AF 100 - Midland Power Distribution Limited
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1. MIDLAND POWER p DISTRIBUTION LIMITED ac quality service Support BENASSI S p A OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL LEAF SUCKER SERIES www midlandpower co uk BENASSI spa AF 100 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE DIDASCALIA DELLE PARTI DELLA MACCHINA MAINTENANCE IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL WARRANTY CHARACTERISTICS CERTIFICATION PACKING AND TRANSPORT o TESTS FOR SAFETY SAFETY RULES AND LIMITS ON USE o STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE INTRODUCTION o Thank you for having selected our product We would like to welcome you among our many customers o We are certain that you will appreciate the performance and the operating ease of this machine o Our wide experience in the sector the use of top grade materials and the high quality production ensure the flawless efficiency of the machine which is designed to give many years of use if operated and maintained correctly o We have therefore composed this manual to familiarise you with the use of the machine its construction operating features and applications which will also facilitate maintenance o Pay special attention to the rules in this manual that are preceded by the symbol below CAUTION o This symbol indicates that the failure to comply with these rules may lead to personal injury LIST OF MACHINE PARTS 1 Accelerator 2 clutch lever 3 Bag 4 Engine start 5 Fuel cap 6 Regu2. Fi g n ob Check the engine oil level IMPORTANT MACHINES OUT OF THE FACTORY DO NOT CONTAIN OIL IN THE MOTOR Add oil up to the oil level on the dipstick fig 5 The engine can be damaged if it runs with an insufficient quantity of oil PLEASE REFER TO THE ENGINE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL UNDER THE HEADING BEFORE START UP Check the fixing of the fan Check the fixing of the bag and that the bag is not torn Always start up the machine outdoors Place the accelerator lever Ref C Fig 6 in the START position Pull the engine brake lever ref D fig 7 Pull slightly E Fig 8 until feeling a some resistance then pull harder When the engine is running the cord should not be released suddenly but should be guided back until it is rewound completely Once the engine is running have the accelerator lever E return approximately halfway fig 6 To shut off the engine release the engine stop lever ref D fig 7 and close the petrol cock REMEMBER never to tie the engine stop lever to the handlebar knob while using the leaf sucker Fig n 6 Fig n 7 OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE Before starting to use the leaf sucker check the fixing of the suction opening Check the fixing of the bag and that the bag is not torn The machine in the version AF 100 moves forward by manual drive Its possible to adjust the engine brake cable through the register ref H
3. fig 7 When the vac bag is full or very heavy go next to the unloading area switch off the engine open the zipper at the back of the bag see Fig 11 and empty it It is also possible to uncouple the bag from the handlebar by lifting the two hands with hole from the pins Ref I Fig 14 and loosening the belt ref L fig 12 The height of the suction opening can be regulated easily through the knob Ref M Fig 13 The height van vary from 2 to 11 cm from the ground and it depends R on the material that must be sucked You can fix an accessory consisting of a flexible pipe ending with a stiff piece of pipe with knob fig 15 if sucking must be carried out in narrow places inaccessible to the leaf sucker BEFORE PROCEEDING APPLY THE KIT SECTION PIPE TURN OFF THE ENGINE e In order to fix this accessory you have simply to apply the plastic catch and fix it through the two issued knobs Remove the cap in the front side of the opening and fix the flexible pipe by means its strip i aa BENASSI spa AF 100 m IMPORTANT IF THE LEAF SUCKER IS USED IN VERY DUSTY PLACES IT MUST BE PERIODICALLY 4 CLEANED BY REMOVING THE DUST THE OBSTRUCTION OF THE BAG DUE TO THE Fig n 11 Fig n 12 Fig n 13 DUST CAN CAUSE ITS BREAKING DO NOT ASSEMBLE THE BAG IF IT IS WET CARRY OUT THE OPERATION ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS SWITCHED OFF MAINTENANCE For changing the oil and other ma
4. Directive 89 392 and amendments LEAF SUCKER TYPE MODEL AF 100 For verification of the conformity with the above mentioned Directives reference has been made to the following Standard EN ISO12100 1 UNI EN ISO12100 2 For garden vacuum bags reference EN 294 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AR ca Li S Matteo della Decima li 03 12 2007 RESULTS AND TESTS Acoustic pressure to the operator LpA 91 dB A Acoustic power level LwA 100 dB A Testing conditions at a height of 1 6 m at handle midpoint Vibration to handles with weighting UNI EN 1033 1 value 3 75 m sec BENASSI s p a AF 100 BENASSI VIA LAMPEDUSA 1 40010 S MATTEO DELLA DECIMA BO ITALY TEL 0039 051 82 05 34 TELEFAX 0039 051 682 61 64 e mail export benassispa it web www benassi eu
5. RTANT THE PACKED MACHINE IS SUPPLIED WITH THE ENGINE WITHOUT OIL AND PETROL It is possible to reduce the overall dimensions of the machine for an easy transport by taking away the bag and folding the upper handlebar on the engine after unfastening the two upper knobs taking off the screws and unfastening both lower knobs SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT Before using the machine read carefully this operation and maintenance manual It will allow you to get from your machine the best performance of use and duration IF YOU NEGLET THIS YOU LL ENDANGER YOURSELF OR THE LEAF SUCKER e Do not tamper take away or exclude any safety system Read carefully this operations and maintenance The use of this machine is prohibited to persons under 16 years of age The operator is liable for damages since the machine is under his control Those unfamiliar with the machine or who have never used it are obliged to read the operation and maintenance manual before operation In case of transport empty the petrol out of the tank If the machine is left unattended ensure that it cannot start up again Never work in bare feet or sandals Wear sturdy shoes and long pants First inspect the area to be cut and remove stones sticks metal wires and other extraneous objects Before starting the machine ensure that there is a 5 meter radius of free Fi 04 space around the machine Fig N 4 Dry petrol leaks Always add fuel to the tank with the engine off fig 4 T
6. he supply and or Aa transfer of fuel must always take place outdoors away from flames or heat sources Do not smoke during this operation Before using the leaf sucker the operator must learn how to shut off the engine off quickly and how to utilise the machine and the controls Do not operate the engine where carbon monoxide exhaust may accumulate Never utilise the leaf sucker incomplete of or without the relative safety device Never use the machine when is without its bag Do not knock violently the suction opening against any walls during the use of the machine Do not put any stick suction or exit opening when the engine runs Take away the plug cap if you have to work at the fan or inside the sucking Nu i AZ _ unit While using the machine you have to hold the handlebar and walk quite slowly especially if you have the manual drive version Do not forget to switch off the engine when you want to empty the bag Caution never work on slopes exceeding 30 The user of the leaf sucker is liable towards a third party for any damage caused by the machine within the working area Children and unauthorised persons are to be kept away from the working area The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from the failure to comply with these rules B apen f BENASSI s p a AF 100 one ee STARTING AND STOPPING THE LEAF SUCKER Before starting the motor always make a careful check of the following
7. intenance operations on the engine spark plugs air filter regulations refer to the engine manual provided A dirty or consumed plug can compromise the good working order of the engine heck the plug every 30 work hours Keep the distance between the electrodes which should be equal 0 7 mm e Clean periodically the bag from the dust Do not assemble the bag if it is wet Fig n 14 Fig n 15 BENASSI s p a AF 100 WARRANTY The machines and accessories are guaranteed for 2 years with the exception of electrical parts or parts in rubber The manufacturer shall replace pieces recognised as defective free of charge Labour and transport shall be at the expense of the purchaser The warranty doesn t apply if the guaranteed parts are defective due to wrong installation tempering inaccurate use or carelessness Warranty request must be made through dealers authorised by the manufacturer With regard to materials not of our manufacture with special reference to the motor the rules laid down by the respective manufacturers shall apply Any request for repair shall therefore be directed to the specific service centres in the respective areas For any problems or repair contact the dealer where the machine was purchased SAFETY TESTS AND CERTIFICATION BENASSI 40010 SanMatteo della Decima BO Italy Via Lampedusa n 1 We hereby declare that the machine conforms with the essential requirements for health and safety in accordance with EEC
8. lator of suction opening 7 Suction opening 8 Cap for section pipe 9 Plug 10 Oil cap 11 Handle adjustment BENASSI s p a AF 100 0 0 0 IDENTIFICAZIONE E CARATTERISTICHE TECNICHE FOR THE ENGINE FEATURES SEE THE ENGINE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET DELIVERED WITH THE MACHINE LEAF SUCKER GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Regulation of the suction opening from the ground from 2 to 11 cm air capacity 53 Mm3 min Wheels dimension Front 200 mm Back 250 mm 0 0 0 0 0 Bag capacity 230 LT It is possible to fix a section pipe O 140 mm and 3 Mt long The suction opening which is cm 70 wide is made of shockproof material For machine identification serial number engine weight power refer to the data plate as shown in the photo See Ref B Fig 2 For machine dimensions see fig 3 UD OFOL BENASSI spa AF 100 U U U co co gt Uy PACKING AND TRANSPORT WIDTH 75 5 m DEPHT 83 5 cm HEIGHT 61 5 cm Remove the leaf sucker from its packing Fix the handles to the handlebar support using the screws and knobs pre mounted on the handle Make sure to position the control cables correctly Install the vac bag by fixing both strips with eyelet of the upper part of the bag on the two screws located on the upper handlebar so that the strip covers the handlebar pipe from the outside Thread the bag opening on the extension of the central body and lace through the strip set in the bag opening IMPO
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