Swisher E4-U3005 PowerBroom Operator's Manual
SWISHER OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
E4-U3005 MULTIPURPOSE
PowerBroom TOOL
Part Number 81956 Rev. 12/2007
Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! Read this
manual and familiarize yourself with the contents. Always wear
eye and hearing protection when operating this unit.
WARNING!
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Introduction
The Swisher E4-U3005 Multipurpose
PowerBroom Tool is designed and built
to deliver superior performance and
reliability without compromise to quality,
comfort, safety or durability. As an
owner/operator, you’ll soon discover for
yourself why Swisher is simply in a class
by itself!
Throughout this manual are special
“attention statements”.
Attention Statements
WARNING!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “WARNING” contains information that should be acted upon to
prevent serious bodily injury.
CAUTION!
A statement preceded by the word
“CAUTION” contains information
that should be acted upon to prevent
mechanical damage.
IMPORTANT!
A statement preceded by the word
“IMPORTANT” is one that possesses special significance.
NOTE:
A statement preceded by the word “NOTE”
contains information that is handy to know
and may make your job easier.
DANGER!
A statement preceded by the
triangular attention symbol and the
word “DANGER” contains information that should be acted upon to
prevent serious injury or death.
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Never operate this tool or any
other power equipment if you are
tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or any substance
that could affect your ability or
judgement.
Warning labels affixed to the machine
are as follows:
Read and follow this manual, make
sure anyone using the pruner does
likewise. Failure to do so could
result in serious personal injury or
machine failure. Keep this manual
for future reference.
Always wear a hard hat to reduce the
risk of head injuries during operation
of this machine. In addition, always
wear eye and hearing protection.
Swisher recommends wearing a face
shield as additional face and eye
protection.
Contents
Safety Precautions .....................................3
Product Description ..................................6
Technical Specifications ........................... 7
Assembly ...................................................7
Installing and Adjusting
the Bar and Chain .....................................9
Chain Oiler ...............................................10
Mixing Fuel..............................................11
Starting the Engine ................................12
Stopping the Engine................................13
Using the Pole Pruner ............................14
Maintenance ............................................15
Long Term Storage .................................16
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................18
Warranty...................................................21
Swisher Inc. reserves the right to make
changes to products without prior notice,
and without obligation to make alterations
to units previously manufactured.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in these
instructions describes units available at
the time of publication.
Beware of thrown objects. Keep
bystanders at least 15 M (50 feet)
away during operation.
IMPORTANT!
The procedures described in this manual
are intended to help you get the most
from your unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures
are guidelines for safe operation under
most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that
may be in force in your area. If you have
questions regarding your E4-U3005, or if
you do not understand something in this
manual, contact Swisher Inc. at (800) 2228183, or go to www.swisherinc.com for
assistance. You may also contact Swisher
at the address printed on the back of this
Manual.
IMPORTANT!
Safety and Operation Information Labels:
Make sure all information labels are
undamaged and readable. Immediately
replace damaged or missing information
labels. New labels are available. contact
Swisher Inc. at (800) 222-8183, or go to
www.swisherinc.com for assistance.
Safety Labels
Figure 1
READ THE
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
WEAR HEARING AND ANSI Z87.1
APPROVED EYE PROTECTION.
BEWARE OF THROWN
DIRT AND DEBRIS.
MAINTAIN A
SHALLOW
WORKING
ANGLE…
DO NOT USE ON UNGUARDED
ELEVATED SURFACES.
…AVOID MOVING TOWARD
VERTICAL.
80267Shindaiwa Inc.
IMPORTANT!
The procedures described in this manual
are intended to help you get the most
from your unit as well as to protect you
and others from harm. These procedures
are guidelines for safe operation under
most conditions, and are not intended to
replace any safety rules and/or laws that
may be in force in your area. If you have
questions regarding your power tool, or if
you do not understand something in this
manual, contact Swisher Inc. at (800) 222-
8183, or go to www.swisherinc.com for
assistance. You may also contact Swisher
at the address printed on the back of this
Manual.
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A PowerBroom operates at very high
speeds and has the potential to do serious
damage if misused, abused or mishandled.
To reduce the risk of injury, you must
maintain control at all times, and observe
all safety precautions during operation.
Never permit a person without training or
instruction to operate this machine!
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this unit safely.
General Safety Instructions
WARNING!
Never make unauthorized
attachment installations.
WARNING!
Never operate power equip-
ment of any kind if you are tired or
if you are under the inuence of
alcohol, drugs, medication or any
other substance that could affect
your ability or judgement.
Never smoke or light res near the
unit.
Always stop the engine and allow it
to cool before refueling. Avoid over-
lling and wipe off any fuel that may
have spilled.
Never place ammable material
close to the engine mufer.
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Always move the unit to a place well
away from a fuel storage area or oth-
er readily ammable materials before
starting the engine. Use caution when
handling fuel. Move the power tool at
least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling point before starting the engine.
Never run the engine without the
spark arrester screen in place. Do
not operate the machine with the
mufer removed.
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WARNING!
Minimize the Risk of Fire
Be careful when operating on a slope
or on slippery terrain, especially during rainy weather.
If the drum assemblies jam, switch the
engine OFF and inspect the drums,
axles and gearcase for damage.
Never operate the PowerBroom
around objects that could tangle in
the drums and cause loss of control.
Maintain a low working angle and
avoid steep angles of operation. A
steep working angle risks loss of control of the machine.
Transport the machine with the engine OFF.
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Work Safely: Be Aware of the
Working Environment
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CAUTION!
Always maintain this unit according
to this owner’s manual and follow
the recommended scheduled
maintenance.
Never modify or disable any of the
unit’s safety devices.
Always use genuine Swisher parts
and accessories when repairing or
maintaining this unit.
Do not make unauthorized
modications to this unit.
Never allow the engine to run at
high RPM without a load. Doing so
could damage the engine.
When transporting the unit in a
vehicle, tie it down securely to
prevent damage and fuel spillage.
Always clear your work area of
trash or hidden debris to help
ensure good footing.
Keep the unit as clean as
possible. Keep it free of loose
vegetation, mud, etc.
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MPB23002
This Swisher PowerBroom tool is
specically designed for use on the
Swisher Multipurpose Tool Carrier. Installation and/or use on any other model, brand or type of power tool is not
approved by Swisher. Attempts to use
on non-approved models can damage
the equipment and cause accidents,
serious injury or death.
Sweeper belts may move when starting engine. Place sweeper belts on a
smooth level surface when starting.
Always make sure the PowerBroom
attachment is properly installed and
rmly tightened before operation.
Make sure there are no missing or
loose fasteners, and that the ignition switch and throttle controls are
working properly.
Do not operate the unit with the muf-
er removed.
Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area. Be aware of carbon monoxide poisoning. Exhaust gases and
lubrication oil mist can cause serious
injury or death.
Always hold the machine rmly with
both hands when sweeping, and
maintain control at all times.
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Always stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken
or damaged equipment.
Stop the unit immediately if it suddenly begins to vibrate or shake. Inspect for broken, missing or improperly installed parts or attachments.
Never transport the unit nor set it
down with the engine running. An engine that’s running could be accidentally accelerated causing the drum
assemblies to rotate.
Always clear your work area of trash
or hidden debris that could be thrown
back at you or toward a bystander.
Always keep the handles clean.
Always disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing any maintenance work.
Always wear eye protection to shield
against thrown objects.
Always protect yourself from haz-
ards such as thorny brush and ying
debris by wearing gloves and close
tting clothing that covers arms and
legs. Never wear shorts. Don’t wear
loose clothing or items such as jewelry that could get caught in machinery or underbrush. Secure long hair
so it is above shoulder level.
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The Properly Equipped Operator
Always operate with both hands
rmly gripping the unit.
Wear nonslip heavy-duty work
gloves to improve your grip on
the pole pruner handle. Wear
snug-tting clothes that also
permit freedom of movement.
NEVER wear shorts!
Always wear appropriate
hearing protection.
Always wear eye and hearing
protection. Swisher recommends
wearing a face shield as additional
face and eye protection.
Wear sturdy footwear with nonslip
soles to provide good footing. Steeltoed safety boots are recommended.
Never operate unit bare-footed!
Keep a proper footing and do not
overreach—maintain your balance
at all times during operation.
Keep bystanders at least 15 meters away from
the unit while operating to reduce the risk of
being struck by thrown debris.
WARNING!
Use Good Judgement
Operating Precautions
Figure 1
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