OWNER/OPERATOR MANUAL MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES BLOWER SOUFFLEUR SOPLADOR HB280 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING Before using our products, please read this manual carefully to understand the proper use of your unit.
CONTENTS Contents Introduction ...................2 Key to symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fuel handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Starting and stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Using the blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 The blower is used for blowing away leaves and other debris on the ground.
KEY TO SYMBOLS Checks and/or maintenance shall be carried out after having switched off the engine and disconnected the spark plug. X Cleaning at regular intervals is required. X Approved protective goggles or visor must be worn. X Approved protective goggles or visor, ear protection, and face mask in dusty environments must be worn. WARNING! The blower can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious, even fatal injury. WARNING! Read the operator’s manual before use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Personal safety equipment Persons who use the blower shall wear the following safety equipment: 1. Approved ear protection. 2. Approved eye protection. 3. Approved protective gloves. 4. Boots or work shoes with a non--slip sole. 5. Face mask when operating the blower in dusty environments. Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to direct the engine’s exhaust fumes away from the operator.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS S Never touch the spark plug or plug cord while the engine is in operation. Doing so may result in being subjected to an electical shock. S Never touch the muffler, spark plug, other metallic parts of the engine or engine cover while the engine is in operation or immediately after shutting down the engine. These metallic parts and engine cover reach high temperatures during operation and doing so could result in serious burns. S Be careful, particularly if left hand operation is applied.
DESCRIPTION The blower 2 1 3 21 8 6 15 19 18 20 7 14 9 5 13 16 17 12 22 23 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Throttle trigger STOP switch Variable speed control Fan housing Fuel cap Air filter Choke Primer bulb Inlet cover Cutters Fan impeller 545218616 Rev. 5 3/15/10 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
DESCRIPTION Optional accessory 26 21 23 22 27 25 24 28 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. Vacuum accessory with collection components consisting of items 22--28 below Collection bag tube Collection bag Vacuum tube in two sections Screw Shoulder strap Vacuum assist handle Scrench 545218616 Rev.
DESCRIPTION Safety equipment The following equipment on the blower is designed for protecting personnel and materials. These components should receive special attention whenever you operate, inspect and service the blower. Other equipment Throttle trigger S The speed and the output of the engine are regulated by the throttle trigger (C). Stop switch S The stop switch (A) is used to stop the engine.
DESCRIPTION Ground wire S The ground wire (G) reduces static build--up during operation in dry conditions. G S The nozzles (L) have a bayonet mount for connection to the blower tube. Air is channeled through the blower tube to the nozzles, where the air discharge velocity increases and the air stream discharge pattern is formed to provide best performance.
DESCRIPTION Choke S The choke (Q) is located below the air filter cover and should be used every time the engine is cold--started. Q Adjusting the carburetor NOT FOR ALL MODELS S There are three adjusting screws (R) for adjusting the carburetor: S Low speed jet S High speed jet S Adjustment screw for idling S Adjusting the carburetor involves adapting the engine to local operating conditions, e.g. climate, altitude, gasoline and type of two--stroke engine oil used.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel WARNING: Gasoline is very flammable. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the engine and allow it cool before refueling the unit. Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. Gasoline requirements S All 2--stroke RedMax products are powered by professional--commercial Duty, hi--performance, hi--RPM, air cooled 2--stroke engines.
FUEL HANDLING S If the oil is registered with JASO, the JASO Logo with FD and registration number will be displayed on the container. The highest JASO rating is “FD”, which equals the ISO--L--EGD rating. Lower ratings are “FC”, “FB”, and “FA”. How to mix fuel S Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use ISO-L--EGD certified and JASO FD registered oil such as RedMax air--cooled “MaxLife” synthetic blend premium 2--stroke oil WILL VOID THE REDMAX TWO-STROKE ENGINE WARRANTY.
FUEL HANDLING Fueling your unit 1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the cap on a clean surface. 2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full capacity. 3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any fuel spillage around the unit. WARNING: Select flat and bare ground for fueling. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from the fueling point before starting the engine. Stop the engine before refueling the unit. At that time, be sure to sufficiently agitate the mixed gasoline in the container.
STARTING AND STOPPING Starting and stopping WARNING: Never start the blower if the inlet cover is not closed, is damaged or cannot be closed (except if the vacuum tube is fitted). Warm engine With a warm engine, squeeze and hold the throttle trigger. Move choke to ½ position. Pull starter rope sharply while squeezing throttle trigger until engine runs. Move the choke to the OFF CHOKE (opened) position. Cold engine Primer bulb: Press the primer bulb 10 times until fuel begins to fill the bulb.
USING THE BLOWER To blow away debris on the ground Fitting the blower tube and nozzle on the blower WARNING: When fitting the blower tube and nozzle, the engine must be switched off. The blower tube (T) has a pegged slot mounting system to the unit. To install or remove the blower tube, the tube clamp bolt must be removed. Align slot in the blower air outlet with the raised rib on the tube and insert tube until the holes in the tube and housing align. Re--insert the tube clamp bolt and tighten.
USING THE BLOWER WARNING: Never start the blower if the inlet cover is not closed, is damaged or cannot be closed (except if the vacuum tube is fitted). WARNING: Do not operate the blower while standing on a ladder or a stand. Start the blower as described in the Starting and Stopping section. Work according to the following instructions: 1. Never blow air toward fixed objects such as walls, large rocks, automobiles and fences. 2.
USING THE BLOWER Vacuuming Before vacuuming, put on the required safety equipment. WARNING: When working with the blower, wear the required personal safety equipment: 1. Hearing protection. 2. Eye protection. 3. Protective gloves. 4. Face mask in dusty environments. WARNING: Always check that the collection bag is intact and the zipper is closed before starting the blower. Never use a damaged bag. There is risk of injury due to flying debris. Be careful, particularly if left hand operation is applied.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Safety The owner is responsible for the performance of all required maintenance as defined in the operator’s manual. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, except carburetor adjustments. WARNING: Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in serious injury. Z Carburetor Your product has been designed and manufactured to specifications that reduce harmful emissions. After the engine has used 8--10 tanks of fuel, the engine will be run--in.
MAINTENANCE AA BB CC DD WARNING: 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! Air filter WARNING: Bear in mind that: 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.
MAINTENANCE Spark plug Weekly maintenance The spark plug condition is influenced by: S Incorrect carburetor adjustment. S An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or incorrect type of oil). S Poor quality gasoline and/or oil S A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrodes, which may result in operating problems and starting difficulties.
TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Engine Cylinder volume, cu.in./cm3 Cylinder bore, inch/mm Stroke, inch/mm Idle speed, rpm Max. speed - blowing, rpm: Max. speed - vacuuming, rpm*: Max. engine output, acc.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT RedMax Limited Warranty, provides to the ORIGINAL retail purchaser that this RedMax product is free from DEFECTS in MATERIAL and WORKMANSHIP under normal use and maintenance from the date of retail purchase. RedMax agrees to repair or replace at our discretion, any defective product, free of charge at any authorized RedMax servicing dealer using original RedMax replacement parts, within the listed below application time periods, limitations and exclusions.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWERED PRODUCT OWNERS RedMax Hi-Performance 2--Stroke engines produce higher HP (horse power) outputs as compared to standard Home Owner Duty or Light Commercial Duty production engines offered by most manufacturers. To help insure trouble free performance of the unit, it is required to use oil which meets the ISO--L--EGD Standard per ISO/CD 13738 and one that is registered under JASO M345/FD Standards.
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT 13. Damage to gears or gear cases caused by dirt contaminated grease, use of incorrect type of gear case grease, and/or failure to comply with recommended greasing intervals. 14. Damage caused by sprayers pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, lack of or broken strainers. 15. Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs.
U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Air Resources Board, Environment Canada and RedMax are pleased to explain the emissions control system warranty on your year 2010 and later small off-road engine. In California, all small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti--smog standards.
U.S. EPA / CALIFORNIA / ENVIRONMENT CANADA EMISSIONS CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE: EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY PARTS LIST: MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR OF EMISSION RELATED PARTS: MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: Warranty services or repairs shall be provided at all RedMax service centers. Call RedMax at 1--800--291--8251, or send e--mail correspondence to service@redmax.com.
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