Warning – McCulloch MAC GBV 325 User Manual

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Do not operate unit when you are tired, ill, up-

set, or if you are under the influence of alco-

hol, drugs, or medication.

Keep children, bystanders, and animals away

from work area a minimum of 15 meters when

starting or operating unit. Do not point blower

nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

FUEL SAFETY

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.

Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area; store

fuel in a cool, dry, well ventilated place; use an

approved, marked container for all fuel pur-

poses.

Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op-

erating the unit.

Make sure the unit is properly assembled and

in good operating condition.

Do not fill fuel tank while engine is hot or run-

ning.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up fuel spills be-

fore starting engine.

Move at least 3 meters away from fuel and fu-

eling site before starting engine.

Always store petrol in a container approved

for flammable liquids.

OPERATE YOUR UNIT SAFELY

WARNING:

Stop the engine before

opening the vacuum inlet door. The engine

must be stopped and the impeller blades no

longer turning to avoid serious injury from the

rotating blades.

This garden blower/vacuum is only designed

for blowing away or removal of leaves and

other debris on the ground.

Inspect unit before each use for worn, loose,

missing, or damaged parts. Do not use until

unit is in proper working order.

Keep outside surfaces free of oil and fuel.

Never start or run engine inside a closed

room or building. Breathing exhaust fumes

can kill.

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 in burns to the skin.

Remember the risk of fire!

To avoid static electricity shock, do not wear

rubber gloves or any other insulated gloves

while operating unit.

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

through discharge opening, damaging unit,

property, or causing serious injury to bystand-

ers or operator.

Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use in

unventilated areas or where explosive vapors

or carbon monoxide build up could be pre-

sent.

Do not overreach or use from unstable sur-

faces such as ladders, trees, steep slopes,

rooftops, etc. Keep firm footing and balance at

all times.

Never place objects inside the blower tubes;

always direct the blowing debris away from

people, animals, glass, and solid objects such

as trees, automobiles, walls, etc. The force of

air can cause rocks, dirt, or sticks to be

thrown or to ricochet which can hurt people or

animals, break glass, or cause other damage.

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.

Check air intake opening, blower tubes, vacu-

um tubes, and elbow tube frequently, always

with engine stopped and spark plug discon-

nected. Keep vents and discharge tubes free

of debris which can accumulate and restrict

proper air flow.

Never place any object in the air intake open-

ing as this could restrict proper air flow and

cause damage to the unit.

Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers,

or other substances which may contain toxic

materials.

To avoid spreading fire, do not use near leaf or

brush fires, fireplaces, barbecue pits, ash-

trays, etc.

Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

MAINTAIN YOUR UNIT PROPERLY

Have all maintenance other than the recom-

mended procedures described in the instruc-

tion manual performed by an authorized ser-

vice dealer.

Disconnect spark plug before performing

maintenance except for carburetor adjust-

ments.

Use only recommended McCulloch replace-

ment parts; use of any other parts may void

your warranty and cause damage to your unit.

Empty fuel tank before storing the unit. Use

up fuel left in carburetor by starting engine and

letting it run until it stops.

Do not use any accessory or attachment

other than those recommended by manufac-

turer for use with your unit.

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

motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

Store in a dry area out of reach of children.

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 the fingers, hands, and joints of peo-

ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal

swelling. Prolonged use in cold weather has

been linked to blood vessel damage in other-

wise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as

numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin

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 who operate power tools

on a continual and regular basis must monitor

closely their physical condition and the condition

of this tool.