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Operator’s
Manual
Since it began making garden
tools in 1850, Bolens has been
known for long-lasting, dependable
products. Bolens eventually carried that
hard-working heritage into the outdoor
power equipment industry, when it
designed and built the first-ever power-driven
garden tractor.
Today, homeowners around the country rely
on Bolens for durable, reliable power
equipment at an affordable price.
2-Cycle Petrol
Mulching Blower / Vacuum
Model BL3100
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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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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING WARNING THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. SPARK ARRESTOR NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • WHILE OPERATING READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS • Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or BEFORE OPERATING building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate this WARNING: When using the unit, you must unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area. follow the safety rules. For your own safety • To reduce the risk of injury associated with thrown and that of bystanders, please read these objects, wear safety glasses or goggles that are i
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get • The unit is designed to pickup dry material such as extremely hot from operation. When turned off they leaves, grass, small twigs, and bits of paper. Do not remain hot for a short time. attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result in damage to the blower/ vacuum. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not needed to do the job. Do not run
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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 or
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT Throttle Control APPLICATION As a blower: • Cleaning yards, garages, driveways, porches, patios, around walls, fences and more As a vacuum: • Picking up leaves and other light debris Petrol Cap Starter Rope Grip On/Off Stop Control Blower/Vacuum Tube Shoulder Vacuum Inlet Harness Blower Outlet Vacuum Bag Hook Blower/Vacuum Mode Change-Over Lever Spark Plug Vacuum Bag Vacuum Bag Zipper Choke Control Primer Air filter/muffler cover Patio Head 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 WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, or impeller. the blower/vacuum tube and vacuum bag must be used when operating this unit. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, stop the engine and allow the impeller Attaching to stop before attaching or removing tubes. NOTE: The Blower/Vacuum Tube comes unassembled 1. Remove the 2 (two)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE VACUUM BAG INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS Attaching WARNING: To avoid serious personal 1. Attach the vacuum bag to the vacuum bag hook on injury, never attempt to start the unit when standing, when the unit is clipped to the the blower/vacuum tube (Fig. 3). shoulder strap. Always follow the starting procedures as described in the Starting/ Stopping Instructions section. 1. Push the strap through the center of the buckle. 2. Pull the strap over th
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OIL AND PETROL INFORMATION Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil OIL AND PETROL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS with unleaded petrol in a separate petrol can. Use a 40:1 Old and/or improperly mixed petrol are the main reasons petrol/oil ratio. Do not mix them directly in the engine for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh, petrol tank. See the table below for specific petrol and clean unleaded petrol. Follow the instructions carefully oil mixing ratios. for the proper petrol/o
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STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS Throttle Control Idle Fast STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well- ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. 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 On/Off Stop Control clean, hard area
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • To reduce noise levels, operate power blowers at the HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM lowest possible speed to do the job. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position. (Fig. 12). Check for the following: • Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters. • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, • Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. gloves,
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Vacuum Operation Procedures Check for the following before operating the unit: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/hearing protection, gloves, long pants and long sleeve shirt • If the conditions are dusty, operator is equipped with a dust mask or face mask • The unit is in good working condition-- the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag are in place and secure. • The vacuum bag harness is in place and adjusted Use the unit for vacu
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease. CLEARING A BLOCKED TUBE / IMPELLER Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, and empty the contents before continuing. be sure the unit is off before cleaning or NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid performing any maintenance on it. deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will reduce the performance of the vacuum WARNING: To avoid serious personal
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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 7. Place the exhaust gasket against muffler's back side. Align the gasket bolt holes with the bolt holes in the muffler. While holding exhaust gasket in place, insert the bolts into the muffler's front side (Fig. 27). 8. Place the muffler (with the exhaust gasket in place and bolts inserted), against the engine, aligning the bolt holes. Tighten the bolts to secure the muffler to the engine. If using a torque wrench, torque to: 9-10.2 N•m (80-90 in.•lb.) 9. R
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Idle Speed Screw The idle speed of the engine is adjustable through the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 29). NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments. Check Petrol Mixture Old and/or improperly mixed petrol is usually the reason for improper unit performance. Drain and refill the tank with fresh, properly-mixed petrol prior to making any adjustments. Refer to
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls. This CLEANING THE UNIT ensures that all petrol has been drained from the WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, carburetor. always turn your unit off and allow it to cool 3. Allow the engine to cool. Remove the spark plug and before you clean or service it. put 30 ml (1 oz.) of any high quality motor oil or 2-cycle oil into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope Use a small brush to clean off the outsid
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TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Choke is in the incorrect position Refer to the Starting/Stopping instructions Empty petrol tank Fill petrol tank with properly mixed petrol Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 10 times Engine flooded Use starting procedure WITHOUT USING the CHOKE Old or improperly mixed petrol Drain petrol tank / Add fresh petrol mixture Fouled spark plug Replace or clean the spark plug Plugged spark arrestor Clean or replace s
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SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type.......................................................................................................................................... Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement............................................................................................................................................. 31 cc (1.9 cu. in) Operating RPM..........................................................................................................................
