Partner GBV 325 User Guide
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future
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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 i s 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 andwill
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 Pickingup drymaterialsuchas leaves,grass,
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 ve loc ity 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 work 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 dfo rbe stresu l t s.
Sound power
level
PLAN AHEAD
WARNING: This machine produces
anelectromagnetic field duringoperation.Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To reduce therisk ofserious orfatalinjury, werecommend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
D Always weareyeandear protection whenop-
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 hairaboveshoulder 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 aretired, ill,up-
set, or if you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
D Keep children, bystanders, andanimals away
fromworkarea aminimumof 15meters when
starting or operating unit. Do not pointblower
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 ina cool, dry,well ventilated place; usean
approved, marked container for all fuel purposes.
D Do not smoke while handling fuel or whileop-
erating the unit.
D Make sure the unitisproperly assembled and
in good operating condition.
D Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or run-
ning.
D Avoid spilling fueloroil. Wipe upfuel spills be-
fore starting engine.
D Move at least 3meters away fromfueland fu-
eling site before starting engine.
D Always store petrol in a container approved
for flammable liquids.
OPERATEYOUR UNIT SAFELY
WARNING: Stop the engine before
opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine
must be stopped and the impeller blades no
longer turningto 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 inburns 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 notsetunit onany surface exceptaclean,
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, orcausing serious injury tobystanders or operator.
D Avoid dangerous environments. Do notusein
unventilated areas orwhereexplosive 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. Keepfirm footing andbalanceat
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 ortoricochet which can hurt peopleor
animals, breakglass, orcause otherdamage.
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 airintake 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 airintakeopen-
ing as this could restrict proper air flow and
cause damage to the unit.
D Neveruseforspreadingchemicals, fertilizers,
or other substances which may contain toxic
materials.
D Toavoid spreading fire,donot use nearleafor
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 onlyrecommended Partnerrepla cement
parts; use of any other parts may void your
warranty and cause damage to your unit.
D Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use
upfuelleftincarburetor by starting engineand
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 es,furnaces, 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 thefingers, hands, andjointsofpeople 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 ofstrength, changeinskin
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 whooperate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition andthe 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 againstthe followinglist.
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 besure
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,
repeatallsteps toensureyourunit isproperly
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assembled andallfasteners are secure. Followall safetyinformationin themanual andon
the unit.
D A standard screwdriver is required for as-
sembly.
BLOWER ASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLY
1. Align theribon the upper blower tubewith
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.
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