Powerplus POWXG4050 User manual

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1APPLICATION ...................................................................................3
2DESCRIPTION (FIG. A).....................................................................3
3PACKAGE CONTENT LIST ..............................................................3
4SYMBOLS..........................................................................................4
5GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS............................4
6ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..........................................5
7PETROL SAFETY WARNINGS.........................................................6
8ASSEMBLY........................................................................................6
8.1 Tube assembly (Fig. 1)..............................................................................................6
8.2 Patio head..................................................................................................................6
8.2.1 Assembly of the patio head (Fig. 2).............................................................................6
8.2.2 Height setting (Fig. 3)..................................................................................................6
8.3 Putting on the shoulder strap (Fig. 4)......................................................................6
9USE ....................................................................................................7
9.1 Fueling.......................................................................................................................7
9.1.1 Recommended petrol..................................................................................................7
9.2 Use.............................................................................................................................7
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ....................................................8
10.1 May be performed by the user : ...............................................................................8
10.1.1 AIR FILTER.................................................................................................................8
10.1.2 FUEL ..........................................................................................................................8
10.1.3 SPARK PLUG (Fig. 12)...............................................................................................8
10.2 Maintenance to be performed by an authorized service center or qualified
person:.......................................................................................................................9
10.2.1 FUEL FILTER .............................................................................................................9
10.2.2 CARBURETTOR.........................................................................................................9
10.2.3 SILENCER..................................................................................................................9
10.3 How to solve a blockage (Fig. 13):...........................................................................9
11 TROUBLE SHOOTING......................................................................9
11.1 Power loss or sudden stopping of the engine ........................................................9
11.2 Clean Fuel Filter (by authorized person only / see 10.2).........................................9

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12 STORAGE..........................................................................................9
13 TECHNICAL DATA..........................................................................10
14 NOISE...............................................................................................10
15 WARRANTY.....................................................................................10
16 ENVIRONMENT...............................................................................11
17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................11

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BLOWVAC 30CC
POWXG4050
1 APPLICATION
The blower/vacuum is designed to blow/vacuum leaves as well as lawn debris such as grass
clippings and small twigs. It is not to be used for any other purpose. The device is only to be
used on dry surfaces. The device is intended for non-commercial use in private home* and
gardens. Under no circumstances is it to be used in public outdoor areas, sports stadiums or
in agricultural or forestry settings. It is not designed for commercial use.
WARNING! Read this manual and general safety instructions carefully
before using the appliance, for your own safety. Your power tool should
only be passed on together with these instructions.
2 DESCRIPTION (FIG. A)
1. Vacuum nozzle
2. Lower blower tube
3. Upper blower tube
4. Quick release collect bag
5. Strap buckle
6. On/Off switch
7. Blower / Vacuum Mode Selection
Lever
8. Throttle trigger
9. Recoil starter
10. Choke lever
11. Primer bulb
12. Fuel cap
13. Fuel tank
14. Shoulder belt
3 PACKAGE CONTENT LIST
Remove all packing materials
Remove remaining packaging and transit supports (if existing)
Check the completeness of the packing content
Check the appliance, the power cord, the power plug and all accessories for transportation
damages.
Keep the packaging materials as far as possible till the end of the warranty period.
Dispose it into your local waste disposal system afterwards.
WARNING Packing materials are no toys! Children must not play with
plastic bags! Danger of suffocation!
1 x Blow/vac
1 x Shoulder belt
1 x Manual
1 x Spark plug wrench
1 x Collect bag
2 x Screwdrivers
When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer.

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4 SYMBOLS
In this manual and/or on the machine the following symbols are used:
Denotes risk of personal
injury or damage to the tool.
Wear noise protection
Read the manual carefully
before use.
Wear eye protection
In accordance with essential
requirements of the
European directive(s)
Never operate the machine in
the rain or in damp or wet
conditions.
Blowers and blower
vacuums. Rotating impeller
blades can cause sever
injury
Keep bystanders away
Warning! Flying objects
Risk of fire
Further Information
Wearing of protective shoes
advised
Wear gloves
5 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! When using power driven gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following:
Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the product.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire or string that can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line.
Wear heavy, long trousers, boots and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, shorts or
go bare foot.
Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this product.
Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m from the operating area.
Do not operate this product when you are tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hazards.
Keep all parts of your body away from moving parts.
Inspect the product before use. Replace any damaged parts before use.
Do not operate the product in damp or wet locations.

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Do not use the product in the rain.
Wear safety glasses or goggles when operating this product.
Use the right product. Use the product for the intended purpose only.
Do not use the product if the switch does not turn the product on or off. A product that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Avoid accidental starting.
Use common sense when using this product.
Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing.
Do not force the product. It will do a better job with less likelihood of a risk of injury when
you operate it at the rate for which it was designed.
Pull the plug out immediately if the mains or extension lead is damaged or severed.
Disconnect the product from the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing and
when changing accessories.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Disconnect blower if you notice unusual vibrations.
Do not blow vegetal pieces towards bystanders.
Store the blower in a dry place.
Try to keep exposure to vibrations as low as possible. Exemplary measures to reduce
exposure to vibration are wearing gloves during use of the tool and the limitation of
working hours.
Warning! Do not work near open windows, etc.
It is recommended;
to operate the machine only at reasonable hours –not early in the morning or late at
the evening when others might be disturbed.
that before blowing/vacuuming you first loosen the debris with a rake or broom.
that in dusty conditions you lightly moisturize the surface.
to turn the entire vacuum nozzle so the air stream can work close to the ground.
6 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To prevent damage to your hearing, wear earplugs, helmet with a visor.
Do not use the machine to pick up humid material,water, liquids, pieces of glass, iron,
stones or tin cans; this could damage your machine and chance to be injured.
Do not use the machine to pick up hot embers ormaterial, which is burning, smoking or
smoldering.
Do not use the machine to pick up material that has been contaminated by inflammable or
explosive substance.
Do not use the machine to pick up lighten cigarettes.
Do not suck in highly inflammable fumes.
Always make sure that the material picked up by your machine is not inflammable, toxic,
or explosive.
Do not use without the quick release collect bag in place.
Do not manually insert objects into the suction nozzle.
Do not put part of your body such as hands and fingers into the nozzle or exhaust
opening.
Do not switch the machine ON in enclosed or poorly ventilated space or in the presence of
inflammable and / or explosive substance such as liquids, gas etc.

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7 PETROL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING: Use extra care in handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapours are
explosive. The following points must be observed.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the power source running. Allow engine
exhaust components to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel containers inside, where is an open flame, such as a
water heater.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the power source, but move the machine away
from the area of spillage before starting.
Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refueling.
If the tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
8 ASSEMBLY
8.1 Tube assembly (Fig. 1)
Loose the 3 screws ( screw gather A ), put the lower tube insert into upper tuber, and
make sure the ratchet (E) has caught..Then tighten the screw gather A.
Loose and take out Screws(screw gather B). Loose the 2 screws ( screw gather C ). Put
the assembled tube insert into blower body. Then tighten the screw gather B, C.
The vacuum blower needs to be completely mounted before you can use
this tool!
8.2 Patio head
8.2.1 Assembly of the patio head (Fig. 2)
Insert the patio head into the assembled tube
8.2.2 Height setting (Fig. 3)
You can choose between 3 positions. Pull the two wheels of the patio head outwards, then
move the wheels up- or downwards to select the desired height setting. Release the wheels,
they will fall back into place by the spring mechanism.
A. Wheel revolving axel
B. Three hole positions for height setting of patio head.
8.3 Putting on the shoulder strap (Fig. 4)
Always wear the shoulder strap when working with the equipment.
Always switch off the equipment before loosening the shoulder strap.
Put the shoulder strap over right shoulder.
Adjust the strap so it fits tightly.
Adjust the strap so the spring clip around 10 cm below the hip.
Fix the spring clip onto the strap buckle (5) on the handle of the equipment.
Never wear the belt diagonally across the shoulder and chest but only wear
the belt on one shoulder, so you can remove the unit quickly from your
body when in danger.

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9 USE
9.1 Fueling
MOTOR FUEL: mix the petrol and oil at 40:1 only –2 stroke
Use fresh unleaded petrol. You must use 100% synthetic oil specifically made for heavily
stressed two stroke engines.
Mix the petrol and oil in an approved container. Never mix fuel directly in the line trimmer
fuel tank.
Place the brush cutter upright on the ground or on a sturdy bench and wipe any debris
from around the fuel cap.
Unscrew the fuel tank cap and pour the mixture into the tank with the aid of a funnel.
Be careful not to spill any mixture. If this happens, wipe the spill with a clean rag.
Start the engine at least three metres away from the area where the fuel tank has been
filled up in order to avoid any risk of fire.
9.1.1 Recommended petrol
Some standard petrols are enriched with oxygen-containing compounds such as alcohol or
ether to comply with regulations on clean air. The motor is designed to work well on any car
petrol, including these enriched petrols, on the condition that the above mixing ratios are
observed!
9.2 Use
Fig. 5 shows how the machine is used correctly, with machine hanging right from your body
wearing the shoulder strap over the right shoulder.
To reduce the risk of injury, safety switches are installed for the nozzle and
quick release collect bag. The Blower/Vac can not be turned on unless the
nozzle and quick release collect bag are attached.
Warning! This machine is intended for use at the right side of your body. If
you use this machine at the left side of your body there is an increased risk
to possible damage and personal injuries because you could get in touch
with the hot exhaust fumes.
1.Set the mode selection lever (7) to the right position. Ensure the level has clicked to place
and is rotated to the furthest point. (Fig. 6)
2.Push the switch (6) to power on marked “I”. (Fig. 7)
3.Slowly press the primer bulb(11) 6-8 times until the gas/oil mixture flows in and out of the
discharge hose above the fuel tank. (Fig. 8)
4. Your unit is designed with a 3 position choke: FULL CHOKE “ ”, PARTIAL CHOKE
“ ”, and RUN “ ”.
Move choke lever to FULL CHOKE “ ” position.
Remark: You can use partial choke when the machine is not completely warmed up and/or as
an intermediate position (between full choke and run), when setting the choke back. Partial
choke can also be used when the motor is warmed up but does not start immediately.
5. Hold the throttle trigger (8) with a hand at the same time to pull the recoil starter(9) 2—3
times. (Fig. 9)
6.The motor may start or it may be required to pull on the recoil starter(9) until the motor starts.
(Fig. 9)
7. Wait 10 sec. after unit starts then move choke lever to position 3.

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8. Position the suction mouth on the area to be cleared from side to side with the nozzle a few
inches above the ground or floor. Move the Blower/Vac slowly, while accumulating a pile of
debris. (Fig. 10)
9. Push the switch (6) to power off marked “stop” when you want to stop the machine. (Fig. 11)
Do not to touch the motor with your hands when the machine is running or
has just stopped running, it may hurt you because the surface might be hot.
10 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
The repair and/or replacement of the critical parts may not be done by the
user. It must be performed by a qualified technician (professional person).
10.1 May be performed by the user :
10.1.1 AIR FILTER
1. Inspect the air filter regularly. Clean it at least every 25 hours or replace with a new one if
necessary.
2. Open the air filter case. Tap the filter on a stable surface to remove dust. Use high
pressure air (max. 3 bar) to remove stubborn dust.
3. Apply a small amount of air filter oil on the filter to increase the filter performance. Wring
out surplus oil and put the filter into the case.
4. Close the air filter case.
10.1.2 FUEL
1. Empty the fuel tank when storing the petrol blow vac over 30 days to avoid deterioration
of the fuel.
2. Open the tank by unscrewing the tank cap and use a proper fuel pump to empty the tank.
NOTE: Petrol deteriorates over time. Engine starting may be difficult if you use petrol kept for
more than 30 days. Always empty the fuel tank when storing over 30 days.
10.1.3 SPARK PLUG (Fig. 12)
1. Inspect the spark plug at least every 25 hours, clean and replace with a new one if
necessary.
2. Unplug the spark plug connector by pulling.
3. Loosen the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and remove it.
4. The color of the electrode shall be light brown.
5. Remove debris like oil with a brass brush. Do not force the brush to avoid any damage.
6. Dry the spark plug with a soft cloth if it is wet.
7. Check the spark plug gap. It should be 0.6-0.7mm.
8. Replace with a new spark plug if you find damages like cracks or a splintered insulation.
9. Screw in the spark plug by hand, and then tighten it with a spark plug wrench.
WARNING! Do not over tighten the spark plug to avoid any damage!

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10.2 Maintenance to be performed by an authorized service center or qualified
person:
10.2.1 FUEL FILTER
The fuel tank of this petrol blowvac is fitted with a filter located at the free end of fuel pipe.
Periodically ask an authorised service center or similar qualified person to check and replace it.
10.2.2 CARBURETTOR
The carburettor is preadjusted by the manufacturer. Should it be necessary to make any
changes please contact an authorised service center or similar qualified person.
Do not attempt to make adjustments by yourself.
10.2.3 SILENCER
Should it be necessary to make any changes or replacement, please contact an authorized
service center or similar qualified person.
10.3 How to solve a blockage (Fig. 13):
Switch off the machine and wait for the motor to stop completely.
Disconnect tube from engine housing.
Use a tool (pliers) to remove objects that block the shredding fans.
11 TROUBLE SHOOTING
11.1 Power loss or sudden stopping of the engine
Check whether the fuel tank is empty. Fill with fuel if empty.
The mixture does not reach the carburettor. Clean the fuel filter in the fuel tank. (see 11.2)
There is water in the mixture. Drain and rinse the entire fuel system.
The air filter is dirty. Clean the air filter.
There are carbon deposits in the cylinder exhaust pipe or the muffler. Clean those or
change the muffler.
11.2 Clean Fuel Filter (by authorized person only / see 10.2)
The fuel tank is fitted with a filter.
Filter is situated at the free end of fuel pipe and can be picked out through fuel port with a
piece of hooked wire or the like.
Check the fuel filter periodically. Do not allow dust to enter the fuel tank. Clogged filter will
cause difficulty when starting engine
When the filter is dirty, clean or replace the filter.
When the inside of the fuel tank is dirty, it can be cleaned by rinsing the tank out with
petrol. or abnormalities in engine performance.
12 STORAGE
Remove the blower tube and nozzle.
Drain and clean the fuel tank.
Run machine until carburettor is dry. This helps to prevent the carburettor diaphragms
sticking together.
Thoroughly clean the machine.
Storing the machine in a dry, high or locked location out of the reach of children and other
unauthorized persons.

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13 TECHNICAL DATA
Engine displacement
30 cm³
Engine power
1 kW
Fuel tank
420 ml
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel mixture
40:1
Max. engine speed
8500 rpm
Air velocity
70m/s
Air volume
10 m³/min
14 NOISE
Noise emission values measured according to relevant standard. (K=3)
Acoustic pressure level LpA
98 dB(A)
Acoustic power level LwA
108 dB(A)
ATTENTION! Wear hearing protection when sound pressure is over 85
dB(A).
aw (Vibration)
Max 5.5m/s²
K = 1,5 m/s²
15 WARRANTY
This product is warranted for a 36-month period effective from the date of purchase by the
first user.
This warranty covers all material or production flaws excluding: batteries, chargers,
defective parts subject to normal wear & tear such as bearings, brushes, cables, and
plugs, or accessories such as drills, drill bits, saw blades, etc. ; damage or defects
resulting from maltreatment, accidents or alterations; nor the cost of transportation.
Damage and/or defects resulting from inappropriate use also do not fall under the
warranty provisions.
We also disclaim all liability for any bodily injury resulting from inappropriate use of the
tool.
Repairs may only be carried out by an authorised customer service centre for Powerplus
tools.
You can always obtain more information at the number 00 32 3 292 92 90.
Any transportation costs shall always be borne by the customer, unless agreed otherwise
in writing.
At the same time, no claim can be made on the warranty if the damage of the device is the
result of negligent maintenance or overload.
Definitely excluded from the warranty is damage resulting from fluid permeation, excessive
dust penetration, intentional damage (on purpose or by gross carelessness), inappropriate
usage (use for purposes for which the device is not suitable), incompetent usage (e.g. not
following the instructions given in the manual), inexpert assembly, lightning strike,
erroneus net voltage. This list is not exhaustive.
Acceptance of claims under warranty can never lead to the prolongation of the warranty
period nor commencement of a new warranty period in case of a device replacement.
Devices or parts which are replaced under the warranty therefore remain the property of
Varo NV.
We reserve the right to reject a claim whenever the purchase cannot be verified or when it
is clear that the product has not been properly maintained. (Clean ventilation slots, carbon
brushes serviced regularly, etc.).
Your purchase receipt must be kept as proof of date of purchase.

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Your appliance must be returned undismantled to your dealer in an acceptably clean state,
(in its original blow-moulded case if applicable to the unit), accompanied by proof of
purchase.
16 ENVIRONMENT
Should your appliance need replacement after extended use, do not discard it with the
household rubbish but dispose of it in an environmentally safe way.
Please dispose of used motor oil in a manner that is compatible with the environment. We
suggest you take it in a sealed container to your local service station for reclamation. Do not
throw it in the trash or pour it on the ground.
17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
VARO –Vic. Van Rompuy N.V. - Joseph Van Instraat 9 - BE2500 Lier - BELGIUM,
declares that,
Product: Garden blower: gasoline operated
trade mark: PowerPlus
model: POWXG4050
is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the applicable
European Directives, based on the application of European harmonized standards. Any
unauthorized modification of the apparatus voids this declaration.
European Directives (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of signature);
2006/42/EC
2014/30/EU
2000/14/EC Annex V LwA 106dB / 108dB
European harmonized standards (including, if applicable, their amendments up to the date of
signature);
EN15503: 2009 –A1: 2013
EN ISO14982: 2009
Keeper of the Technical Documentation : Philippe Vankerkhove, VARO –Vic. Van Rompuy
N.V.
The undersigned acts on behalf of the company CEO,
Philippe Vankerkhove
Regulatory Affairs –Compliance Manager
24/06/16