1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times.
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Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or working on this equipment. Know and obey all regulations, local laws and other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing or operating this equipment.
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• Keep all step plates; grab bars, pedals, and controls free of dirt, grease, debris, and oil. • Never allow anyone to be around the equipment when it is operating. • Do not allow riders on the attachment or the prime mover. •...
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c) Do not operate the machine without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. d) Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
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k) Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse. l) Disengage power to the collector/impeller when the machine is transported or not in use. m) Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the machine (such as wheel weights, counterweights or cabs).
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS Pos. Description Handle with pre-installed rods and wires Separate handle with bolts Handle fastening screws Handle fastening bolts Spark plug removal key Nuts and bolts NOTES: 1. Cautiously open the packaging, paying attention not to lose components. 2.
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2. Handle assembly The dashboard is delivered with one handle disassembled. The machine handle assembly screws, gear control fastening screws and nuts and bolts to secure the brush directional control are delivered in a separate package found in the machine packaging. Install as follows: a) Install the separate handle to dashboard by fixing two bolts.
4. Brush directional control assembly a) Remove the previously assembled articulated joint (fig. 6.A) on the brush directional control nut (fig. 6.B). b) Insert the articulated joint (fig. 6.A) on the brush directional control in the lever hole (fig. 6.C) to connect it to the drive.
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NOTICE: Do not turn off the motor by switching on the choke, as this may result in damage to the motor. MACHINE OPERATION CAUTION A SWEEPER IS A DEMANDING MACHINE. Only fully trained operators or trainee operators under supervision of a fully trained person should use this machine.
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the sweeper. When sweeping on rough terrain, reduce speed to avoid “bouncing” the sweeper. Loss of control can result. Never sweep toward people, buildings, vehicles or other objects that can be damaged by flying debris. Only operate the controls while the engine is running. ...
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Large areas For uneven or dirt surfaces, reduce speed to avoid jogging the brush and damaging it. Sweep creating a central passage dividing the area in 2 parts and then sweeping the remaining areas. This reduces the load on the brush. Snow ...
6. CHANGE ATTACHMENTS If what you bought is multi-function sweeper & snow thrower, you should change the function by yourself. Please check below steps for success assembly work. To Separate Engine part and Attachments (Sweeper / Snow thrower head) 1. If the attachment on the machine is sweeper, please do following first: a) Pull the hook (fig.11 A) upward to release the direction bar;...
3. Hold the handle of the engine part, and move it towards the attachment. 4. Lower the engine part to make the bar (fig.14A) go into the two hooks (fig.14B) to interlock gears of two parts (fig.14C) as shown in fig.15. Please note that during this period, do not grasp the red lock control lever as shown in fig.
8. STORAGE NOTICE: Do not store the sweeper with weight on the brush. Weight will deform the bristles, destroying the sweeping effectiveness. Do not store polypropylene brushes in direct sunlight. The material can deteriorate and crumble before the bristles are worn out. ...
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Maintenance If you need to change the belts, please contact the distributor or local agent. Do not change them by yourself. Residual risks Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the power tool’s construction and design: 1.
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5. Install the foam filter element, and then cover the filter cover over the top. Checking Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are pitted, burned or fouled with deposits.
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Brush Belt Replacement To remove and replace your snow sweeper’s brush belt, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the belt cover on the front of the engine by removing the two self-tapping screws. See Fig.18. NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow sweeper, or place of plastic under the gas cap. 2.
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NOTE: Drain the gasoline from the snow sweeper or place a piece of plastic under the gas cap. 2. Carefully pivot the snow sweeper up and forward so that it rests on the auger housing. Remove the frame cover from the underside of the snow sweeper by removing four self-tapping screws which secure it.
Tel: +33 (0) 5.34.508.508 Fax: +33 (0) 5.34.508.509 Declare that the machine designated below PETROL SWEEPER FBAE200-2 / FBAE200ES-2 Serial number: 20230448588-20230448605 (FBAE200-2) 20230448606-20230448623 (FBAE200ES-2) Conforms to the provisions of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the national regulations transposing it;...
1 3 . WARRANTY WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees the product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the original purchase. The warranty only applies if the product is for household use. The warranty does not cover breakdowns due to normal wear and tear.
1 4 . PRODUCT FAILURE WHAT TO DO IF MY MACHINE BREAKS DOWN? If you bought your product in a store: a) Empty the fuel tank if your product has one. b) Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, the repairer will refuse the machine.
15. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: • Start-up and setting up of the product. • Damage resulting from normal wear and tear of the product. • Damage resulting from improper use of the product. • Damage resulting from assembly or start-up not in accordance with the user manual. •...
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BUILDER SAS 32 rue Aristide Bergès - Z.I. du Casque - 31270 Cugnaux - France Made in PRC...
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