;
- Stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug
wire(s):
- before clearing blockages;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
- if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally:
shut off machine immediately. Inspect
and have repairs made as needed before
restarting;
- except for repairs or adjustments as specically
noted, such as for carburetor adjustment,
where the engine must be running. Keep
hands and feet clear of moving parts in these
circumstances.
- Allow the fan to come to a complete stop when
stopping operation to clear blockages, unclog,
inspect the machine, do maintenance or repair.
- Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-
down and, if the engine is provided with a shutoff valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
operation.
- Do not operate on slopes if uneasy or uncertain.
Ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes
rests with the operator.
- Do not operate on steep slopes. Poor footing could
cause a slip and fall accident.
- Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
- Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches or embank-
ments. You could lose your footing or balance.
- Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then
turn slowly and downhill when possible.
- Be sure of your footing on slopes.
- Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks and other hid-
den objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and
fall accident. Tall grass can hide objects.
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