McCulloch GRV 345 Blower User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
3. Close the vacuum inlet cover and make
sure it is latched closed.
4. Reinstall the blower tubes (see BLOWER
TUBE ASSEMBLY).
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: Whilevacuumingdebris,
holdtheunit withthemuffler sidefacingaway
from your body and clothes (see OPERAT-
ING POSITION).
2. Pass the shoulder strap over your head
and onto your left shoulder.
3. Extend your right arm toward the rear of
the vacuum bag.
4. Adjust shoulder strap until the vacuum
bag/shoulder strap seam lies between
your thumb and index finger.
5. Make sure air flows freely from the elbow
tubeintobag. If bag is kinked, the unitwill
not operate properly.
OPERATION
OPERATING POSITION
Blower Vacuum
Hearing Protection
Eye
Protection
Hearing Protection
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING: While vacuuming or
blowing debris, hold the unit with the muffler
side facing away from your body and clothes
(see OPERATING POSITION).
S To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
S To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, stop the engine be-
fore installing or removing attachments. Do
not operate without guard(s) in place.
S Operatepower equipmentonly atreasonable
hours--not early in themorning orlate atnight
whenpeople might bedisturbed.Complywith
times listedin localordinances. Usualrecom-
mendations are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday though Saturday.
S To reduce noise levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
S To reduce noise levels, operate power
blowers at the lowest possible throttle
speed to do the job.
S Use rakes andbrooms toloosen debris be-
fore blowing.
S In dusty conditions, slightly dampen sur-
faces or use a mister attachment whenwa-
ter is available.
S Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and garden
applications, including areas such as gutters,
screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
S Watchoutforchildren,pets,openwindows,
or freshly washed cars. Blow debris away
safely.
S Use the full blower nozzle extension so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
S After using blowers and other equipment,
CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash re-
ceptacles.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
WARNING: Be sure to read the fuel
information in the safety rules before you
begin. If you do not understand the safety
rules,donotattempttofuelyourunit. Contact
an authorized service dealer.
FUELING ENGINE
WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly
when refueling.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded
petrol. Before operation, petrol must be mixed
witha goodquality 2--cycleair--cooledengineoil
designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1
ratio is obtained by mixing 5 liters of unleaded
petrol with 0,125 liter of oil. DO NOT USE
automotive oil or marine oil. These oils will
causeengine damage.Whenmixingfuel,follow