Partner BV24 User Guide

BV24

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORT ANT INFORMATION

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

: Please read these instructions carefully and make

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atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez
les instructions pour référence ultérieure.

Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire

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Geräts aufmerksam durch. Verwenden Sie es erst, wenn Sie sicher sind, daß Sie
alle Anweisungen verstanden haben und gut aufbewahren.

Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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asegúrese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato. Conserve las instruc­ciones para la referencia en el futuro.

Lea atentamente las instrucciones y

LIBRETTO D’ISTRUZIONI

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istruzioni e prendere dimestichezza con il prodotto prima di usario. Mantenga
queste istruzioni per riferimento futuro.

: Siete pregati di leggere attentamente questo

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zeker van dat uze begrijpt alvorens de blower te gebrulken en bewaar ze voor
toekomstige raadpleging.

Lees deze instructies zorgvuldig en wees er

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WARNING!

can be dangerous! Care­less or improper use can
cause serious or even fa­tal injury.

Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the blower.

WARNING!

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

Instructions on how to
open vacuum inlet cover.

This blower

Be sure the

SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Read your instruction manual carefully until

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you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
Restrictunittousers who understandandwill

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follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.

WARNING:

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:

Sweeping debris or grass clippings from

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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into

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piles, around joints, or between bricks.

Use your unit as a vacuum for:

Pickingupdrymaterialsuch asleaves,grass,

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small twigs, and bits of paper.
For best results during vacuum use, operate

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your unit at high speed.
Move slowly back and forth over the material

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as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a
pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above

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the ground for best results.

Failure to follow all

Inspect area before start-

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Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.

Always wear eye and ear
protection.

Fast throttle

Slow idle

PLAN AHEAD

Always wear eye and ear protection when

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operating, servicing, or performing
maintenance on unit. Wearing eye protection
will help to prevent rocks or debris from being
blownor ricocheting into eyes and face which
can result in blindness and/or serious injury .
Eye protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go

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barefoot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when

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working with unit in dusty environments.
Securehair above shoulder length. Secure or

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remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill,

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upset, or if you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Keep children, bystanders,and animalsaway

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fromwork area a minimum of 10 meterswhen
starting or operating unit. Do not point blower
nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

The operator of the
machine must insure
that no one comes
within a 10 meter ra­dius while working.
When several opera­tors are working within
the same area, a safe­ty distance of at least
10 meters must be ob­served.

WARNING!

The blower can throw
objects violently.

--You can be blinded
or injured.

--Always wear eye
protection.

Thrown
objects

HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION

Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame

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(including smoking, open flames, or work that
can cause sparks) in the areas where fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store

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fuel in acool, dry,wellventilated place; usean
approved, marked container for all fuel
purposes.
Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

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operating the unit.
Makesure the unit is properly assembled and

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in good operating condition.
Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or

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running.
Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills

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before starting engine.
Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and

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fueling site before starting engine.
Always store petrol in a container approved

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for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

WARNING:

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.

Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,

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missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until
unit is in proper working order.
Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.

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Never start or run engine inside a closed

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room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear

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rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves
while operating unit.
Donot set unit on any surface except aclean,

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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.
Avoiddangerousenvironments.Donot use in

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unventilated areas or whereexplosive vapors
or carbon monoxide build up could be
present.
Do not overreach or use from unstable

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surfaces such as ladders, trees, steep
slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and
balance at all times.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes;

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always direct the blowing debris away from
people, animals, glass, andsolid objectssuch

Stop the engine before

as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The forceof
air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be
thrownorto ricochet whichcan hurt people or
animals, breakglass, or cause otherdamage.
Never run unit without the proper equipment

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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.
Check air intake opening, blower tubes,

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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.
Never place any object in the air intake

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opening as this could restrict proper air flow
and cause damage to the unit.
Neveruse for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,

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or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
Toavoid spreadingfire, do not usenear leaf or

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brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits,
ashtrays, etc.
Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

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MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the

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recommended procedures described in the
instruction manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
Disconnect spark plug before performing

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maintenance except for carburetor
adjustments.
Use only recommended Partner

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replacement parts; use of any other parts
mayvoid your warranty and cause damage to
your unit.
Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

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upfuelleft in carburetor by starting engineand
letting it run until it stops.
Do not use any accessory or attachment

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other than those recommended by
manufacturer for use with your unit.
Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area

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where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an
open flame from hot water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

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SAFETY NOTICE:

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 other­wisehealthy people. If symptomsoccur suchas
numbness,pain,lossof strength, changein skin
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
theseproblems.Userswhooperate powertools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical conditionand the condition
of this tool.

Exposure to vibrations

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WHAT IS WHAT?

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WHAT IS WHAT?

1. Throttle Lever 8. Blower tube

2. Primer button 9. Elbow tube

3. Choke lever 10. Vacuum bag

4. Fuel cap 11. Lower vacuum tube

5. Starter rope 12. Upper vacuum tube

6. Rear handle 13. Instruction manual

7. Spark plug

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ASSEMBLY

A standard screwdriver is required for as-

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the following
list.

Blower

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Blower tube

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Upper vacuum tube

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Lower vacuum tube

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Elbow tube

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Vacuum bag

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NOTE:

in the empty fuel tank.

It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

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:

repeat all steps to ensure your unit isproperly
assembled and all fasteners are secure. Fol­lowallsafety information in the manual and on
the unit.

Stop engine and be sure

If received assembled,

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sembly.

BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY

1. Align the rib on the blower tube with the

NOTE:

blower tube to be inserted in blower outlet.
Loosen knob by turning counterclockwise.

2. Secure the tube by turning the knob clock-

3. Toremove the tube, turn the knob counter-

VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY

1. Open the zipper on the vacuum bag and

2. Push the small end of the elbow tube

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groove in the blower outlet; slide the tube
into place.

Knob must be loose enough to allow

Blower
Outlet

Groove

wise.
clockwise to loosen the tube; remove the

tube.

insert the elbow tube.
through the small opening in the bag.

Blower
Tube

Rib