McCulloch MAC GBV 325 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future
reference.

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istruzioni e prendere dimestichezza con il prodotto prima di usario. Mantenga
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zeker van dat uze begrijpt alvorens de blower te gebrulken en bewaar ze voor
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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.

Approved protective goggles
or visor, ear protection, and
face mask in dusty e nvironments
must be worn.

Always wear approved,
protective gloves.

WARNI NG: Be sure the
bottom cover is secured or
the vacuum tube is properly
installed. Avoid the impeller
blade with your hand or any
foreign object.

Instructi ons on
how to open
vacuum inlet
cover.

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 and will

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 rico­chet, 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 Picking up dry material suchas leaves, g rass,

small twigs, and bits of paper.

D For best results during vacuum use, operate

your unit at high speed.

Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.

WARNING: The blow er may throw
objects at high velocity that can
ricochet and hi t the operato r. This
may cause serio us eye damage .

WARNI NG: The muffler is very
hot during and after use. Do not
touch the muffler, muffler guard, or
surrounding surfaces, or allow
combustible materia l such a s dry
grassorfueltodoso.

The blower operator must make sure
that no bystanders or animals come
nearer than 15 meters.
Whenever several operators are
working in the same wo rk area, they
should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 meters from one another.

Sound pressure
level at 7,5 meters

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 d fo r be st re sul t s.

Sound power
level

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING: This machine produces

an electromagnetic field during operation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re­duce the risk of serious or fatalinjury, we recom­mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.

D Always wear eyeand ear protection when op-

erating, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can re­sult in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked Z87.

D Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-

foot or wear sandals.

D Always wear respirator or face mask when

working with unit in dusty environments.

D Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or

remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.

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D Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-

set, or if you are under the influence of alco­hol, drugs, or medication.

D Keep children, bystanders, and animals away

from work area a minimum of 15 meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY

D Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame (in-

cluding 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 in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an
approved, marked container for all fuel pur­poses.

D Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op-

erating the unit.

D Make sure the unit is properly assembled and

in good operating condition.

D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or run-

ning.

D Avoid spilling fuel oroil. Wipe up fuel spills be-

fore starting engine.

D Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and fu-

eling site before starting engine.

D Always store petrol in a container approved

for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

WARNING: Stop the engine before

opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turning to avoid serious injury from the
rotating blades.

D This garden blower/vacuum is only designed

for blowing away or removal of leaves and
other debris on the ground.

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 in burns 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 not setunit on any surface except aclean,

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 not use in

unventilated areas or where explosive vapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be pre­sent.

D Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,
rooftops, etc. Keep firm footingand 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 or to ricochet which can hurt people or
animals, break glass, orcause other damage.

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, vacu-

um 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 open-

ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.

D Never use forspreading chemicals, fertilizers,

or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.

D Toavoid spreading fire, donot use near leaf or

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 recom-

mended 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 replace-

ment parts; use of any other parts may void
your warranty andcause damageto your unit.

D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

up fuelleft incarburetor by starting engine and
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 e s, fu rn aces, etc.

D Store in a dry area out of reach of children.
D Secure the machine during transport.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of peo­ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other­wise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change inskin
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 who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and the condition
of this tool.

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WHAT IS WHAT?

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WHAT IS WHAT?

1. Throttle trigger 9. Upper blower tube

2. STOP switch 10. Lower blower tube

3. Primer button 11. High--speed nozzle

4. Choke lever 12. Elbow tube

5. Fuel cap 13. Vacuum bag

6. Starter rope 14. Upper vacuum tube

7. Vacuum handle 15. Lower vacuum tube

8. Spark plug 16. Instruction manual

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ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following l ist.

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 be sure

the impeller blades have stopped turning be­fore opening the vacuum inlet door or at­tempting 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 ac­cessing movable parts.

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeat allsteps to ensure your unit is properly

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assembled and allfasteners are secure. Fol­low all safety informationin the manual andon
the unit.

D A standard screwdriver is required for as-

sembly.

BLOWER ASSEMBLY

BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY

1. Align the rib onthe upper blower tube with
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 coun­terclockwise (do not remove nuts).

Blower Outlet

Rib

Groove

2. Secure the tube by turning the bolt clock­wise.

3. Align the slots on the lower blower tube
with the tabs on the upper blower tube.