Operating Modes; Maintenance And Cleaning - F.F. Group GHB 328 PLUS Notice Originale

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rope, do not pull the whole length of it or let
it slide along the edge of the cable guide hole.
Release the starter gradually, to avoid letting it
fly back uncontrollably.
v. Switch the lever (2) to the «RUN» posi-
tion.
vi. Pull the starter grip again, and press
the throttle trigger all the way (4) until
the engine starts as normal.
vii. When the engine has started, press and
release the throttle trigger (4) to allow
the engine to run idle.
viii. Rev the engine a little using the throt-
tle trigger to warm it up before using
the machine.
IMPORTANT If the starter rope is pulled re-
peatedly with the choke on, it may flood the
engine and make starting difficult.
If you happen to food the engine, repeat the
hot start procedure a few times to eliminate
any excess fuel.
1.b. Hot starting
To hot start the engine immediately after it
has stopped, follow steps ii - iii - iv - vi of the
above procedure, making sure the primer
(3) is activated 2-3 times only.
2. ADJUSTING THE SPEED (Fig. 6)
Rotor rpm must be proportionate to the type
of work and regulated by the throttle trigger
(4) located on the upper handgrip. The throttle
trigger can be held in any required position en-
gaging the throttle setting device (5).
3. STOPPING THE ENGINE (Fig. 6)
To stop the engine:
Turn the throttle setting device downwards (5).
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Release the throttle trigger (4).
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Press and hold the switch (1) in the «O» position
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until the engine switches off, then release the
switch which will automatically move to the «I»
position ready for the next start procedure.

OPERATING MODES

1. USE AS A BLOWER
WARNING: The machine must always be firm-
ly gripped with your right hand on the upper
handgrip during work (Fig. 7).
Engine speed should be adjusted to the type of
material to be removed:
Use the engine at low speed for lightweight
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material and small bushes on the lawn;
Use the engine at average speed to move grass
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and lightweight leaves on pavement or solid
ground;
Use the engine at high speed for heavier mate-
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rials like fresh snow or voluminous dirt.
WARNING: Always pay the utmost attention
to prevent removed material or dust from in-
juring people or animals or damaging property.
Always assess wind direction and never work
against the wind.
2. USE AS A VACUUM COLLECTOR (Fig. 8)
WARNING: The machine must always be
firmly held with both hands during work.
GHB 328 PLUS | GHB 328 V PLUS
Place your right hand on the upper handgrip
and your left hand on the lower handgrip so
that the bag is on the left-hand side of the
operator.
When used as a vacuum collector, it is best to
use the engine at average/high speed. During
collection, keep the rounded end of the tube a
few centimeters off the ground. When used as
a vacuum collector, it is best to use the engine
at average/high speed. During collection, keep
the rounded end of the tube a few centimeters
above the ground. The bag also works as a filter
similar to a common home vacuum. For this rea-
son, it is best that:
It is always free to expand and the support
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strap not tangled;
It is not fully filled;
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Collected objects that could jeopardize integri-
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ty are promptly removed.
To empty the bag:
Switch the engine off;
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Open the zipper (1) and empty the bag without
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disconnecting it from the fitting tube.
IMPORTANT When used as a vacuum collector
not collect damp grass or leaves to avoid clog-
ging the rotor and coil.
IMPORTANT When using the machine as a vac-
uum collector, there is a risk of inadvertently
suctioning objects which can obstruct the ma-
chine and block the rotor.
In this case:
Switch the motor off immediately;
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Disassemble the vacuum tube;
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Remove the foreign body from inside the vac-
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uum inlet.
Check that nothing is blocking the rotor or vo-
lute before using the machine again.
IMPORTANT A too full bag reduces machine
efficiency and could cause the engine to over-
heat.
3. END OF OPERATIONS
When you have finished your work:
Switch off the engine as indicated above.
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Disconnect the spark plug cap.
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Empty the bag if used as a vacuum collector.
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

1. WARNING: Before cleaning or doing mainte-
nance work, disconnect the spark plug cap and
read the relevant instructions. Wear proper
clothing and protective gloves whenever your
hands are at risk.
2. WARNING: Never use the machine with worn
or damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts
must always be replaced and not repaired. Only
use original spare parts: the use of non-original
and/or incorrectly fitted parts will jeopardize
the machine and impair safety, may cause ac-
cidents or personal injuries for which the Man-
ufacturer is under no circumstance liable or
responsible.
3. Any adjustments or maintenance operations