Champion Power Equipment 060-2385-8-100442 User manual

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Leaf Blower & Vacuum
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s
manual, do not use this product.
READ AND SAVE THIS MANUAL. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be
read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This
manual should remain with the product. Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are
as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
NOTICE: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel containing greater than 10% ethanol) in this product.
It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty. FUEL MIXTURE for this
product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil in a 40:1 ratio.
Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for gasoline. DO NOT
mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day period.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
For problems or questions, DO NOT RETURN TO STORE.
Please contact one of our Customer Service Agents
who would be happy to assist you.
For Customer Assistance Please Call:
1.866.523.5218
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
SAFETY SYMBOLS 7
OPERATION SYMBOLS 9
SPECIFICATIONS 11
SAFETY LABELS 12
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 14
ASSEMBLY 15
OPERATION 20
MAINTENANCE 28
TROUBLESHOOTING 33
EXPLODED VIEW  A PRODUCT 34
PARTS LIST  A PRODUCT 35
EXPLODED VIEW  B PRODUCT 36
PARTS LIST  B PRODUCT 37
EXPLODED VIEW  C PRODUCT 40
PARTS LIST  C PRODUCT 41
WARRANTY 43
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract
your attention to possible dangers. The
safety symbols, and their explanations,
deserve your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not
by themselves eliminate any danger. The
instructions or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE indicates information considered
important, but not hazard-related (e.g.,
messages relating to property damage).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not allow children or untrained
individuals to use this unit.
Never start or run the engine inside a
closed area; breathing exhaust fumes
can kill.
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes and other
possible serious injuries.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets
at least 50' (15.2 m) away.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, short pants, sandals,
jewellery of any kind, or go barefoot.
To reduce the risk of injury associated
with objects being drawn into rotating
parts, do not wear loose clothing,
scarves, neck chains, and the like.
Secure long hair so it is above
shoulder level to prevent entanglement
in any rotating parts.
Do not operate this unit when you
are tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from
any moving parts and all hot surfaces
of the unit.
Wear a face filter mask in dusty
conditions to reduce the risk of injury
associated with the inhalation of dust.
Check the work area before each
use. Remove all objects such as
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become
entangled in the machine.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result
in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
Never operate the unit without a spark
arrestor screen; this screen is located
inside the muffler.
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Use only identical manufacturer’s
replacement parts and accessories.
Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
Maintain the unit per maintenance
instructions in this Operator’s Manual.
Inspect the unit before each use
for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc.
Replace damaged parts.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or
other unstable support. Stable footing
on a solid surface enables better
control of the blower in unexpected
situations.
Before cleaning, repairing, or
inspecting, shut off the engine and
make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from the
plug to prevent starting.
Service on the blower/vacuum
must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in injury to the
user or damage to the product.
Always hold the blower/vacuum in your
right hand during blower operation.
Refer to the Operation instructions
later in this manual for proper
position during vacuum operation and
additional information.
Never place objects inside the blower
tubes.
Use only as directed in this operator’s
manual.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate vacuum without
vacuum bag installed; flying debris
could cause serious injury. Always
close vacuum bag completely before
operating.
Rotating impeller blades can cause
severe injury. Stop the engine and
ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum
door or installing/ changing tubes.
Do not put hands or any other object
into the vacuum tubes while they are
installed on the unit.
Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. When used as a
blower, always install the blower tubes.
When used as a vacuum, always
install the vacuum tubes and vacuum
bag. Make sure the vacuum bag is
completely zipped when the unit is
running to avoid flying debris.
Avoid situations that could catch the
vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate
near an open flame. Do not vacuum
warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue
pits, brush piles, etc. Do not vacuum
discarded cigars or cigarettes unless
the cinders are completely cool.
Never place blower on any surface,
except a hard, clean surface when
engine is running. Gravel, sand, and
other debris can be picked up by the
air inlet and thrown at the operator or
bystanders, causing possible serious
injuries.
To reduce the risk of hearing loss
associated with sound level(s), hearing
protection is required.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or removing
attachments. Always disconnect
the spark plug before performing
maintenance or accessing any
movable parts.
Never use blower near fires, fireplaces,
hot ashes, barbecue pits, etc., which
may cause fire to spread.
Do not point the blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.
Never run the unit without the proper
equipment attached. Always ensure
the blower tubes are installed.
This product is intended for infrequent
use by homeowners and other
occasional users for such general
applications as blowing leaves and
lawn clippings, etc. It is not intended
for prolonged use. Exposure to
vibrations through prolonged use of
gasoline-powered hand tools could
cause blood vessel or nerve damage
in the fingers, hands and joints of
people prone to circulation disorders
or abnormal swelling. Prolonged use in
cold weather has been linked to blood
vessel damage in otherwise healthy
people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength,
change in skin color or texture, or loss
of feeling in the fingers, hands or joints,
discontinue use of the tool and seek
medical attention. For such use, it may
be appropriate to use a product having
an anti-vibration feature.
FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly flammable. Take
precautions when using to reduce the
chance of serious personal injury.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated
area, safely away from spark and/or
flame-producing equipment.
Store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke
while refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add fuel while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
Mix and store fuel in a container
approved for gasoline.
Mix fuel outdoors where there are no
sparks or flames.
Loosen fuel cap slowly to release
pressure and to keep fuel from
escaping around the cap.
Tighten the fuel cap securely after
refueling.
Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move
30' (9 m) away from refueling site
before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel
under any circumstances.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn
injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly
flammable.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapours have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
Empty fuel tank into a container
approved for gasoline and restrain the
unit from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
When draining the fuel tank, use an
approved fuel storage container in a
well-ventilated area.
Select bare ground, stop engine, and
allow to cool before refueling.
Save these instructions. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct
others who may use this product. If
you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER: GASOLINE AND GASOLINE VAPOURS ARE
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
WARNING: Never use a gasoline container, gasoline tank, or
any other fuel item that is broken, cut, torn or damaged.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS
SYMBOL MEANING
Read Operator’s Manual. To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye and Ear Protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields, and as necessary a full face-shield as
well as full ear protection when operating this product.
Vacuum Door. Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured.
Safety Alert. Precautions that involve your safety.
Risk of Fire/Explosion. Fuel and its vapours are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire can cause severe burns or death.
Do not add fuel while the product is operating or still hot.
Open Flame Alert. Fuel and its vapours are extremely flammable
and explosive. Keep fuel away from smoking, open flames,
sparks, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
Toxic Fumes. The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to cause cancer and birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
Risk of Asphyxiation. This engine emits carbon monoxide, an
odourless, colourless poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide
can cause nausea, fainting or death. Use only in a well-ventilated
area.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate
the product.
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SYMBOL MEANING
Thrown Objects. This machine may pick up and throw objects
which can cause serious personal injury.
Clearance. Keep all objects including others at least 50' (15m)
from this machine. Only one person should operate the product.
Hot Surface. To reduce the risk of injury or damage, avoid contact
with any hot surface.
Rotating Impeller. To avoid severe damage to the impeller,
do not vacuum metal, broken glass, or similar items.
Rotating Impeller. Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the
blower at yourself or others. Do not operate unit without proper
attachments and guards in place. Stop the engine and allow
the impeller to stop before opening the vacuum door, or before
cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Rotating Blades. Never put your hand in the chute. Contact with
rotating parts can amputate fingers and hands.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
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OPERATION SYMBOLS
SYMBOL MEANING
Cold Prime. To start a cold engine, press the primer bulb 7-10 times. See
Starting and Stopping Section.
Warm Prime. To start a warm or hot engine. See Starting and Stopping
Section.
Primer Bulb. Press primer bulb depending on temperature conditions. See
Starting and Stopping Section.
Starter Grip. Pull starter grip to start the engine. See Starting and Stopping
Section.
Throttle trigger. Adjusts engine speed to regulate blower or vacuum force.
See Starting and Stopping Section.
Engine START. To start the engine, follow the starting instructions. The
switch is always in the “START” position, unless depressed.
Engine STOP. To stop the engine, depress and hold the STOP switch to the
stop position “O”.
Choke. Move choke lever to “RUN” position. See Starting and Stopping
Section.
Choke. Move choke lever to “CHOKE” position. See Starting and Stopping
Section.
DO NOT USE E15. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn
their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate
the product.
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SYMBOL MEANING
DO NOT USE E85. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane
rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by volume.
USE LESS THAN 10% ETHANOL. Use regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of less than 10% by
volume.
2 cycle mix. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-
mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle
engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. See Fueling and
Refueling section.
40:1 fuel/oil ratio. Do not mix directly in the engine fuel tank. See Fueling
and Refueling section.
Use gasoline. Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use. See Fueling and Refueling
section.
Use 2-cycle oil. Recommended oil: Use premium 2-cycle oil, or an
equivalent high-quality synthetic 2-cycle oil. See Fueling and Refueling
section.
Blower tube unlock.
OPERATION SYMBOLS
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SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement 27.6 cc
Type 2-Stroke
Air Velocity*
Max 85 MPH (137 km/h)
Max 700 CFM (ft
3
/min)
Impeller Type 6 1/2" (16.8 cm) plastic
Mulching Blade 3" (7.6 cm) metal
Sound Pressure* 79 dB(A) @ 50' (15.2 m)
Weight
Blower — 11 lb 14 oz (5.3 kg)
Vacuum — 12 lb 13 oz (5.8 kg)
* Rated per ANSI/OPEI B175.2
OEM Type Champion RCJ7Y
Replacement Type NGK BPMR7A
BOSCH WSR6F
Gap 0.024 - 0.028" (0.6 - 0.7 mm)
BLOWER/VAC SPECIFICATIONS
SPARK PLUGS
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline
and 2-cycle oil in a 40:1 ratio. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine
oil in a clean container approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is designed and certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use. When adding gasoline, use a
minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume.
DO NOT USE E15 or E85.
Recommended oil: Use premium 2-cycle oil, or an equivalent high-quality
synthetic 2-cycle oil.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
A
DO NOT TOUCH!
Hot surface.
WARNING
NE TOUCHEZ PAS!
Surface chaude.
AVERTISSEMENT
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Hot Surface
B
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Safety Icons
SAFETY LABELS
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them
carefully.
If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible
replacement.
A
B
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C
D
E
LABEL DESCRIPTION
C
Le fonctionnement de cet équipement peut créer des étincelles
qui peuvent déclencher des incendies autour de la végétation
sèche. Un pare-étincelles peut être nécessaire. L'utilisateur
doit communiquer avec le service d'incendie local pour les lois
et les règlements relatifs à la prévention des incendies.
DO NOT TOUCH!
Hot surface.
WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can star t
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required.
The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
NE TOUCHEZ PAS!
Surface chaude.
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Hot Surface
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DANGER
NOTICE
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Vacuum Door
SAFETY LABELS
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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
A. Lower blower tube
B. Upper blower tube
C. Muffler
D. Vacuum handle
E. Fuel cap
F. Starter grip
G. Primer bulb
H. Upper handle
I. Throttle trigger
J. STOP switch
K. Throttle lock
Choke (not shown- behind starter grip)
L. Upper vacuum tube
M. Tube lock
N. Lower vacuum tube
O. Vacuum bag
P. Vacuum bag exit
Q. Shoulder strap
R. Vacuum bag adaptor
BLOWER VACUUM
A
L
N
O
P
M
B
HIJ
K
C E
F
G
D
R
Q
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ASSEMBLY
TOOLS INCLUDED
Spark plug wrench
Reversible flathead and cross-head
screwdriver
T25 double-ended wrench
PACKING LIST
Blower
Upper and lower Aeroforce™ blower
tube
4 Cross-head screws
Upper and lower vacuum tubes
WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this
list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require
customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly
assembled could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of the product with damaged or
missing parts could result in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories
not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or
modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the
spark plug when assembling parts.
NOTICE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with
your Operator’s Manual.
Vacuum bag
Vacuum bag adaptor
Operator's manual
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ASSEMBLY
BLOWER
Attaching the Aeroforce™ Blower Tube
1. Align the upper and lower blower tubes
at the arrows. Once confirmed all 4
arms fit flush together, press the two
parts together.
2. Insert screws and tighten completely
on all 4 sides.
3. Align the raised tabs on the blower tube to the blower outlet.
Press the tube into the blower outlet.
4. Check tightness after initial use and re-tighten if needed.
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VACUUM
Removing the Blower Tube
1. Press the tab to release the blower
2. Slightly twist the blower tube until it releases from the blower outlet.
3. Remove the blower tube from the blower outlet.
4. Align the slots of the vacuum bag adaptor with the blower outlet opening,
then push the tube until it is firmly in place.
ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
5. Insert the end of the vacuum bag adaptor in the bag opening and close the
inlet with the hook and loop fastener provided.
6. Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by aligning the arrows.
7. Push together as far as possible until they lock in place.
8. Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the hole in the impeller door and press the impeller
door lock tab inward.
9. Open the impeller door.
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ASSEMBLY
10. While holding the impeller door open, align the slots on the vacuum tube with the tabs
in the impeller intake.
11. Insert the upper vacuum tube into the impeller intake.
12. Twist the upper vacuum tube counter-clockwise with both hands until it locks into place.
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OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn.
Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and other forms of debris.
Vacuuming leaves from your lawn.
FUELING AND REFUELING
Fuel Mixture
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle
oil in a 40:1 ratio. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container
approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day period.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for
automotive use. When adding gasoline, use a minimum octane rating of 85 and an ethanol
content of 10% or less by volume. DO NOT USE E15 or E85.
Recommended oil: Use premium 2-cycle oil, or an equivalent high-quality synthetic 2-cycle
oil. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.
Gasoline
(US gal.)
Oil
(oz)
1.0 3.2
2.0 8
3.0 9.6
4.0 12.8
5.0 16
Gasoline
(L)
Oil
(mL)
3.8 95
9.5 237
11.4 284
15.1 379
18.9 473
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
inflict serious injury.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING: Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can
start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The
operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating
to fire prevention requirements.
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