Know Your Unit; Plan Ahead - McCulloch MAC GBV 325 Instruction Manual

WARNING: This blower
can be dangerous! Careless
or improper use can
cause serious or even fatal
injury.
Read and understand the
instruction manual before
using the blower.
Approved protective goggles
or visor, ear protection, and
face mask in dusty environments
must be worn.
Always wear approved,
protective gloves.
WARNING: Be sure the
bottom cover is secured or
the vacuum tube is properly
installed. Avoid the impeller
blade with your hand or any
foreign object.
Instructions on
how to open
vacuum inlet
cover.
WARNING:
Failure to follow all
Safety Rules and Precautions can result in
serious injury.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

S Read your instruction manual carefully until
you completely understand and can follow all
warnings and safety rules before operating
the unit.
Restrict unit to users who understand and will
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follow all warnings and safety rules in this
manual.
WARNING:
Inspect area before start-
ing unit. Remove all debris and hard objects
such as rocks, glass, wire, etc. that can rico-
chet, be thrown, or otherwise cause injury or
damage during operation.
Use your unit as a blower for:
Sweeping debris or grass clippings from
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driveways, sidewalks, patios, etc.
Blowing grass clippings, straw, or leaves into
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piles, around joints, or between bricks.
Use your unit as a vacuum for:
Picking up dry material such as leaves, grass,
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small twigs, and bits of paper.
For best results during vacuum use, operate
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your unit at high speed.
KEY TO SYMBOLS
Use unleaded or quality
leaded petrol and two
stroke oil.
WARNING: The blower may throw
objects at high velocity that can
ricochet and hit the operator. This
may cause serious eye damage.
WARNING: The muffler is very
hot during and after use. Do not
touch the muffler, muffler guard, or
surrounding surfaces, or allow
combustible material such as dry
grass or fuel to do so.
The blower operator must make sure
that no bystanders or animals come
nearer than 15 meters.
Whenever several operators are
working in the same work area, they
should maintain a safe distance of at
least 15 meters from one another.
Sound pressure
level at 7,5 meters
SAFETY RULES
Move slowly back and forth over the material
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as you vacuum. Avoid forcing the unit into a
pile of debris as this can clog the unit.
Keep the vacuum tube about an inch above
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the ground for best results.

PLAN AHEAD

WARNING:
an electromagnetic field during operation. Under
some circumstances, this field may interfere
with active or passive medical implants. To re-
duce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recom-
mend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
Always wear eye and ear protection when op-
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erating, servicing, or performing maintenance
on unit. Wearing eye protection will help to
prevent rocks or debris from being blown or
ricocheting into eyes and face which can re-
sult in blindness and/or serious injury. Eye
protection should be marked Z87.
Always wear foot protection. Do not go bare-
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foot or wear sandals.
Always wear respirator or face mask when
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working with unit in dusty environments.
Secure hair above shoulder length. Secure or
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remove jewelry, loose clothing, or clothing
with loosely hanging straps, ties, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.
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Sound power
level
This machine produces