Operating instructions. Mitox 260BX Premium Leaf Blower

IMPORTANT The fuel mixture tends to age. Do not prepare excessive amounts of the fuel mixture to avoid the formation of deposits.

IMPORTANT Keep the petrol and fuel mixture containers separate and easily identifiable to void the mistake of using one in place of the other.

IMPORTANT Periodically clean the petrol and fuel mixture containers to remove any eventual deposits.

2.3 REFUELING

Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.

Carefully open the tank top as pressure could have formed inside.

Before refuelling:

– Place the machine on a flat stable surface, with the fuel tan cap facing upwards.

– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding area to avoid any dirt from entering the tank during refilling

– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the pressure inside to decrease gradually.

To fuel:

– Shake the can with the fuel mixture well.

– Using a filtered funnel, pour an amount of fuel mixture suite to the work to be performed.

– Refuel without filling the tank to the rim ( ig. 3).

Always close the fuel tank cap firmly. Immediately clean all traces of fuel which may have dripped on the machine or the ground and do not start the engine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.

3. USING THE MACHINE

3.1 STARTING THE MACHINE

Before starting the engine, place the machine on stable ground and make sure the blowing or vacuum tubes are not crushed.

3.1.1 Cold starting (Fig. 4)

A “cold” start of the engine means starting it after at least 5 minutes from when it was switched off or after refuelling.

The start switch is automatically set to the 'ON' position.

1. Move lever (2) to «CHOKE».

2. Press the primer device button (3) 7 to 10 times to prime the carburettor.

3. Hold the machine firmly with one hand on the hand grip (6), in order not to lose control of the machine during starting.

4. Pull the starter rope slowly for 10 - 15 cm until you feel some resistance, then pull it rapidly a few times until you hear the engine fire.

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260BX Premium Blower

280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum

IMPORTANT To avoid breaking the starter rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let it slide along the edge of the rope guide hole. Release the starter gradually, to avoid letting it fly back uncontrollably.

5. Switch the lever (2) to the «RUN» position.

6. Pull the starter rope again until the engine starts, and press the throttle trigger all the way (4) until the engine starts as normal.

7. When the engine has started, press and release the throttle trigger (4) to allow the engine to idle.

8. Rev the engine a little and allow the engine to warm up for a few minutes before using the machine.

IMPORTANT If the starter rope is pulled repeatedly with the choke on, it may flood the engine and make starting difficult. If ou happen to flood the engine, repeat the hot start procedure a few times to eliminate any excess fuel.

3.1.2 Hot starting

To hot start the engine immediately after it has stopped, follow steps 2 - 3 - 4 - 6 of the above procedure, making sure the primer (3) is activated 2-3 times only.

3.2 ADJUSTING THE SPEED (Fig. 4)

Rotor rpm must be proportionate to the type of work and regulated by the throttle trigger (4) located on the upper hand grip. The throttle trigger can be held in any required position by engaging the throttle setting device (5).

3.3 STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 4)

To stop the engine:

– Turn the throttle setting device downwards (5)

– Release the throttle trigger (4)

– Press and hold the switch (1) in the «O» position until the engine switches off, then release the switch which will automatically move to the «I» position ready for the next start procedure

Original Instructions Version May 16

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