Racing RACST264T, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...1 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS EN 4 STROKE PETROL BLOWER RACST264T USER GUIDE CAUTION Read the instructions before using the machine ...

Page 2: ...TION OF SYMBOLS 6 3 INTENDED USE 7 4 KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 8 5 ASSEMBLY 31 6 OPERATION 36 7 MAINTENANCE 37 8 CLEANING AND STORAGE 41 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 42 10 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 43 11 WARRANTY 44 12 PRODUCT FAILURE 45 13 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS 46 ...

Page 3: ...e shoulder level to prevent it from getting caught in the moving parts The machine is extremely noisy and requires the use of good quality hearing protection every time you use it Carry the machine only by its handle Never try to wear it in other places Refuel only in safe places Open the tank slowly to release any pressure that may have built up in the tank Clean any gasoline or spills from the m...

Page 4: ...k of injury Maintain your machine with care according to the instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Check the condition of your machine before each use Make sure that the fasteners are tight that there are no fuel leaks and that no parts are damaged Replace any damaged part To reduce the risk of injury from contact with moving parts stop the engine before installing or removing acc...

Page 5: ...sories Never attempt to override the interlocked feature of the guard Residuals risks Even if you use this product in compliance with all safety requirements potential risks of injury and damage remain The following hazards may arise from the structure and design of this product Always be vigilant when using this product so you can recognize and manage the risks early Rapid intervention can preven...

Page 6: ...t read and understand operator s manual before using this product Keep all bystanders at least 15 m away Wear protective goggles Wear hearing protection Wear safety shoes Wear protective gloves Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury Failure to keep hair into air intake could result in personal...

Page 7: ...soline powered blower is intended for Cleaning yards garages driveways porches patios around walls fences etc This product is intended for blower use only and is not designed for vacuum use Do not attempt to open air inlet cover that covers the impeller Opening the air inlet cover may result in contact with the impeller blades and cause serious personal injuries ...

Page 8: ...ODUCT DESCRIPTION 1 Air Filter Cover 2 Choke Lever 3 Primer Bulb 4 Fuel Cap 5 Starter Rope Grip 6 Oil Fill Plug 7 Muffler 8 Spark Plug Cover 9 On Off Switch 10 Handle 11 Throttle Control 12 Upper Blower Tube 13 Lower Blower Tube ...

Page 9: ...m s2 Aux handle ah 10 4 m s2 Uncertainty K 1 5 m s 5 ASSEMBLY WARNING To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit shut the unit off before removing or installing blower tubes or nozzles WARNING To prevent serious personal injury never operate the unit without the upper blower tube firmly installed 5 1 INSTALLING THE BLOWER TUBE S Always install the upper blower tube The lower blower tu...

Page 10: ...ing the Upper Blower Tube Twist the upper blower tube counterclockwise until it unlocks from the blower outlet Fig 3 Remove the upper blower tube from the blower outlet Removing the Lower Blower Tube While holding the upper blower tube twist the lower blower tube counterclockwise until it unlocks from the blower tube Remove the lower blower tube from the upper blower tube 4 USING THE RIGHT OIL Use...

Page 11: ...stall the oil fill plug Note Make sure the O ring is in place on the oil fill plug Fig 4 6 USING THE RIGHT FUEL The use of old fuel is the most common cause of performance problems Use only fresh clean unleaded gasoline Note This unit has a four cycle engine DO NOT mix oil with gasoline 7 FUELING THE UNIT WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable Ignited vapors may explode Always stop the engine and...

Page 12: ...the unit To avoid serious injury the operator and the unit must be in a stable position when pulling the starter rope Fig 7 WARNING When starting the unit make sure it is not directed toward people animals windows automobiles or loose debris WARNING Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you begin If you do not understand the safety rules do not attempt to fuel your unit 1...

Page 13: ...l the starter rope with a controlled and steady motion 3 to 8 times The engine should start If it does not repeat this instruction IF THE UNIT WAS RUN FOR 10 15 MINUTES AND THE ENGINE IS HOT perform steps 3 5 6 7 to restart the engine Squeeze and hold the throttle control Run the unit for 2 5 minutes or as needed The unit may be used during this time If the engine speed fluctuates move the choke l...

Page 14: ...sk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or removing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place 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 l...

Page 15: ...m an authorized service dealer The use of any unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage to the unit and void the warranty WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always stop the engine and allow it to cool before cleaning or maintaining the unit Never perform cleaning or maintenance while the unit is running Disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent the ...

Page 16: ... procedures at the frequency stated in the table These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune up Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills If unsure about these procedures take the unit to a Sears or other qualified service dealer Note Maintenance replacement or repair of the emission control devices and system may be performed by a qualified service dealer FRE...

Page 17: ...l plug Fig 9 7 5 MAINTAINING THE AIR FILTER Failure to maintain the air filter can result in poor performance or can cause permanent damage to the engine Engine failure due to improper air filter maintenance is not covered by the product warranty 1 Cleaning the Air Filter 2 Open the air filter cover press in the lock tab and swing the air filter cover to the right Fig 12 3 Remove the air filter Fi...

Page 18: ...ig 14 3 Clean around the spark plug Remove the spark plug from the cylinder head with a 5 8 inch socket turning counterclockwise WARNING do not sand blast scrape or clean spark plug electrodes Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder 4 Inspect the spark plug If the spark plug is cracked fouled or dirty replace it with replacement part Newstar AM5C or NGK CMR5H or an equivalent spark plug 5 Use...

Page 19: ...fuel cap tip the unit and drain the fuel into an approved container Reinstall the fuel cap Start the engine and allow it to run until it stalls This ensures that all fuel has been drained from the carburetor Allow the engine to cool Remove the spark plug and put 5 drops of any high quality motor oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug Thoro...

Page 20: ...ILL NOT START The fuel tank is empty Fill the fuel tank with fresh fuel The primer bulb was not pressed enough Press the primer bulb 10 times The fuel is old over 30 days Drain the fuel tank and add fresh fuel The spark plug is fouled Replace the spark plug The engine is hot Refer to the IF THE ENGINE IS HOT instructions in the Starting and Stopping section THE ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE The air filter ...

Page 21: ...th the following European directives EMC Directive 2014 30 EU RoHS Directive EU 2015 863 amending 2011 65 EU Emission directive EU 2016 1628 2017 656 EU Noise emission Directive 2000 14 EC and Directive 2005 88 EC Guarantee sound power level 105 dB A Measured sound power level 100 3 dB A K 3 dB A Also complies with European standards national standards and provisions following techniques EN 15503 ...

Page 22: ...bed in the user manual Due to our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to alter or change specifications without notice Consequently the product may be different from the information contained therein but a modification will be undertaken without notice if it is recognized as an improvement of the preceding characteristic READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE ...

Page 23: ...it is available before dropping off the machine Go to the repair station with the complete machine packed accompanied by the purchase invoice and the station support sheet downloadable after the service request is completed on the SWAP Europe site For machines with engine failure from manufacturers BRIGGS STRATTON HONDA and RATO please refer to the following instructions Repairs will be done by ap...

Page 24: ...duct during the time necessary for repairs and more generally the costs related to the immobilization of the product The costs of a second opinion established by a third party following an estimate by a SWAP Europe repair station The use of a product which would show a defect or a breakage which was not the subject of an immediate report and or repair with the services of SWAP Europe Deterioration...

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