Southland SHB25170 User manual

MODEL No. SHB25170
Operator’s Manual
Gasoline Powered Blower
25cc, 2 Cycle
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Safety Definitions 1
Important Safety Information 2-3
Product Specifications 4
Parts & Features 4
Assembly 4-5
Operation 6-7
Routine Maintenance 7-8
Storage 8
Troubleshooting 9
Technical Service 9
Warranty 10-15
IMPORTANT:
Thank you for purchasing this Southland®Blower.
Read and understand all warnings and instructions in this manual before operating this tool. Improper use of this
tool can cause severe injury or death. Keep this manual for future reference.
Record the following for future reference:
Mfg. Date Code : __________________
Date of Purchase: Attach a copy of your sales receipt.
Consumer Toll Free Number: 1-800-737-2112
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
If you have a question or problem...
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112
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www.southlandpowerequipment.com
WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain product components contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Safety Definitions
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DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury or equipment/damage property.
The symbols below identify important safety information in this manual. Become familiar with these symbols and
the warnings associated with these symbols.
WARNING! Your safety is involved.
50ft
15 m
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft.
(15 m) away.
Read these instructions carefully. This equipment can throw small objects
at high speed causing personal injury.
Inspect area where used and remove
all foreign objects.
Always wear eye protection that meets
or exceeds the requirements of ANSI
Z87.1.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Fuel is flammable. Handle with care.
Wear safety footwear. Extremely hot surface. Do not touch
a hot muffler, gear box or cylinder,
you may get burned. These parts
get extremely hot from operation and
remain hot for a short time after the unit
is turned off.
Wear safety gloves.
Rotating impeller blades can cause
severe injury.
To prevent entanglement, always wear
protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Safety Warning Symbols:
Choke Control:
Cold Start
Run/Warm Start
Fuel Mixture:
40:1
(Unleaded Gas : 2 Cycle Oil)
Fuel Primer:
Press 6 times.
Ignition Switch:
ON - Engine Run
OFF - Engine Stop
Control and Operating Symbols:
Safety Alert Symbols:

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Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
BEFORE OPERATING BLOWER
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING BLOWER.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to you or bystanders.
2. Avoid Dangerous Environments
a. Do not operate Blower while under the influence of alcohol, medications, or drugs.
b. Do not operate Blower when you are tired.
c. Do not use this Blower if you are mentally or physically unable to operate safely.
3. Inspect Blower for damaged parts, and make sure all fasteners and guards are in place and secure. Replace
any damaged parts.
4. Dress properly when operating Blower.
a. Always wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves, and a long-sleeve shirt.
b. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in the rotating parts of the Blower.
c. Always wear gloves and substantial foot wear when working outside.
d. Always wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
5. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
6. Always wear eye protection that meets or exceeds the requirements of ANSI Z87.1.
7. Always wear hearing protection which meets or exceeds ANSI standards.
8. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Blower is to be used and use rakes and booms to loosen debris
before use.
WARNING
Your equipment can throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property damage.
9. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces.
WARNING
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
WHILE OPERATING BLOWER
1. Stay alert. Use common sense. Watch what you are doing.
2. Do not operate Blower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
3. Only well instructed adults should operate Blower. Never allow children to operate Blower.
4. Keep children away. Keep all bystanders at least 50 feet (15 meters) away.
5. Do not point the Blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
6. Use only for blowing yard debris. Use only on ground surfaces. Do not use Blower for any job except that for which it
is intended.
7. Maintain your balance and proper footing at all times. Do not overreach.
8. Always keep engine on the right hand side of your body.
9. Do not force Blower. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed.
DANGER
10. Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or building; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
CAUTION
Prolonged exposure to vibrations through use of gasoline powered hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in fingers, hands, and joints of people prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swellings. Extensive use
in cold weather has been linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, or joints,
discontinue the use of this tool and seek medical attention.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

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Important Safety Information
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FUEL SAFETY
1. Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO SPARKS OR FLAMES.
2. Use a container approved for gasoline.
3. Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the Blower.
4. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills and let the unit dry before using.
5. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling site before starting engine.
6. Stop engine and allow to cool before removing fuel cap. Remove fuel cap slowly. Do not refuel a hot engine.
Do not refuel a running engine.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE OF BLOWER
WARNING
1. Stop the engine, and disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance.
2. Maintain Blower with care. Inspect Blower periodically. If Blower is not working properly or damaged, have it
repaired by a qualified service center.
3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation.
4. Keep guards in place and in working order.
5. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.
6. Use only genuine Southland®replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-Southland®parts or
accessories could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.
7. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Blower, and
will void the warranty.
8. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
9. Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting in vehicle. Use up remaining fuel in
the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops.
10. When not in use, store Blower indoors in a dry location. Store Blower above the reach of children or in a locked
area out of the reach of children.
11. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric
motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
Important Safety Information

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Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 cc, 2 cycle
Idle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,500-4,000 RPM
Peak Air Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 mph
Air Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400 CFM
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 fl oz US (600 ml)
Fuel Type .....Unleaded Gasoline – 89 Octane or higher
2-Cycle Oil Type ...... 2-Cycle Oil that meets or exceeds
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JASO – FC Specifications
Fuel Mixture.............40:1 (Gasoline: 2-Cycle Oil)
Sound Pressure Values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79dB
Spark Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Torch L8RTC
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NGK - BPMR7A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHAMPION - CJ7Y
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or equivalent
Net Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
Assembly
Parts Included With The Packaged Blower
If you need assistance or find any parts
missing, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112
WARNING
Do not operate Blower if it is damaged or not securely and fully assembled.
• Upper Tube (1)
• Nozzle Tube (1)
• Screw (1)
• Screwdriver with Spark Plug Wrench
• 40:1 2-Cycle Engine Oil (3.2 fl oz US / 94 ml)
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3
4 5
6
7
8
11
10
12
13 1
9
Fig. 1
1. Ignition Switch 8. Spark Plug
2. Handle 9. Fuel Primer Bulb
3. Engine 10. Choke
4. Upper Tube 11. Fuel Cap
5. Lower Tube 12. Air Filter Cover
6. Recoil Starter Handle 13. Throttle Lever
7. Fuel Tank 14. Nozzle
Product Specifications
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Parts & Features
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WARNING
Blower tube installation affects both Blower balance and
performance. The tube and nozzle must be installed
correctly.
Never use the Blower without the upper and lower tubes
correctly fitted to the Blower.
WARNING
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury! Stop
the engine before installing or removing the Blower
tubes. Never perform any maintenance or assembly
procedures on this Blower while the engine is running.
1. Align the arrow on the upper tube with the arrow
on the lower tube. (Fig. 2 ).
2. Slide the lower tube to the upper tube.
3. Turn the lower tube clockwise until a click is reached
to secure the lower tube to the upper tube. (Fig. 3)
4. Align the arrow on the upper tube with the arrow on
the Blower outlet. (Fig.4)
5. Slide the upper tube to the Blower outlet.
6. Turn the upper tube clockwise until a click is
reached to secure the upper tube to the Blower
outlet. (Fig.5)
Blower Assembly
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
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WARNING
You MUST make sure the tubes are secure before
using the unit.
Cold Starting The Engine
1. Place the Blower on a flat surface.
2. Move the Choke Lever upwards to the “COLD
START” position (Fig. 7).
3. Press the Primer Bulb slowly 6 times or until bulb
fills with fuel (Fig. 8).
4. Pull the recoil starter handle sharply while
squeezing throttle lever until the engine starts and
runs. If engine fails to start after 4 pulls, move
choke lever to half choke position and retry. (Fig. 9)
5. After engine starts and runs for 10-15 seconds, move
Choke Lever to “RUN/WARM START” position.
NOTE: when the weather gets cold, please allow the
engine to warm up at idle for longer period of time,
before engaging to RUN/WARM START position.
Warm Starting The Engine
1. Place the Blower on a flat surface.
2. With the Choke Lever in the “RUN/WARM START”
position, pull the Recoil Starter Handle sharply until
the engine starts and runs.
Fig. 9
Fig. 7
COLD START
RUN/WARM START
Fig. 8
Mixing Fuel / 2-Cycle Oil
WARNING
Do not smoke or allow smoking near fuel or the Blower. Mix and pour fuel outdoors WHERE THERE ARE NO
SPARKS OR FLAMES.
The 2-cycle engine on your Blower requires that fuel
and 2-cycle engine oil be pre-mixed before adding to
the Blower’s fuel tank. To mix the fuel/ 2-cycle oil:
1. Use fresh unleaded gasoline containing no more
than 10% ethanol with an octane rating of 89 or higher.
2. Always use 2-cycle oil that meets or exceeds JASO
– FC specifications and is intended for mixing at a
fuel/oil ratio of 40:1.
3. Do not use automotive or 2-cycle marine outboard oil.
These will damage your Blower’s engine and void
the warranty.
4. Always mix the gasoline and 2-cycle oil in a
container approved for gasoline. Never mix fuel
directly in the Blower’s fuel tank.
5. Follow instructions on 2-cycle oil container for
mixing fuel. Mix gasoline and 2-cycle oil at a ratio
of 40:1. A mixture with a 40:1 ratio is obtained by
mixing 1 gallon (4 liters) of gasoline with 3.2 ounces
of oil (95 ml). After adding oil to gasoline, shake
container momentarily to ensure proper mixing.
6. Mix only enough fuel for your immediate needs.
Do not store pre-mixed fuel.
7. Stop engine and allow to cool before refueling.
8. To fill the Blower’s fuel tank with the gasoline/ oil
mixture, place the Blower upright on the ground
or on a sturdy bench and wipe and any debris
from around the fuel cap.
9. Remove fuel cap slowly and use a funnel to pour the
mixture into the tank, and replace the fuel cap.
10. Avoid spilling fuel or oil. Wipe up all fuel spills.
11. Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) away from fueling
site before starting engine.
Operation
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Before Starting Engine:
A
Starting Engine:
B

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If the unit still doesn’t start, refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual or:
If you need assistance or have any
questions, CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112
1. Release the Throttle Lever and allow the engine to idle for a few moments.
2. Move the Ignition Switch to the “STOP” position.
Starting A Flooded Engine
1. Place the Blower on a flat surface.
2. With the Choke Lever in the “RUN/WARM START”
position, hold the Throttle Lever fully depressed and
pull the starter handle repeatedly until engine starts
and runs. This could require pulling the starter handle
many times, depending on how badly the unit is flooded.
3. If the engine still does not start, allow the unit to sit
for about 30 minutes, and repeat steps 1-3.
Accumulated debris and dust in the air filter will reduce engine performance, increase fuel consumption, and
increases the risk of engine damage. Clean the air filter every 5 hours of operation.
Fig. 10
WARNING
Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance except for carburetor adjustments.
1. Before removing Air Filter Cover, brush away any
loose dirt or debris on and around the filter cover.
2. To remove Air Filter Cover, press on its sides and lift off
(Fig. 10).
3. Remove and clean foam filter.
• Light surface dust can readily be removed by
tapping the filter.
• Heavy deposits should be washed out in soap and
water. Squeeze out any remaining water and allow
the filter to completely dry.
WARNING
Never clean filter in gasoline or other flammable solvents.
4. Add a drop of thin oil to the filter and replace it.
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Starting Engine:
B
Stopping the Blower:
C
Routine Maintenance
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Air Filter:
A

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NOTE: To prevent fuel gum deposits in the Blowers carburetor and fuel system, it is acceptable to use fuel conditioner.
Follow the conditioner manufacturer’s instructions. Run the engine at least 5 minutes after adding conditioner.
Inspect the spark plug after every 10-15 hours of use; adjust spark plug gap and replace spark plug as necessary.
Replace spark plug every year to maintain engine performance and easy starting.
To inspect or replace the Spark Plug:
1. Remove the insulated spark plug boot.
2. Use the spark plug wrench to remove the Spark
Plug, by turning counter-clockwise.
3. Clean and adjust the spark plug gap to 0.024 –
0.028 in. (0.6 - 0.7mm).
4. Replace any worn plug with a recommended
replacement (see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS).
5. Install the Spark Plug finger tight in the cylinder
head, then tighten firmly with the spark plug wrench.
6. Replace the insulated spark plug boot.
1. Allow engine to cool and empty the fuel tank before
storing or transporting in vehicle. Use up remaining
fuel in the carburetor by starting the engine and
letting it run until it stops. Push primer until no more
fuel is in the fuel line.
2. When not in use, store Blower indoors in a dry
location. Store Blower above the reach of children or
in a locked area out of the reach of children.
3. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot
reach sparks or open flames from water heaters,
electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.
4. When preparing the Blower for storage or when
Blower will not be used for 30 days or more:
a. Inspect and clean the Blower thoroughly.
b. Lightly oil all external metal surfaces.
c. Remove the spark plug, place a few drops
of 2-cycle engine oil into the cylinder. Pull the
recoil starter several times to distribute the oil.
Replace the spark plug.
d. Inspect and clean air filter as required.
Spark Plug:
B
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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S)
Engine will not start. 1. Ignition Switch in the “OFF” position.
2. Engine flooded.
3. Fuel Tank empty.
4. Spark Plug not firing.
5. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
6. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Move ignition switch to the ON position.
2. See Starting a Flooded Engine in
OPERATION section.
3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture.
4. Replace Spark Plug.
5. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or
replace.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not accelerate, lacks
power or stalls.
1. Choke lever in the “cold start” position.
2. Fuel not reaching carburetor.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Spark plug fouled.
5. Carburetor requires adjustment.
6. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
7. Compression low.
1. Move choke lever to the “warm start/run” position.
2. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or
replace.
3. Clean air filter.
4. Clean or replace plug
5. Contact a qualified service center.
6. Contact a qualified service center.
7. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine smokes excessively. 1. Choke lever in the “cold start” position.
2. Fuel mixture incorrect.
3. Air filter dirty.
4. Carburetor requires adjustment.
1. Move choke lever to the “warm start/run” position.
2. Empty Fuel Tank and refill with correct fuel
mixture.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine runs hot. 1. Fuel mixture incorrect.
2. Spark Plug incorrect.
3. Carburetor requires adjustment.
4. Carbon build-up on muffler outlet
screen.
1. See Mixing Fuel with 2-Cycle Oil in
OPERATION section.
2. Replace with correct Spark Plug.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
4. Contact a qualified service center.
Engine will not idle properly. 1. Carburetor requires adjustment.
2. Crankshaft seals worn.
3. Compression low.
1. Contact a qualified service center.
2. Contact a qualified service center.
3. Contact a qualified service center.
You may have further questions about assembling, operating, or maintaining this Blower. If so, you can contact our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-737-2112 (English only).
You may also write to:
MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
6700 Wildlife Way
Long Grove, IL 60047
When contacting the Technical Service Department,
have ready:
• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
• Model Number of Product
• Date of Purchase (include copy of receipt for written requests)
If you need assistance or have any questions,
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112
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Warranty
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Always specify model number when contacting the factory.
We reserve the right to amend these specifications at any time without notice. The only warranty applicable is our standard written
warranty. We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. MAT Engine Technologies, LLC warrants this Blower and any parts
thereof, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year (90 days for reconditioned unit) from the date of first
purchase from an authorized dealer, provided that the product has been properly maintained and operated in accordance with all
applicable instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. The bill of sales or proof of purchase must
be presented at the time a claim is made under this warranty. This warranty does not cover commercial, industrial, or rental usage,
nor does it apply to parts that are not in original condition because of normal wear and tear, or parts that fail or become damaged
as a result of misuse, accident, lack of proper maintenance, tampering, or alteration. Travel, handling, transportation, and
incidental costs associated with warranty repairs are not reimbursable under this warranty and are the responsibility of the owner.
To the full extent allowed by the law of the jurisdiction that governs the sale of the product, this express warranty excludes any
and all other expressed warranties and limits the duration of any and all implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose to one year from the date of first purchase, and MAT Engine Technologies, LLC’s liability is
hereby limited to the purchase price of the product and MAT Engine Technologies, LLC shall not be liable for any other damages
whatsoever including indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Some states / provinces do not allow limitation of how long
an implied warranty lasts or an exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of damages
may not apply to you. This warranty provides the original purchaser with specific rights.
For information regarding those rights, please consult the applicable state / provincial laws.
MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
ATTN: Technical Service – METL
6700 Wildlife Way
Long Grove, IL 60047
1-800-737-2112
Southland® Blower Limited Warranty
A
This MAT Engine Technologies, LLC ( METL )outdoor power equipment engine complies with the emissions regulations of:
Southland® Model No. Regulatory Agency
SHB25170 United States Environmental Protection Agency (“U.S. EPA”) and the State of
California
To the extent there is any conflict between this Emissions Control Warranty and the METL Limited Warranty, this Emissions Control
Warranty shall apply except where the METL Limited Warranty may provide a longer warranty period.
Please read your warranty rights and obligations carefully. Some sections of the warranty may not apply to the specific
model you purchased. Unless specifically noted otherwise, the terms below shall apply to all Southland® products
covered within this manual.
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
State of California:
The California Air Resources Board and MAT Engine Technologies, LLC (METL) are pleased to explain the emissions
control system’s warranty on your small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new SOREs must be designed, built and
equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. METL must warrant the emissions control system on your SOREs
for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your SOREs.
Federal and California Emissions Control Warranty Statement
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If you have any questions regarding your warranty
coverage, you should contact METL customer service:
If you need assistance or have any questions,
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112
Other U.S States / Territories:
In other areas of the Unites States, your outdoor power equipment engine must be designed, built and equipped so as to
conform at the time of sale to U.S. EPA emissions standards for small off-road spark ignition engines at or below 19 kilowatts.
All of the United States:
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel-injection system, fuel lines, the ignition system,
and catalytic converter. Also included may be hoses, belts, clamps, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, METL will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
The emissions control system is warranted for one year. If any emissions-related part on your engine is defective, the part will
be repaired or replaced by METL.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the SORE owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your proprietor’s manual.
METL recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your SORE, but METL cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
• As the SORE owner, you should however be aware that METL may deny your warranty coverage if your SORE or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your SORE to a distribution center or service center authorized by METL as soon as the
problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
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Defects Warranty Coverage:
METL warrants to the original purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that the small off-road engine (SORE) (1) has been
designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and (2) is free from defects in materials and
workmanship that cause the failure of a warranted part to conform with those regulations as may be applicable to the terms
and conditions stated below.
(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine is first purchased. The warranty period is one year.
(b) Subject to certain conditions and exclusions as stated below, the warranty on emissions related parts is as follows:
(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your Operator’s Manual is
warranted for the warranty period stated above. If the part fails during the period of warranty coverage, the part will
be repaired or replaced by METL according to Subsection (4) below. Any such part repaired or replaced under
warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period.
(2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in your Operator’s Manual is warranted for the
warranty period stated above. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining
warranty period.
(3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in your Operator’s Manual is
warranted for the period of time before the first scheduled replacement date for that part. If the part fails before the
first scheduled replacement, the part will be repaired or replaced by METL according to Subsection (4) below.
Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first
scheduled replacement point for the part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions herein must be performed at a
warranty station at no charge to the owner.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions herein, warranty services or repair will be provided at all of our distribution centers
that are franchised to service the subject engines.
(6) The engine owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is
in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
(7) METL is liable for damages to other engine components proximately caused by a failure under warranty of any
warranted part.
(8) Throughout the engine warranty period stated above, METL will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to
meet the expected demand for such parts.
(9) Any replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs and must be
provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of METL.
(10) Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resources Board may not be used. The use of
any non-exempted add-on or modified parts by the original or subsequent purchaser will be grounds for disallowing
a warranty claims. METL will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-
exempted add-on or modified part.
(11) The manufacturer issuing the warranty shall provide any documents that describe that warranty procedures or
policies within five working days or requested by the California Air Resources Board.
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Emission Warranty Parts List:
The repair or replacement of any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty
coverage if METL demonstrates that the engine has been abused, neglected, or improperly maintained, and that such abuse,
neglect, or improper maintenance was the direct cause of the need for repair or replacement of the part. That notwithstanding,
any adjustment of a component that has a factory installed, and properly operating, adjustment limiting device is still eligible
for warranty coverage. The following emissions warranty parts list is covered.
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(1) Fuel Metering System:
(a) Gasoline carburetor assembly and its internal
components (if so equipped)
(b) Fuel filter (if so equipped)
(c) Carburetor gaskets
(d) Fuel pump (if so equipped)
(2) Air Induction System including:
(a) Intake pipe/manifold
(b) Air cleaner
(3) Ignition System including:
(a) Spark plug
(b) Ignition module/coil
(4) Catalytic Muffler Assembly (if so equipped) including:
(a) Muffler gasket
(b) Exhaust manifold
(5) Crankcase Breather Assembly including:
(a) Breather connection tube.
(6) Miscellaneous items Used in Above Systems including:
(a) Switches
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YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
Applies to Model SHB25170:
The California Air Resources Board and METL are pleased to explain the evaporative emission control system’s warranty
on your small off-road engine (SORE). In California, new SOREs must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s
stringent anti-smog standards. METL must warrant the evaporative emission control system on your SOREs for the period of
time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your SOREs.
Your evaporative emission control system may include parts such as: carburetors, fuel tanks, fuel lines, fuel caps, valves,
canisters, filters, vapor hoses, clamps, connectors, and other associated components.
Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:
This evaporative emission control system is warranted for one year. If any evaporative emission-related part on your
equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by METL.
Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities:
• As the SORE owner, you are responsible for performance of the required maintenance listed in your proprietor’s manual.
METL recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your SOREs, but METL cannot deny warranty solely
for the lack of receipts.
• As the SORE owner, you should however be aware that METL may deny you warranty coverage if your SOREs or a part
have failed due to abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
• You are responsible for presenting your SOREs to distribution center or service center authorized by METL as soon as the
problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
California Evaporative Emission Control Warranty Statement
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If you have any questions regarding your warranty coverage,
you should contact METL customer service:
If you need assistance or have any questions,
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Defects Warranty Coverage:
(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine is purchased.
(b) General Evaporative Emissions Warranty Coverage. The engine must be warranted to the ultimate purchaser and any
subsequent owner that the evaporative emission control system when installed was:
(1) Designed, built, and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations; and
(2) Free from defects in materials and workmanship that causes the failure of a warranted part for a period of one year.
(c) The warranty on evaporative emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows:
(1) Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must
be warranted for the warranty period defined in subsection (b) (2).
If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage, it must be repaired or replaced by METL issuing the
warranty. Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the
remaining warranty period.
(2) Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions must be warranted
for the warranty period defined in subsection (b) (2). A statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair
or replace as necessary” will not reduce the period of warranty coverage. Any such part repaired or replaced under
warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remaining warranty period.
(3) Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written instructions must be
warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the part fails prior to the
first scheduled replacement, the part must be repaired or replaced by METL Any such part repaired or replaced under
warranty must be warranted for a time not less than the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled
replacement point for the part.
(4) Repair or replacement of any warranted part under the warranty provisions of this article must be performed at no
charge to the owner at a warranty station.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (4) above, warranty services or repairs must be provided at
distribution centers that are franchised to service the subject engines or equipment.
(6) The owner must not be charged for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact
defective, provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a warranty station.
(7) Throughout the evaporative emission control system’s warranty period set out in subsection (b) (2), METL issuing
the warranty must maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such parts.
(8) Manufacturer approved replacement parts must be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or
repairs and must be provided without charge to the owner. Such use will not reduce the warranty obligations of the
manufacturer issuing the warranty.
(9) The use of any add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim made in accordance with
this article. The manufacturer issuing the warranty will not be liable under this Article to warrant failures of warranted
parts caused by the use of an add-on or modified part.
(10) METL issuing the warranty shall provide any documents that describe the warranty procedures or policies within
five working days of request by the Executive Officer.
(1) Fuel Tank.
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Modèles N° SHB25170
Manuel de l’usager
Souffleuse à essence
43 cc, 2 temps
Retrouver à l’intérieur :
Page
Définitions de sécurité 1
Importante information de sécurité 2-3
Spécifications du produit 4
Pièces et caractéristiques 4
Assemblage 4-5
Fonctionnement 6-7
Entretien de routine 7-8
Rangement 8
Dépannage 9
Service technique 9
Garantie 10-15
IMPORTANT:
Nous vous remercions d’avoir acheté cette souffleuse Southland®.
Veuillez lire et comprendre tous les avertissements et directives dans ce manuel, avant de faire fonctionner cet
appareil. Un usage inapproprié de cet appareil peut causer de sérieuses blessures ou la mort. Conservez ce
manuel pour référence ultérieure.
Record the following for future reference:
Modèle N°: ___________________
Code – Date de fabrication :
Date d’achat : Joignez une copie de votre reçu de caisse.
Numéro sans frais – service à la clientèle : 1-800-737-2112
CONSERVEZ CE MANUEL POUR RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE
Si vous avez une question ou un problème...
APPELEZ SANS FRAIS : 1-800-737-2112
Référez au site Web pour un manuel sous forme électronique
et un catalogue des pièces.
www.southlandpowerequipment.com
AVERTISSEMENT AVERTISSEMENT - PROPOSITION 65 –CALIFORNIE
Les échappements de moteur, certains éléments constituants et certains composants de produit contiennent
ou émettent de produits chimiques reconnus par l’État de Californie pour causer le cancer, des anomalies
congénitales ou d’autres effets nuisibles sur la reproduction.
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DANGER Signale une situation imminente et dangereuse qui, si elle n’est pas évitée,
entraînera la mort ou des blessures graves.
AVERTISSEMENT Signale une situation potentiellement dangereuse susceptible, si elle n’est pas
évitée, d’entraîner la mort ou des blessures.
MISE EN GARDE Signale une situation potentiellement dangereuse susceptible, si elle n’est pas
évitée, de causer des blessures de mineures à moyennes ou de causer des
dommages à l’équipement ou à la propriété.
Les symboles ci-dessous identifient des informations importantes sur la sécurité dans ce mode d’emploi.
Familiarisez-vous avec les symboles et les avertissements qui sont associés à ces symboles.
AVERTISSEMENT! Votre sécurité est
en jeu.
50ft
15 m
Maintenez tous les spectateurs à une
distance d’au moins 15 m (50 pi).
Veuillez lire ces directives avec soin. Cet appareil peut projeter de petits
objets à haute vitesse, pouvant
provoquer des blessures. Inspectez
l’espace où l’appareil sera utilisé et
retirez tous les corps étrangers.
Portez toujours une protection oculaire
qui rencontre ou excède les exigences
de ANSI Z87.1.
Portez une protection auditive.
Portez une protection respiratoire.
Le carburant est inflammable. La
manutention doit se faire avec soin.
Portez des souliers de sécurité.. Surface extrêmement chaude. Ne
touchez pas un tuyau d’échappement
ou un cylindre chaud, vous pourriez
vous brûler. Ces pièces deviennent
extrêmement durant le fonctionnement
et peuvent demeurer ainsi pour une
courte période de temps après avoir
fermé l’unité.
Portez des gants de sécurité.
Les lames rotatives de la turbine
peuvent causer de sérieuses
blessures.
To prevent entanglement, always wear
protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Symboles d’avertissement de sécurité
Contrôle de l’étrangleur :
Démarrage à froid (Cold Start)
Marche / démarrage à chaud
(Run/Warm Start)
Mélange de carburant :
40:1
(Essence sans plomb : Huile à
2 temps)
Ampoule d’amorce pour
carburant :
Comprimez 6 fois.
Interrupteur de démarrage:
Moteur en marche (ON)
Moteur arrêté (OFF)
Symboles de contrôle et de fonctionnement
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AVANT DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER LA SOUFFLEUSE
1. LISEZ ET COMPRENEZ BIEN TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES, AVANT DE METTRE EN MARCHE LA
SOUFFLEUSE.
AVERTISSEMENT
Lisez et suivez tous les avertissements et les directives de sécurité. Le défaut de suivre cette procédure pourrait
provoquer de sérieuses blessures à vous-même et aux spectateurs.
2. Évitez les environnements dangereux.
a. N’opérez pas la souffleuse lorsque vous êtes sous l’influence d’alcool, de médicaments d’ordonnance ou de drogues.
b. N’opérez pas la souffleuse lorsque vous êtes fatigué.
c. N’utilisez pas cette souffleuse si vous êtes mentalement ou physiquement inapte à opérer cet appareil en
toute sécurité.
3. Vérifiez la souffleuse pour détecter la présence de pièces endommagées. Assurez-vous que toutes les attaches
et les dispositifs de sécurité sont bien fixés en place. Au besoin, remplacez les pièces endommagées.
4. Portez des vêtements adéquats à l’usage de la souffleuse.
a. Portez toujours des pantalons longs, bottes, gants et une chemise à manches longues.
b. Ne portez pas de vêtements amples ou des bijoux pouvant se coincer dans les pièces mobiles de la souffleuse.
c. Portez toujours des gants et de robustes souliers, lors de travail à l’extérieur.
d. Portez toujours une coiffe protectrice pour contenir les cheveux longs.
5. Portez toujours un masque facial ou anti-poussière, si l’opération est poussiéreuse.
6. Portez toujours une protection oculaire qui rencontre ou excède les exigences ANSI Z87.1.
7. Portez toujours une protection auditive, rencontrant ou excédant les normes ANSI.
8. Vérifiez avec soin la zone où la souffleuse sera utilisée et utilisez des râteaux et balais-brosses pour
décompacter les débris avant l’usage.
AVERTISSEMENT
Votre appareil peut projeter de petits objets à haute vitesse, pouvant provoquer des blessures ou des dommages
à la propriété.
9. En présence de conditions poussiéreuses, mouillez légèrement les surfaces.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ce produit contient des produits chimiques reconnus par l’État de Californie comme cause de cancer, de
malformations congénitales ou autres problèmes du système de reproduction.
DURANT LE FONCTIONNEMENT DE LA SOUFFLEUSE
1. Demeurez vigilant. Utilisez le bon sens. Prenez garde à ce que vous faites.
2. N’utilisez pas la souffleuse si celle-ci est endommagée ou si elle n’est pas assemblée complètement et de
façon sécuritaire.
3. Cette souffleuse ne devrait être opérée que par des adultes bien formés à cet effet. Ne permettez jamais à des
enfants d’opérer la souffleuse.
4. Maintenez les enfants à l’écart. Maintenez les spectateurs à au moins 15 m / 50 pi de distance.
5. Ne pointez pas la buse de la souffleuse vers des personnes ou des animaux.
6. Utilisez-la uniquement pour souffler les débris de la cour. Utilisez-la uniquement sur des surfaces du sol.
N’utilisez pas cette souffleuse à d’autres fins que celles pour lesquelles elle a été conçue.
7. Maintenez votre équilibre et tenez-vous bien campé en tout temps. Ne vous étirez pas démesurément.
8. Maintenez toujours le moteur sur le côté droit de votre corps.
9. Ne forcez pas la souffleuse. Celle-ci offrira un meilleur rendement et ce, avec moins de risque de blessures,
lorsqu’elle est utilisée au rythme pour lequel elle a été conçue.
DANGER
10. Assurez-vous de ne jamais démarrer ou faire fonctionner l’unité à l’intérieur d’une pièce fermée ou d’un édifice
; respirer les émanations de l’échappement peuvent tuer.
MISE EN GARDE
Une exposition prolongée à des vibrations lors de l’usage d’outils motorisés à essence peut causer des dommages
aux vaisseaux sanguins et aux nerfs des doigts, des mains et des articulations des personnes sujettes à des
désordres de circulation ou à des enflures anormales. Un usage intensif par temps froid a été relié à des
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l’engourdissement, douleur, perte de force, changement de couleur ou de texture de peau ou encore, une perte de
sensibilité des doigts, des mains ou des articulations, cessez l’utilisation de cet outil et consultez un médecin.
AVERTISSEMENT
Pour réduire le risque d’incendie et de brûlures, la manutention du carburant doit se faire avec soin. Il est
hautement inflammable.
MANIPULATION SÉCURITAIRE - CARBURANT
1. Mélangez et versez le carburant à l’extérieur, OÙ IL N’Y A PAS D’ÉTINCELLES, NI DE FLAMMES NUES.
2. Utilisez un contenant approuvé pour l’essence.
3. Assurez-vous de ne pas fumer, ni de permettre de le faire près de carburants ou de l’unité.
4. Évitez de renverser du carburant ou de l’huile. Essuyez tous les déversements de carburant et laisser l’unité
sécher avant de l’utiliser.
5. Déplacez-vous à au moins 3 m (10 pi) à l’écart du point de remplissage, avant de démarrer le moteur.
6. Arrêtez le moteur et laissez refroidir, avant de retirer le bouchon de réservoir. Retirez lentement le bouchon de
réservoir. Ne remplissez pas un moteur chaud. Ne remplissez pas un moteur en marche.
ENTRETIEN ET RANGEMENT DE LA SOUFFLEUSE
AVERTISSEMENT
1. Arrêtez le moteur et débranchez la bougie d’allumage, avant de procéder à l’entretien.
2. Prenez grand soin de la souffleuse. Vérifiez l’unité périodiquement. Si la souffleuse ne fonctionne pas
adéquatement ou est endommagée, assurez-vous de la faire réparer dans un centre de service qualifié.
3. Vérifiez pour détecter un alignement défectueux ou un coincement des pièces mobiles, des pièces brisées, un
montage défectueux et toute autre condition qui pourrait en affecter le fonctionnement.
4. Maintenez les dispositifs de protection en place et en bon ordre de fonctionnement.
5. Un dispositif de protection ou toute pièce endommagée devrait être réparée ou remplacée correctement dans
un centre de service qualifié.
6. Utilisez uniquement des pièces de rechange et accessoires originaux Southland®. L’utilisation de pièces de
rechange et accessoires autres que Southland®, pourrait provoquer des blessures, endommager l’unité et
annuler votre garantie.
7. Assurez-vous de ne pas retirer, ni de modifier quelque pièce. Le fait de retirer ou de modifier quelque pièce
pourrait provoquer des blessures, endommager la souffleuse et annulera la garantie.
8. Assurez-vous de conserver les poignées sèches, propres et libres d’huile et de graisse.
9. Laissez le moteur refroidir et videz le réservoir de carburant, avant de le ranger ou le transporter dans un
véhicule. Utilisez le carburant restant dans le carburateur, en démarrant le moteur et en le laissant fonctionner,
jusqu’à ce qu’il s’arrête.
10. Lorsqu’elle n’est pas en usage, rangez la souffleuse à l’intérieur à un endroit sec. Rangez la souffleuse
au-dessus de la portée des enfants ou dans un endroit sous clé, hors de la portée des enfants.
11. Rangez l’unité et le carburant à un endroit où les émanations de carburant ne peuvent rejoindre des étincelles
ou des flammes nues, provenant de chauffe-eau, moteurs ou interrupteurs électriques, fournaises, etc.
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