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GGP ITALY

SPA

Via del Lavoro, 6

I-31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV) ITALY

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1. For Safe Operation

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND SAFETY
WARNINGS

Read owner’s manual before operat-
ing this machine.

Wear head, eye and ear protection.

Warning / Attention

Keep all children, bystanders and helpers 15
meters away from the machine.

Never modify your machine.

We won’t warrant

the machine, if you use the remodeled blower or
if you don’t observe the proper usage written in
the manual.

WARNING!!!

RISK OF DAMAGING HEARING

IN NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE,

THIS MACHINE MAY INVOLVE A DAILY

LEVEL OF PERSONAL EXPOSURE TO

NOISE FOR THE OPERATOR EQUAL

TO OR GREATER THAN

85 dB(A)

For safe operation ....................................................................... 1

Symbols on the machine............................................................. 5

Parts location and Set up............................................................ 5

Fuel ............................................................................................. 6

Operating the engine ................................................................... 8

Maintenance and Storage ........................................................... 9

Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................. 11

Contents

1. For Safe Operation

Dear Customer,

Firstly, we wish to thank you for having chosen our products and hope that the use of this machine will
be extremely satisfying for you and fully meet your expectations. This manual has been drawn up to
allow your to get to know your machine well and use it in safe and efficient conditions; please do not
forget that it is an integral part of the machine and keep it to hand to be consulted at all times and con-
sign it with the machine if you should sell or lend it to others.

Your new machine has been designed and manufactured to current standards and is safe and reliable
if used in full respect of the instructions contained in this manual (forecast use); any other use or fail-
ure to comply with the instructions for safe use, maintenance and repair shall be considered as
“improper use”, cause the warranty to become null and void and relieve the Manufacturer from all
responsibility, with the user becoming responsible for charges for damages or personal or third party
injury.

If any slight differences are found between the description herein and the machine you own, please
bear in mind that due to continual product improvement, the information contained in this manual is
subject to modification without prior notice or obligatory updating, although the essential features for
the purposes of safety and operation remain unchanged. In the event of doubt, please contact your
dealer. Enjoy your work!

SAFETY FIRST

Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particu-
larly significant information and are marked with
various levels of highlighting with the following
meaning:

These give details or further

information on what has already been indicated,
and aim to prevent both damage to the machine,
and the machine from causing damage.

Non-observance will result

in the risk of injury to oneself or others.

Non-observance will result

in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself
or others

1. Read this manual carefully until

you completely understand and
follow all safety and operating
instructions.

2. Keep this manual handy so that

you may refer to it later when-
ever any questions arise. Also
note, if you have any questions
which cannot be answered
herein, contact the dealer from
whom you purchased the prod-
uct.

3. Always be sure to include this

manual when selling, lending,
or otherwise transferring the
ownership of this product.

4. Do not lend or rent your

machine without the owner's
manual.

5. Never allow children or persons

unfamiliar with these instruc-
tions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age
of the operator.

WORKING CONDITION

Refrain from operating the blower
if you are tired, ill, or upset, or if
you are under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.

To reduce the risk of hearing loss

DANGER!

WARNING!

IMPORTANT

NOTE

associated with sound level(s),
hearing protection is required.

To reduce the risk of injury asso-
ciated with thrown objects,
always wear eye protection and
foot protection.

To reduce the risk of injury asso-
ciated with the inhalation of dust,
use a face filter mask in dusty
conditions.

Wear rubber-soled shoes or
shoes with some other form of
anti-slip protection to help pro-
tect you against falling.

To reduce the risk of injury asso-
ciated with objects being drawn
into rotating parts, do not wear
loose clothing, scarves, neck
chains, unconfined long hair, and
the like.

Prolonged use of a blower,
exposing the operator to vibra-
tions and cold may produce
whitefinger disease (Raynaud’s
phenomenon), which symptoms
are tingling and burning sensa-
tions followed by loss of color
and numbness in the fingers. All
factors which contribute to
whitefinger disease are not
known, but cold weather, smok-
ing diseases or physical condi-
tions as well as long periods of
exposure to vibration are men-
tioned as factors. In order to
reduce the risk of whitefinger dis-
ease, the following precautions
are strongly recommended;

Keep your body warm. Never

use blower during rains.

Wear thick anti-vibration

gloves.

Take more than 5 minutes of

break in warm place frequently.

Maintain a firm grip at all times,

but do not squeeze the handles
with constant, excessive pres-
sures.

If you feel discomfort, redness

and swelling of your fingers or
any other part of your body, see a
doctor before getting worse.

The ignition system of your unit
produces an electromagnetic
field of a very low intensity. This
field may interfere with some
pacemakers. To reduce the risk of

1. For Safe Operation

serious or fatal injury, persons
with pacemaker should consult
their physician and the pacemak-
er manufacturer before operating
this tool.

WORKING CIRCUMSTANCE

To reduce the risk of injury asso-
ciated with exhaust fume inhalat i
on, do not operate in unventilated
area. The exhaust gases contain
harmful carbon monoxide.

Avoid using the blower where sta-
ble footing and balance are not
assured.

AVOID NOISE PROBLEM

Check and fol-

low the local regulations as to sound
level and hours of operations for
blower.

Operate power equipment only at
reasonable hours-not early in the
morning or late at night when
people might be disturbed.
Comply with times listed in local
ordinances.

To reduce sound levels, limit the
number of pieces of equipment
used at any one time.

Operate power blowers at the
lowest possible throttle speed to
do the job.

Check your equipment before
operation, especially the muffler,
air intakes and air filters.

WORKING PLAN

• When planning your work sched-

ule, allow plenty of time to rest.
Limit the amount of time over
which the product is to be used
continuously to somewhere
around 30 ~ 40 minutes per ses-
sion, and take 10 ~ 20 minutes of
rest between work sessions. Also
try to keep the total amount of
work performed in a single day
under 2 hours or less.

FUEL

To reduce the

risk of fire and burn injury:

Handle fuel with care. It is highly

flammable.

DANGER!

NOTE

Do not smoke while handing fuel.

Do not refuel a hot engine.

Do not refuel a running engine.

Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Always

wipe unit dry before using.

Move at least 10 ft. (3 meters)

away from the fueling point before
starting engine.

Always store gasoline in a con-

tainer approved for flammable liq-
uids.

Make sure the unit is properly

assembled and in good operating
condition.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

• Each time before starting the

engine, inspect the entire unit to
see if every part is in good order
and is securely tightened in place.
If any damage is found in the fuel
line, the exhaust line, or the igni-
tion wiring, do not use the blower
until it has been repaired.

Before starting

operation, always make sure to
check if any obstacles are left inside
the volute case. The obstacles may
cause damage on fan and volute
case and serious injury.

Never use the

blower without the screen at the
air intake of the blower.

•

Before operation, confirm that the
catching screw on the air inlet
screen (1) is not loose. if loose,
tighten it.

• Never remove debris from the

intake screen while the engine is
running. Contact with rotating
blower fan may result in a serious
personal injury.

To reduce the

risk of injury associated with con-
tacting rotating parts, stop the
engine before installing or remov-

WARNING!

IMPORTANT

1. For Safe Operation

(1) Air intake

screen (Air
inlet net)

ing attachments. Do not operate
without net in place. Always dis-
connect the spark plug before
performing maintenance or
accessing movable parts.

USING THE PRODUCT

Check the work area that the
blower will be used in and remove
or cover all valuables that may be
damaged by the air blast or
thrown debris.

To reduce the risk of injury asso-
ciated with thrown objects.

Watch out for children, pets,

open windows or freshly washed
cars, and blow debris safely
away.

Use the full blower nozzle

extension so the air stream can
work close to the ground.

Do not allow bystanders in

work area.

Do not point the blower nozzle

in the direction of people or pets.

Always check to be sure that

no debris has been blown onto
someone else’s property.

Pay attention to the direction of
the wind, do not work against
the wind.

To minimize blowing time.

Use rakes and brooms to

loosen debris before blowing.

In dusty conditions, slightly

dampen surfaces or use mister
attachment when water is avail-
able.

Conserve water by using

power blowers instead of hoses
for many lawn and garden appli-
cations, including areas such as
gutters, screens, patios, grills,
porches and gardens.

Never to touch the spark plug or
plug cord while the engine is in
operation. Doing so may result in
being subjected to an electrical
shock.

Never to touch the muffler, spark
plug, or other metallic parts of the
engine while the engine is in
operation or immediately after
shutting down the engine. These

metallic parts reach high temper-
atures during operation and doing
so could result in serious burns.

After using blowers and other
equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose
of debris in trash receptacles.

MAINTENANCE

The metallic

parts reach high temperatures
immediately after stopping the
engine.

In order to maintain your product
in proper working order, perform
the maintenance and checking
operations described in the man-
ual at regular intervals.

Always be sure to turn off the
engine and disconnect the spark
plug before performing any main-
tenance or checking procedures.

Examine the blower at intervals
for loose fasteners and rusted or
damaged parts. Use special care
around the fuel line, the muffler,
and the ignition wiring.

All engine service except for
those described in this manual
should be performed by compe-
tent service personnel. Improper
service to the blower fan and
muffler could cause a hazardous
failure.

For safety reasons, never use the
machine with worn or damaged
parts. Damaged parts are to be
replaced and never repaired. Only
use original spare parts. Parts
that are not of the same quality
can seriously damage the equip-
ment and compromise safety.

Under no circumstances should
you ever take apart the product or
alter it in any way. Doing so might
result in the product becoming
damaged during operation or the
product becoming unable to
operate properly.

TRANSPORTATION

Drain the fuel from the fuel tank
before transporting or storing the
blower.

WARNING!

1. For Safe Operation

2. Symbols on the machine / 3. Parts location and Set up

For safe operation and

maintenance, symbols are carved in relief on
the machine. According to these indications,
please be careful not to make a mistake.

WARNING!

PARTS LOCATION

SET UP

•

BLOWER TUBES

1. Connect the blower and swivel joint with the

flexible hose. Clamp both ends of the flexible
hose securely with the hardware attached to
the unit.

2. Align the protrusion and the groove provided

on the tube ends and twist the tube until con-
nection is locked up.

The port to refuel the “MIX GASO-
LINE”

Position:

fuel tank cap

The direction to close the choke

Position:

engine cover

The direction to open the choke

Position:

engine cover

2. Symbols on the machine

3. Parts location and Set up

(1) Shoulder strap
(2) Air cleaner
(3) Stop switch
(4) Throttle lever
(5) Frame
(6) Blower housing
(7) Spark plug cap
(8) Recoil starter
(9) Exhaust outlet
(10) Fuel tank
(11) Starter lock button
(12) Choke lever

• The engines are lubricated by oil specially for-

mulated for air-cooled 2-cycle gasoline engine
use. Use an anti-oxidant added quality oil
expressly labeled for air-cooled 2-cycle engine
use (JASO FC GRADE OIL or ISO EGC
GRADE).

• Do not use BIA or TCW (2-stroke water-cool-

ing type) mixed oil.

• RECOMMENDED MIXING RATIO GASO-

LINE 50: OIL 1

• Exhaust emission are controlled by the funda-

mental engine parameters and components

• FUEL

Gasoline is very flamma-

ble. Avoid smoking or bringing any flame or
sparks near fuel. Make sure to stop the
engine and allow it cool before refueling the
unit.

Select outdoor bare ground for fueling and
move at least 3 m (10 ft) away from the fuel-
ing point before starting the engine.

WARNING!

•

HANDLE STAY

Insert the handle stay in the swivel joint pipe and
fasten with the screw and nut.

•

THROTTLE LEVER

Insert the throttle lever handle in the handle stay
and tighten the screw on the clamp attached to
the handle.

•

THROTTLE CABLE

Use the band to fasten the colgate tube contain-
ing the throttle cable and the power cable to the
hose.

3. Parts location and Set up / 4. Fuel

4. Fuel

(1) Handle stay
(2) Swivel joint

pipe

(3) Hose
(4) Nut
(5) Screw

(1) Fasten with

band

(2) Cable
(3) Throttle lever
(4) Hose

(1) Throttle lever

handle

(2) Tighten
(3) Stay
(4) Hose
(5) Swivel
(6) Clamp

(eq., carburation, ignition timing and port tim-
ing) without addition of any major hardware or
the introduction of an inert material during
combustion.

• These engines are certified to operate on

unleaded gasoline.

• Make sure to use gasoline with a minimum

octane number of 89RON (USA/Canada:
87AL).

• If you use a gasoline of a lower octane value

than prescribed, there is a danger that the
engine temperature may rise and an engine
problem such as piston seizing may conse-
quently occur.

• Unleaded gasoline is recommended to reduce

the contamination of the air for the sake of
your health and the environment.

• Poor quality gasolines or oils may damage

sealing rings, fuel lines or fuel tank of the
engine.

• HOW TO MIX FUEL

Pay attention to agitation.

1. Measure out the quantities of gasoline and oil

to be mixed.

2. Put some of the gasoline into a clean,

approved fuel container.

3. Pour in all of the oil and agitate well.

4. Pour in the rest of gasoline and agitate again

for at least one minute. As some oils may be
difficult to agitate depending on oil ingredi-
ents, sufficient agitation is necessary for the
engine to last long. Be careful that, if the agi-
tation is insufficient, there is an increased
danger of early piston seizing due to abnor-
mally lean mixture.

5. Put a clear indication on the outside of the

container to avoid mixing up with gasoline or
other containers.

6. Indicate the contents on outside of container

for easy identification.

WARNING!

• FUELING THE UNIT

1. Untwist and remove the fuel cap. Rest the

cap on a dustless place.

2. Put fuel into the fuel tank to 80% of the full

capacity.

3. Fasten the fuel cap securely and wipe up any

fuel spillage around the unit.

1. Select flat and bare ground for fueling.
2. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from

the fueling point before starting the
engine.

3. Stop the engine before refueling the unit.

At that time, be sure to sufficiently agitate
the mixed gasoline in the container.

• FOR YOUR ENGINE LIFE, AVOID:

1. FUEL WITH NO OIL (RAW GASOLINE) – It will

cause severe damage to the internal engine
parts very quickly.

2. GASOHOL – It can cause deterioration of

rubber and/or plastic parts and disruption of
engine lubrication.

3. OIL FOR 4-CYCLE ENGINE USE – It can

cause spark plug fouling, exhaust port block-
ing, or piston ring sticking.

Mixed fuels which have been left unused
for a period of one month

or more may clog

the carburetor and result in the engine failing
to operate properly.

5. In the case of storing the product for a long

period of time, clean the fuel tank after ren-
dering it empty. Next, activate the engine and
empty the carburetor of the composite fuel.

6. In the case of scrapping the used mixed oil

container, scrap it only at an authorized
repository site.

Moreover, normal wear and

change in product with no functional influence
are not covered by the warranty. Also, be careful
that, if the usage in the instruction manual is not
observed as to the mixed gasoline, etc.
described therein, it may not be covered by the
warranty.

NOTE

WARNING!

4. Fuel

5. Operating the Engine

STARTING ENGINE

Avoid operating the blower

with the flexible tube and swivel joint discon-
nected. That would cut down the engine cooling
air so that the engine could be damaged by over-
heat.

1. Push the primer bulb until fuel flows out in the

clear tube.

2. When the engine is cool, close the choke.

3. Set the stop switch(a) to the "I" position. Set

the throttle lever to the start position(1-2-3),
then start the engine following the procedure
described in 4.

4. To start, hold the top of the blower firmly with

your left hand. Pull the starter knob slowly
until you feel it engage and then give it a vig-
orous strong pull.

Avoid pulling the starter rope

out to its full extension. Do not allow the starter
rope to snap back. Rewind the rope slowly. This
will prevent premature damage to the starter.

5. Once the engine is running, gradually open

the choke if it was set closed, and let the
engine run at idle speed for a minute to warm
it up.

IMPORTANT

When the engine failed to

start after several attempts due to overchoking,
open the choke and repeat pulling the rope.

6. Pull the throttle lever to unlock it.

•

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

The idling speed is set for 2000 rpm at the fac-
tory.

If it is necessary to adjust the idle speed, use the
adjustment screw on the top side of carburetor.

•

STOPPING ENGINE

Move the throttle lever to the idling position and
press the stop switch (red button) until the
engine comes to a complete stop.

NOTE

5. Operating the Engine

(1) Choke lever
(2) CLOSE
(3) OPEN
(4) Primer bulb

(1) Idling adjustment
screw

(1) Stop switch
(2) START
(3) STOP

6. Maintenance and Storage

Make sure that the engine

has stopped and is cool before performing
any service to the blower. Contact with rotat-
ing blower fan or hot muffler may result in a
personal injury.

• CLEANING AIR FILTER:

Check the air cleaner every

25 hours of use or more frequently if used under
dusty conditions. A clogged air filter may
increase fuel consumption while cutting down
the engine power. Never operate the blower
without the air filter or with a deformed filter ele-
ment because unfiltered dusty air may quickly
ruin the engine.

1. Remove the air cleaner cover by pulling the

tab on the bottom and take out the filter ele-
ment.

IMPORTANT

WARNING!

2. Use neutral detergent and warm water to

clean the filter element. After cleaning, air dry
the element completely and moisten with a
small amount of motor oil.

3. Place the filter element into the air cleaner

housing and press the cover against the hous-
ing until it clicks. Never forget attaching the
screen.

• FUEL FILTER

A clogged fuel filter may cause poor acceleration
of the engine.
Check periodically to see if the filter is clogged
with dirt.

The filter can be taken out of the fueling port
using a small wire hook. Disconnect the filter
assembly from the fuel pipe and unhook the
retainer to disassemble it.
Clean the components with gasoline.

6. Maintenance and Storage

Daily

Every Every

Every

System / Component

Procedure

or before

25 hours

50 hours

100 hours

use

after

Air Filter / Prefilter

Inspect / Clean

✔

Air Filter / Paper Filter

Inspect / Replace

✔

Fuel Leaks

Inspect / Replace

✔

Fuel Filter

Inspect / Replace

✔

Fuel Line

Inspect / Replace

✔

Spark Plug

Inspect / Clean

✔

Muffler

Inspect / Clean

✔

Muffler Spark Arrester

Inspect / Clean

✔

Cooling System

Inspect / Clean

✔

Screws / Nuts / Bolts

Tighten

✔

Cylinder Exhaust Port

Inspect / Clean

✔

(1) 2-Cycle

moter oil

(2) Screen

(1) Screen
(2) Element (2)
(3) Holder
(4) Retainer

• SPARK PLUG

The spark plug may gather carbon deposits on
its firing end with reasonable use.
Remove and inspect the spark plug every 25
hours and clean the electrodes as necessary
with a wire brush.

The spark gap should be adjusted to .025 in
(0.6~0.7mm).

Plug manufacturers recommend replacing the
plug twice a year to avoid unexpected plug fail-
ure in a job.

Note that using any spark

plugs other than those designated may result in
the engine failing to operate properly or in the
engine becoming overheated and damaged.

To install the spark plug, first turn the plug until it
is finger tight, then tighten it a quarter turn more
with a socket wrench.

• MUFFLER

Inspect periodically, the

muffler for loose fasteners, any damage or
corrosion. If any sign of exhaust leakage is
found, do not use the blower and have it
repaired immediately. Note that failing to do
so may result in the engine catching on fire.

Before starting operation, always make sure to
check if the muffler is properly held by three
bolts to the cylinder. (Fastening Torque: 8~12
Nm).
Even if one bolt out of three bolts is loose, the
muffler may get loose during operation which
may result in engine catching on fire.

WARNING!

IMPORTANT

• SPARK ARRESTER

The engine is equipped with a spark arresting
screen at the exhaust port. Periodically check
and keep it in good condition.

• AIR INTAKE SCREEN (AIR INLET NET)

Blowing air is taken in from the air inlet net.
When air flow has dropped down during opera-
tion, stop the engine and inspect the air inlet net
for blocking by obstacles.

Note that failure to remove

any such obstacles may result in the engine
becoming overheated and damaged.

Never use the blower with-

out the net of the blower. Before each use,
check that the net is attached in place and is
free from any damage.

Confirm that the catching screw on the air inlet
screen is not loose. if loose, tighten it.

•

HANDLING THE THROTTLE CABLE

Handle by passing the colgate tube (covering the
throttle cable and stop switch wiring) from
underneath the volute (between the anti-vibra-
tion rubber on the right and left) to the volute
cover side.

WARNING!

IMPORTANT

6. Maintenance and Storage

CHAMPION RCJ6Y
(or the equivalent)

(1) Spark arrester
(2) Three bolts

(1) Air inlet screen

(1) Colgate
(2) Anti-vibration rub-
ber

•

SHOULDER STRAP

If the shoulder strap is

damaged it may break during use, thus caus-
ing the product to fall and resulting in per-
sonal injury.

Follow the instructions below to replace the
shoulder strap.

1. Pass the upper end of the strap through the

hanger, making the flapped side outside.

WARNING!

2. Put the end of the strap through the ring on

the strap, and then push the ring toward the
hanger as close as possible.

The flap on the end of the

strap works as a stopper. Never install the
strap with the flapped side inside, or the unit
may fall from the operation, which could
result in injury to the operator and/or damage
to the unit.

• STORAGE

1. Drain a fuel tank and push the primer bulb

until it becomes empty of fuel.

2. Remove the spark plug and drop a spoonful

of 2-cycle oil into the cylider. Crank the
engine several times and install the spark
plug.

3. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the

reach of children.

WARNING!

6. Maintenance and Storage / 7. Troubleshooting Guide

7. Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEME

CAUSE

REMEDY

Starting failure

Engine starts but

does not keep run-
ning/hard re-start-
ing

– Incorrect fuel

– Fuel filter is clogged

– Carburetor adjustment screw: out of

normal range

– Spark plug is fouled/wet

– Plug gap is incorrect

– Spark plug: disconnected

– Incorrect fuel or staled fuel

– Carburetor adjustment screw: out of

normal range

– Muffler, cylinder (exhaust port): car-

bon is built-up

– Air cleaner: clogged with dust

– Cylinder fin, fan cover: clogged with

dust

– Drain it and use correct fuel

– Clean

– Adjust to normal range

– Clean/dry

– Correct

– Retighten

– Drain it and use correct fuel

– Adjust to normal range

– Wipe away

– Wash

– Clean

(1) Ring
(2) Flapped side

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