MTD BV3100 IMPORTANT MANUAL, DO NOT THROW AWAY, INTRODUCTION, TABLE OF CONTENTS, 2-CycleMulching Blower Vacuum, NOTE:, CAUTION:, THANK YOU, SYMBOL MEANING

INTRODUCTION

BV3100

2-Cycle Mulching Blower Vacuum

IMPORTANT MANUAL

DO NOT THROW AWAY

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product.

Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB3 - GB5 A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB3 B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB4 C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB5

II. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB5 - GB7 A. Attaching and Removing the Blower/Vacuum Tube . . . GB5 B. Attaching and Removing the Vacuum Bag . . . . . . GB6 C. Installing and Adjusting the Shoulder Harness . . . GB7

III. Oil and Petrol Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB7

IV. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB8

V. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	GB9 - GB10
A. Holding the Blower / Vacuum . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . GB9
B. Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . GB9
C. Operating as a Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . GB9
D. Operating as a Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . GB10
E. Clearing a Blocked Tube/Impeller . . . . . . .	. . . . . GB10
F. Empty the Vacuum Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . GB10

VI. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . GB10 - GB12 A. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB11 B. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB12

VII. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB12

VIII. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB13

IX. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GB14

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit includes the following:

•Model BV3100 Mulching Blower Vacuum

•Blower/Vacuum Tube

•Shoulder Harness

•Vacuum bag

•Hardware Pack

•Operator's Manual

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

GB2