PowerBase 577163 User manual

53cm Self Propelled Petrol
Rotary Lawn Mower
These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best
from your product, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely. If you need help
or have damaged or missing parts, call the Customer Helpline on 01904 727 509.
IMPORTANT!
Please read these
instructions fully before
starting assembly.
Instruction
Manual
27.2cc Petrol
Blower and Vacuum 577163

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Contents
General safety warnings 3
Intended use 14
Warning symbols 15
In the box 16
Assembly 18
Operation 24
Maintenance and storage 29
Troubleshooting 32
Technical data 34
Disposal 35
Getting help 35
Warranty 35

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General Safety Warnings
Safety warnings
WARNING! Read all safety warnings
and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in serious
injury. Save all warnings and
instructions for future reference.
• Always ensure anyone intending to
operate this machine is fully conversant
with the contents of this instruction
manual prior to assembling, maintaining
or operating the machine.
• Perform assembly operations exactly
as described in this manual. Failure to
observe this warning may lead to serious
injury, death, or damage to the machine.
• Always take care when removing the
packaging, to prevent damage to you or to
the machine.
IMPORTANT: Before assembling the
machine, check all the parts indicated in
the manual are in the box. Inspect all the
parts for signs of damage. Do not assemble
the machine if you observe any damaged
components.
NOTE: This machine complies with the
Noise Emission Directive 2000/14/EC.

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General safety
• Use the product correctly. Injury or death
is a possible result of incorrect use. Only
use the product for the tasks found in this
manual. Do not use the product for other
tasks.
• Obey the instructions in this manual.
Obey the safety symbols and the safety
instructions. If the operator does not obey
the instructions and the symbols, injury,
damage or death is a possible result.
• Do not discard this manual. Use the
instructions to assemble, to operate
and to keep your product in good
condition. Use the instructions for
correct installation of attachments
and accessories. Only use approved
attachments and accessories.
• Do not use a damaged product. Obey
the maintenance schedule. Only do
the maintenance work that you find
an instruction about in this manual. An
approved service centre must do all other
maintenance work.
• This manual cannot include all situations
that can occur when you use the product.
Be careful and use your common
sense. Do not operate the product or do
maintenance on the product if you are not
sure about a situation. Speak to a product
expert, your dealer, service agent or
approved service centre for information.
• Disconnect the spark plug cable before
you assemble the product, put the
product into storage or do maintenance.

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• Do not use the product if it is changed
from its initial specification. Do not
change a part of the product without
approval from the manufacturer. Only
use parts approved by the manufacturer.
Injury or death is a possible result of
incorrect maintenance.
• Do not breathe in the fumes from the
engine. Long-term inhalation of the
engines exhaust fumes is a health risk.
• Do not start the product indoors or near
flammable material. The exhaust fumes
are hot and can contain a spark which can
start a fire. Insufficient airflow can cause
injury or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.
• When you use this product the engine
makes an electromagnetic field. The
electromagnetic field can cause
damage to medical implants. Speak
to your physician and medical implant
manufacturer before you operate the
product.
• Do not allow a child to operate the
product. Do not let a person without
knowledge of the instructions operate the
product.
• Make sure that you always monitor a
person with decreased physical capacity
or mental capacity that uses the product.
A responsible adult must be there at all
times.
• Lock the product in an area that children
and unapproved persons cannot access.
• The product can eject objects and cause
injuries. Obey the safety instructions to

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decrease the risk of injury or death.
• Do not leave the product unattended
when the engine is on.
• The operator of the product is responsible
if an accident occurs.
• Make sure that parts are not damaged
before you use the product.
• Make sure that you are at minimum
15m (50ft) away from other persons or
animals before you use the product. Make
sure that persons in the adjacent area
know that you will use the product.
• Refer to national or local laws. They can
prevent or decrease the operation of the
product in some conditions.
• Do not use the product if you are
fatigued or influenced by alcohol, drugs
or medicine. They can have effects on
your vision, alertness, coordination or
judgment.
Vibration safety
This product is for occasional operation
only. Continuous or regular operation
of the product can cause ‘white finger’
or equivalent medical problems from
vibrations. Examine the condition of your
hands and fingers if you operate the product
continuously or regularly. If your hands or
fingers have discoloration, have pain, tingle,
or are numb, stop work and speak to a
physician immediately.

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Personal safety
Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Always use correct personal protective
equipment when you operate the product.
The personal protective equipment does
not erase the risk of injury. The personal
protective equipment decreases the
grade of injury if an accident occurs.
• 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, etc.
• Use a helmet if it is possible that objects
fall on your head.
• Always use approved ear protection while
you operate the product. Noise for a long
period can cause noise-induced hearing
loss.
• Always use an approved dust mask
while you operate the product in dusty
environments.
• 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.
• Make sure that you have a first aid kit
near.

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• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
Stop switch
Start the engine. Make sure that the engine
stops when you move the stop switch to the
stop position.
Muffler
WARNING! Do not touch the muffler if
it is hot. The muffler is very hot while
the engine runs and after it stops. If
you touch the muffler, it can cause
burns.
• Do not use an engine with a damaged
muffler. A damaged muffler increases the
noise level and the risk of fire. Keep a fire
extinguisher near.
• Examine regularly that the muffler is
attached to the product.
• Do not touch the engine or the muffler
when then engine is on. Do not touch the
engine or the muffler for a while after the
engine stops. Hot surfaces can cause
injuries.
• A hot muffler can cause a fire. Be careful,
if you use the product near flammable
liquids or fumes.
• Do not touch the parts in the muffler if
the muffler is damaged. The parts can
contain some carcinogenic chemicals.

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• Some blower models are have a spark-
arresting screen. Clean and replace the
screen at specified intervals. See the
Maintenance section.
Operation safety
Safety instructions for operation of the
blower
• Use the product only for blowing or
removal of leaves and other debris on the
ground.
• Do not operate the product when you are
tired, ill, or have used alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
• Do not let bystanders or animals to be
less than 15m (50ft) from the operator.
• The product can eject objects at high
speed that can ricochet and hit the
operator. This can cause eye damage.
• Do not point the blower nozzle in the
direction of persons or animals.
• Make sure that long hair is put above your
shoulders.
• Stop the engine before you assemble
or disassemble the accessories or other
components.
• Do not operate the product without the
guard.
• Do not operate the product if there
are persons in the work area. Stop the
product if a person goes into the work
area.

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• Do not operate the product in a space
with unsatisfactory airflow. If the airflow
is not sufficient, it can cause injury or
death because of asphyxiation or carbon
monoxide.
• The muffler is very hot while the product
is on, after it stops and when it runs at
idle speed. Be careful near flammable
materials and flammable fumes.
• Do not touch the inlet cover area. Keep
jewellery and loosely hanging clothing
away from the inlet area.
• Always keep correct footing and operate
the product only on safe and level
surfaces. Slippery or not stable surfaces,
such as ladders, can cause a loss of
balance or control.
• Do not operate the product in a high area,
such as on a roof.
• Secure the product during transport.
• Operate the product only at the
recommended hour. Obey the local
regulations. Usual recommendations are
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Saturday.
• Operate the product at the lowest
possible throttle to do the work.
• Make sure that you cannot fall when you
use the product. Do not tilt when you
operate the product.
• Make sure that the product is in good
condition before operation, specially the
muffler, air intake and air filter.
• Use a rake or a broom to loosen ground
debris before operation of the product.

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• If the work area is dirty, spray it with a
hose.
• Use the product as an alternative to a
hose to save water.
• Blow debris safely. Look out for children,
animals, open windows or vehicles.
• Do not point the product at easily
damaged plants.
• Do not blow air in the direction of objects,
such as walls, large rocks, vehicles and
fences.
• If you do work at inner corners, blow from
the corner and into the centre of the work
area. If not, debris can hit your face and
cause eye injury.
• Use the full nozzle extension to keep the
air stream near the ground.
• It is necessary that bystanders wear eye
protection.
• Dispose of the debris in the waste
receptacles after use of the product.
Safety instructions for operation of the
vacuum
• Prevent damage to the fan. Do not
vacuum large, solid objects, such as
wood, cans, rubber mulch or long pieces
of string.
• Do not let the vacuum tube hit the ground.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cap before you remove a blockage or
clogged material.

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Fuel safety
• Do not start the product if there is fuel
or engine oil on the product. Remove the
unwanted fuel/oil and let the product dry.
Remove unwanted fuel from the product.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause
injury. If you get fuel on your body, use
soap and water to remove the fuel.
• Do not start the engine if you spill oil or
fuel on the product or on your body.
• Do not start the product if the engine
has a leak. Examine the engine for leaks
regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and
the fumes are explosive and can cause
injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can
cause injury. Make sure that there is
sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or
the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before
you refuel. Before you refuel, open the fuel
tank cap slowly and release the pressure
carefully.
• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor
area. Insufficient airflow can cause injury
or death because of asphyxiation or
carbon monoxide.

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• Tighten the fuel tank cap carefully or a fire
can occur.
• Move the product at a minimum of
3m (10ft) from the position where you
filled the tank before a start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
• Make sure that a leak cannot occur when
you move the product or fuel container.
• Do not put the product or a fuel container
where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light. Make sure that the storage area
does not contain an open flame.
• Only use approved containers when you
move the fuel or put the fuel into storage.
• Empty the fuel tank before long-term
storage. Obey the local law on where to
dispose of fuel.
• Clean the product before long-term
storage.
• Remove the spark plug cable before you
put the product into storage to make
sure that the engine does not start
accidentally.
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Maintenance and storage
WARNING! Incorrect maintenance can
result in serious engine damage or in
serious injury.
The owner is responsible for the
performance of all necessary maintenance
as specified in the operator’s manual.
Disconnect the spark plug before
maintenance.

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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
Never store the equipment with petrol in the
tank inside a building where it can reach an
open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosed space.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety
If the fuel tank has to be drained, it should
be done outdoors.
Service on the equipment must be
performed by qualified repair person only.
Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified person could result in injury to
the user or damage to the product.
Intended Use
The device is designed only for blowing and suction of light
DRY debris, such as leaves, grass, mulch and clippings
from domestic gardens. Avoid wet materials, as it may lead
to congestion in the shredder unit and lead to reduced
functionality. Every other utilisation, which is not explicitly
approved in these directions, can lead to damage to the device
and represents a serious danger to the user.
For safety reasons, it is essential to read the entire instruction
manual before first operation and to observe all the instructions
herein.
This product is intended for private domestic use only, not for
any commercial trade use. It must not be used for any other
purposes.

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Warning Symbols
Warning!
Read the manual
Wear hearing protection and eye protection (PPE) when
using the device.
Do not go near the impeller as it turns.
Full choke
Half choke
No choke
Hot surfaces will burn the hands!
Warning! The blowers exhaust gas contains toxic
substances. Do not run the engine in closed or
poorly-ventilated areas.
Keep bystanders away.
Guaranteed sound power level.
Conforms to relevant EU regulatory requirements.
Conforms to relevant UK regulatory requirements.
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In the Box
Parts
1. Shoulder strap
2. Throttle trigger
3. STOP switch
4. Cruise control
5. Fan housing
6. Fuel tank cap
7. Air filter
8. Choke control
9. Primer bulb
10. Vacuum handle
11. Fan impeller
12. Upper blower tube
13. Lower blower tube
14. Bolt
15. Muffler
16. Soft grip
17. Starter rope handle
18. Starter device
19. Handle
20.Combination tool
21. Collection bag
22.Collection bag tube
23.Vaccum tube in two sections
24.Screw
25.Operator’s manual
26.Oil mix bottle

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Assembly
WARNING!
Read the safety chapter before you assemble the product.
Assembly for blower mode
To install the upper blower tube
1. Align the slot on the upper blower tube (A) with the tab in the
blower outlet (B).
2. Push the upper blower tube fully onto the blower outlet.
3. Turn the upper blower tube until the hole in the tube is aligned
with the threads in the nut in the blower outlet.

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4. Install the screw (C).
5. Turn the screw clockwise with a screwdriver to attach the tube.
To install the lower blower tube
1. Align the slots on the lower blower tube (A) with the tabs on the
upper blower tube (B).
2. Push the lower blower tube fully onto the upper blower tube.
3. Turn the lower blower tube fully until the tab is engaged at the
end of the slot.

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Assembly for vacuum mode
To install the upper vacuum tubee
1. Insert the tip of a screwdriver into the latch area of the vacuum
inlet.
2. Gently tilt the handle of the screwdriver toward the front of the
product to release the latch.
3. Hold the vacuum inlet cover open until the upper vacuum tube
is in place.