MTD BV3100 2 Cycle Mulching Blower Vacuum Owners Manual

BV3100 2-Cycle Mulching Blower Vacuum GB F D I P E · OPERATOR’S MANUAL GB2 · MANUEL D’UTILISATION . F1 · BENUTZERHANDBUCH . D1 · MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO. I1 · MANUAL DE UTILIZAÇÃO . P1 · MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES E1 A INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS I. BV3100 2-Cycle Mulching Blower Vacuum Rules for Safe Operation . GB3 – GB A. Important Safety Information GB B. Safety and International Symbols . GB C. Know Your Unit . GB II. Assembly Instructions . GB5 – GB A. Attaching and Removing the Blower/Vacuum Tube.

GB B. Attaching and Removing the Vacuum Bag GB C. Installing and Adjusting the Shoulder Harness. GB IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. III. Oil and Petrol Information . GB IV. Starting/Stopping Instructions GB V. Operating Instructions GB9 – GB1 A. Holding the Blower / Vacuum GB B. Operating Tips GB C. Operating as a Blower GB D. Operating as a Vacuum GB1 E. Clearing a Blocked Tube/Impeller GB1 F. Empty the Vacuum Bag . GB1 VI. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . GB10 – GB1 A. Air Filter Maintenance . GB1 B. Replacing the Spark Plug GB1 NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment. VII. Cleaning and Storage . GB1 VIII. Troubleshooting Chart . GB1 IX. Specifications GB1 CONTENTS OF CARTON This unit includes the following: · Model BV3100 Mulching Blower Vacuum · Blower/Vacuum Tube · Shoulder Harness · Vacuum bag · Hardware Pack · Operator’s Manual The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions vital t the operation or maintenance of the equipment. SYMBOL MEANING CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow th safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. GB2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION · IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION · READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING · Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. · Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for petrol leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit · Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet. · Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 15 meter (50 ft.) radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine immediately. · Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance. · Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. · Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts. Do not operate before repairing damage. · Use only genuine replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use unaothorized parts, accessories or attachments for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. · Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, 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 by the discharge opening, damaging unit, property, or causing serious injury to bystanders or operator. · Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is rotating. · Never use this unit for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances which may contain toxic materials. SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL UNITS WARNING: Petrol (gasoline) is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the following precautions: · Store petrol only in containers specifically designed and approved for the storage of such materials. · Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled petrol. Do not start the engine until petrol vapors dissipate. · Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the petrol tank. Never remove the cap of the petrol tank, or add petrol, when the engine is hot. Never operate the unit without the petrol cap securely in place. Loosen the petrol tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank. · Remove the vacuum bag before refueling.

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