SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a complete service is carried out before long-term storage. ! WARNING! Take care when handling fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosion and inhaling fumes. Adjusting the harness ! WARNING! The harness must always be worn when working with the machine. Failure to do so means you will be unable to manoeuvre safely and this can result in injury to yourself or others. A correctly adjusted harness and machine significantly facilitates the work. Adjust the harness to give the best working position. Tighten the side straps so that the pressure is evenly distributed across the shoulders. Place the hip strap over the hip and not too far down on the stomach. Tighten the hip strap so that you feel the weight of the blower resting on your hip. General working instructions IMPORTANT! This section considers basic safety rules when working with blowers. If you encounter a situation where you are uncertain how to proceed you should ask an expert. Contact your dealer or your service workshop. Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your capability. Show consideration to persons in your surroundings by avoiding using the machine at unsuitable times, such as late in the evening or early in the morning. Read through and follow the simple directions so that you disturb your surroundings as little as possible. • Use the blower with the lowest possible throttle. It is seldom necessary to use full throttle, and many work procedures can be done at half throttle. A lower throttle means less noise and less dust, and it is also easier to keep control over the rubbish collected together/moved. • Use a rake or a brush to release rubbish stuck to the ground. • Hold the opening of the blower as close to the ground as possible. • Observe your surroundings. Direct the blower away from people, animals, play areas, and cars etc. • Clean up afterwards. Make sure that you have not blown rubbish into someone’s garden. Basic safety rules • No unauthorised persons or animals may be present in the working area, which is 15 metres. • The powerful currents of air can move objects at such a speed that they can bounce back and cause serious eye injuries. • Do not direct the air jet towards people or animals. • Stop the engine before assembling or dismantling accessories or other parts. • Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad weather is tiring and can lead to dangerous conditions, e.g. slippery surfaces. English – 7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great care when working on sloping ground. • Never put the machine down with the engine running unless you have it in clear sight. • Engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, which can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. For this reason you should not start or run the machine indoors, or anywhere that is poorly ventilated. • The blower must not be used while on a ladder or scaffolding. • CAUTION! Do not use the machine unless you are able to call for help in the event of an accident. Basic working techniques ! WARNING! Watch out for thrown objects. Always wear eye protection. Stones, rubbish, etc. can be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or serious injury. Keep unauthorised persons at a distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers should be kept outside the safety zone of 15 m. Stop the machine immediately if anyone approaches. ! WARNING! Always stop the engine before cleaning. • Check that the air intake is not blocked, for example, by leaves or rubbish. A clogged air intake reduces the machine’s blowing capacity and increases the engine’s working temperature, which can result in engine failure. Stop the engine and remove the object. • Be aware of the wind direction. Work with the wind to make your work easier. • Using the blower to move large piles is time consuming and creates unnecessary noise. • When work is finished the machine should be stored vertically. • The speed of the air jet is regulated by means of the throttle. Select the speed best suited for respective tasks. (356 BTX-SERIES) You can set the throttle position using the ”stop switch” and by doing so not need to hold your finger on the throttle all the time you are using the blower. Full throttle is obtained when the control is held back fully. 8 – English English – 9 WHAT IS WHAT? What is what on the blower? 1 Outer cover 2 Harness 3 Outlet pipe 4 Bellows with guard 5 Stop switch with throttle position setting 6 Control handle/Operating handle 7 Throttle control (356 BT) 8 Control pipe 9 Intermediate pipe 10 Blow pipe 11 Starter handle 12 Muffler 13 Spark plug 14 Air purge 15 Choke control 16 Fuel tank 17 Adjuster screws carburettor 18 Air filter 19 Combination spanner 20 Handlebar (Accessory) 21 Flat nozzle (Accessory) ...