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Operator’s Manual
2-Cycle Mulching
Blower / Vacuum
Model TB310QS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY
P/N 769-02217 (1/06)
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention Failure to obey a and understanding. The safety warnings do not by DANGER: safety warning will themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or result in serious injury to yourself or to warnings they give are not substitutes for proper others. Always follow the safety precautions accident prevention
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Always hold the unit with a firm grip when operating. WHILE OPERATING • Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or • Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the impeller when it is building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. rotating. Do not operate without guards in place. • Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with • To reduce the risk of
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as • Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris. attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage as this may result in damage to the blower/ vacuum. instructions. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not • Keep these instructions. Refer to them oft
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ON / START / RUN Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION Throttle Control As a blower: • Cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences and more As a vacuum: • Picking up leaves and other light debris Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip On/Off Stop Control Blower/Vacuum Tube Vacuum Inlet Blower Outlet Vacuum Bag Hook Spark Plug Blower/Vacuum Mode Change-Over Lever Vacuum Bag Blue EZ-Start™ Vacuum Bag Zipper Lever Primer Air filter/muffler cover Muffler 7
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Removing ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE BLOWER/VACUUM TUBE NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the blower/vacuum tube to clear a blocked tube or To avoid serious impeller. WARNING: personal injury, the blower/vacuum tube and vacuum bag must be used when operating this unit. To prevent serious WARNING: personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop Attaching before attaching or removing tubes. NOTE: The blower/vacuum tube comes unassembled on this unit. Installa
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE VACUUM BAG INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS (Optional) Attaching To avoid serious WARNING: 1. Attach the vacuum bag to the vacuum bag hook on personal injury, the blower/vacuum tube (Fig. 3). never attempt to start the unit when standing, when the unit is clipped to the shoulder strap. Always follow the starting procedures as described in the Starting/ Stopping Instructions section. The shoulder strap is an optional accessory. 1. Push the strap thr
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OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for ratios. the proper fuel/oil mixture. NOTE:
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle Control Operate this unit only in a WARNING: Idle Fast well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. Avoid accidental starting. WARNING: Make sure you are in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard area while starting. Debris such as gravel, sa
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours— HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM not early in the morning or late at night when people Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. might be disturbed. Comply with times listed in local (Fig. 12). Check for the following: ordinances. Usual recommendations are 9:00 am to • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, 5:00 pm, Monday through Saturday. safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves,
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING AS A VACUUM Blower Operating Procedures Hold the blower as shown in Figures 14, 15, and 16. Converting to Vacuum Sweep from side to side with the nozzle several inches 1. Start engine. See Starting/Stopping Instructions. above the ground or floor. Slowly advance the unit, keeping the accumulated pile of debris in front of you. 2. Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the down position (Vacuum Mode) (Fig. 17). Most dry blowing operations are better suite
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PATIO HEAD NOTE: To use the patio head, the unit must be operated as a vacuum. See the Operating as a Vacuum section of your manual. Installation 1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube openings point straight up (Fig. 19). Fig. 18 To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, never unzip the vacuum bag without stopping the unit first. As a vacuum, the WARNING: unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, Fig. 19 small twigs and bits of paper. To av
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease. EMPTYING THE VACUUM BAG Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag and empty the contents before continuing. To avoid serious WARNING: personal injury, Removal never unzip or remove the vacuum bag 1. Turn the unit so that the blower/vacuum tube without first turning the unit off. openings are straight up (Fig. 19). NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid 2. Place one hand on the blower part of the
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and system may be Perform these required maintenance procedures at the performed by any non-road engine repair frequency stated in the table. These procedures should establishment, individual or authorized service also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. dealer. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require In order to assure peak performance of your engine, special t
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS If the exhaust WARNING: deflector assembly is not tightened securely, it could fall off causing damage to the unit and possible serious personal injury. Engine Spark Arrestor Hood Slots Fig. 26 Fig. 27 4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 26). 5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 27). 6. Replace the air filter inside the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 24). Screw NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT If not and all of the following are true: • the engine will not idle The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 29). • the engine hesitates or stalls on acceleration NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your • there is a loss of engine power unit. An authorized service dealer should make Have the carburetor adjusted by an authorized service dealer. carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mi
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING THE UNIT LONG TERM STORAGE If you plan on storing the unit for an extended time, use To avoid serious the following storage procedure: WARNING: personal injury, 1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container with always turn your unit off and unplug it the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that before you clean or service it. has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State Use a sm
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION EZ-Start lever wasn’t flipped/set Move lever to the starting position Throttle lever is in the incorrect position Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Empty fuel tank Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine flooded Flip throttle level to FAST and pull starter rope Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Fouled spark plug Repl
