Mitox 260BX Premium Operator's Manual

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user manual, maintenance instructions and spare parts
260BX Premium Blower
280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum
Read this manual carefully before operating the machine
Original Instructions Version May 16
280BVX/260BX_1305163

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual user manual, maintenance instructions and spare parts 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum Read this manual carefully before operating the machine Original Instructions Version May 16 280BVX/260BX_1305163...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS HOW TO READ THE MANUAL Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly significant information and are mar ed with various levels of highlighting with the following meaning: NOTE or IMPORTANT These give details or further information on what has already been said and aim to prevent damage to the machine or cause other damage.
  • Page 3 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum Improper use The machine must not be used for accumulation and collection of inflammable or explosive products, hot embers or combustion material without a flame, lit cigarettes, pieces of glass, sharp objects, metal objects, stones and any other objects that could be dangerous to the operator and others.
  • Page 4 MITOX. �+· (hl. Fuel mixture tank (il. Close the choke I + I (jl. Open the choke (kl. Adjustment of carburettor "H" High speed adjustment, 'T' Low speed adjustment (ll. Engine speed continuously variable � *Only Available with 280BVX Blower/Vacuum...
  • Page 5: Safety Regulations

    260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum SAFETY REGULATIONS This machine is extremely noisy and operators must wear acoustic protection equipment. A) TRAINING 1) WARNING! Read these instructions carefully before operating the machine. Become acquainted with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
  • Page 6 4) Replace faulty or damaged silencers. 5) Before using the machine, carry out an accurate inspection of the machine's efficiency and in particular: • the throttle trigger must move freely, it must not need forcing and should return automatically and rapidly back to the neutral position •...
  • Page 7 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum 11) Ensure the machine does not come into contact with foreign bodies and possible flying debris and dust being thrown up by the air flow; do not direct the air jet in the direction of people or animals.
  • Page 8 23) Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause injuries and neurovascular disorders (also called “Raynaud’s syndrome” or “white hand”), especially to people suffering from circulation disorders The symptoms can affect the hands, wrists and fingers and are s wn through loss of sensitiv- ity, torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of or structural changes to the skin.
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum F) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Environmental protection should be a priority of considerable importance when using the machine, for the benefit of both social coexistence and the environment in which we live. Try not to cause any disturbance to the surrounding area.
  • Page 10: Preparing To Work

    1.2 USE AS A VACUUM COLLECTOR (Fig. 2) – Align the protrusions of the bag coupling tube (1) with the air outlet nozzle compartments (2), then push the tube until it is firmly in place – Insert the end nozzle of the coupling tube (1) into the bag inlet (3) and close the inlet with the velcro fastener provided (4).
  • Page 11 NOTE Due to increased Ethanol content in petrol we recommend the use of B3C Ethanol Shield 2-Stroke Oil, or Ethanol Shield Fuel Stabiliser to protect your MITOX® engine against the harmful effects of Ethanol. Visit www.b3cfuel.co.uk for more information. Original Instructions Version May 16...
  • Page 12: Using The Machine

    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.
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14: Operating Modes

    4. OPERATING MODES 4.1 USE AS A BLOWER The machine must always be firmly gripped with your right hand on the upper hand grip during work. The engine speed should be adjusted to the type of material to be removed: –...
  • Page 15: Routine Maintenance

    260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum IMPORTANT When using the machine as a vacuum collector, there is a risk of inadvertently suctioning objects which can obstruct the machine and block the rotor. In this case: – switch the motor off immediately –...
  • Page 16 5.4 NUTS AND SCREWS Periodically check that all the nuts and screws are securely tightened and the hand grips are tightly fastened. IMPORTANT Cleaning the air filter is essential to guarantee the efficiency and duration of the machine. D not work with a damaged filter or without a filt , as this could permanently damage the engine.
  • Page 17 All accessible Check screws Retighten Anti-vibration Check elements Replace(1) Safety labels Replace Muffl Clean(1) (1) MITOX recommends that this work be done by a MITOX servicing dealer. Use only the spare parts recommended by MITOX. Original Instructions Version May 16 280BVX/260BX_1305163...
  • Page 18: Warranty Work

    6. WARRANTY WORK This work must be carried out exclusively by your Dealer. All and any operations performed in unauthorised centres or by unqualified persons will invalidate the warranty. 6.1 FUEL FILTER Inside the fuel tank there is a filter which prevents impurities from entering the engine. The filter should be replaced once a year by your Dealer.
  • Page 19: Technical Information

    260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum TECHNICAL INFORMATION Original Instructions Version May 16 280BVX/260BX_1305163...
  • Page 20 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum Parts Diagram...
  • Page 21 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum P P arts List arts List ID No. Part Number escription MIGB/T2671.2 M5X20 SCREW M5X20 MIGB/T93 M5 LOCK WASHER M5 MIGB/T97.1 M5 PLATE WASHER M5 MIF28.0210.0001 STARTER COVER PLATE MIF28.0210.0100 STARTER COVER MIYD25.02.01-2 ROPE GUIDE MIYD25.02.00-5...
  • Page 22 Parts List ID No. Part Number escription MIGB/T1099 3X5X13 KEY 3X5X13 MIF28.0103.0400 BEARING 8X11X10 MIYD36.01.03.00-4 PISTON PIN CLIP MIF28.0103.0003 PISTON PIN MIF28.0103.0300 PISTON MIF28.0103.0002 PISTON RING MIF28.0101.0006 GASKET - CYLINDER MIGB/T276 6201/P5 BALL BEARING 6201/P5 MIGB/T119 3X9 PIN 3×9 MIF28.0102.0002 R/H CRANKCASE MIYD38-3.01.01.02-00 OIL SEAL 12X22X7...
  • Page 23 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum P P arts List arts List ID No. Part Number escription MIGB/T93 M5 SPRING WASHER M5 MIGB/T2671.2 M5X20 SCREW M5X20 MITBC261D.01.00.00-4 GASKET - MANIFOLD MIF28.0101.0200 CARBURETTOR MIF28.0100.0001 KNOB - CHOKE MIF28.0104.0003 AIR FILTER COVER BASE MIGB/T97.1 M5...
  • Page 24 Parts List ID No. Part Number escription MIF28.0117.0001 FUEL TUBE MIA45.0102.0103 CIRCLIP MIYD38-3.03.04-00 FUEL FILTER MIYD62.00.03-1 FUEL CAP ASSY MIF28.0111.0003 MOUNT MIF28.0111.0002 AV SPRING MIF28.0213.0100 EARTH WIRES MI02.05.92 SWITCH MI23151-B001-0000 WATERPROOF CAP MIGB/T845 ST5X19 SCREW ST5X19 MIF28.0111.0100 FAN CASE L/H MIGB/T2671.2 M5X25 SCREW M5X25 MIGB/T97.1 M5...
  • Page 25 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum Parts List ID No. Part Number escription MIF28.0211.0102 FAN COVER PLATE MIF28.0114.0001 SUCTION TUBE - UPPER MIF28.0114.0002 SUCTION TUBE - LOWER* MIF28.0214.0001 BLOW TUBE - UPPER MIF28.0114.0004 SAFETY GRILL MIF28.0114.0003 BLOW PIPE - ROUND MIF28.0115.0002...
  • Page 26 EC Declaration of Conformity We Mitox (Rochford Garden Machinery Ltd) - BA9 9RS (importer) declare that the product(s): Designation: Petrol Blower / Blower Vacuum Model(s): 260BX Premium / 280BVX Premium Type/Serial No: As per rating label on machine Complies with the following directive(s):...
  • Page 27 260BX Premium Blower 280BVX Premium Blower/Vacuum Original Instructions Version May 16 280BVX/260BX_1305163...
  • Page 28 The manufacturer undertakes to replace, any spare parts that are classified as defective by an appointed Mitox service dealer. The manufacturer will not accept liability for the replacement of the machine, either partially or wholly, and /or consequential damages and /or interest charges either directly or indirectly.

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