BLOWER BHX2500 INSTRUCTION MANUAL (P2~P18)‘Thank you very much for selecting the MAKITA blower. We are pleased {o be able to afer you the MAKITA blower which Is the resull af long development programme and many years of knowledge and experience “The blower models BHX2500 combines the advantages of state-of the-art technology with ergonomie design. They are of ight weight, handy, compact and represent professional equipment fer a great variety of applications, Please read, understand and follow this booklet which refers in detail te the various points that will demonstrate is outstanding performance. This wil assist you to safely obtain the best possible Fesuits from your MAKITA Blower SYMBOLS ‘Table of Contents Page Symbols 2 Safely instructions 38 EU Conformity Declaration i. Technical data 6 Designation of pats 7 ‘Assomblyinsructons 8 Before slat of operation « 9.10 Operation cary Adjustment ong 12 Operation method —— ct Inspection and maintenance... . 14.16 storage 6 18 Troubleshocting {tis very important to understand the following symbols when reading this instructions manual WARNINGIDANGER, Read, Understand and Follow Instruction Manual Forbidden [No Smoking No Open Flame Protective Gloves must be Wern Keep the Area of Operation (Cleat of All Persons and Pets Wear Eye and Eat Protection Oe & g ma &O Fuel (Gasoline) Engine-manval Start Emergency Stop Fist Aid Recycling ONISTART OFFISTOP. Severing of fingers or hand, inpolerbiage cE-MarkSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions + To ensure correct and safe operation, the user must read, understand and folow this instruction manual to assure famiaity with the handing ofthe blower (1). Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves 25 well as others du to improper handling + tis recommended onl to Joan the blower to people who have proven to be experienced with blowers. + Always hand over the instruction manual + First-time users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to amiianze oneself with the handling of blower. + Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to operate the blower. Persons over the age of 16 years may however use the tool forthe purpose of being tained only while under the drect supervision of 3 qualified trainer. + Use blowers with the utmost care and attention, + Operate the blower only i you are In good physical condition. + Perform all work conscientiously and carefully. The user has to ‘accept responsibilty for others. + Never use the blower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs @) + Do not use the unt when you are ted, + Save these insiuctions fo future referral Personal Protective Equipment «The clothing worn shouldbe functional and appropriate, Ie. should be ight-fting but not cause a hinderance. Do not wear jewelry, clothing or long hair which could be drawn into the air Intake. + In order to avoid head, eye-, hand- or foot injures as well as to protect your hearing the folowing protective equipment and protective clothing must be used during operation of the blower Pay particular attontion to the following regulations + Clothing must be sturdy and snug iting, but alow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fiing jackets, ared oF cuffed pants, sca‘fs, unconfined long hair or anything that could be drawn, Into the ar iiake, Wear overalls or long pants to protect your legs. Do nat wear shorts. (4) + Blower noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound bariers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and Fegular users should have thei hearing checked regulaly. (3) + Use of gloves when working with the blower is recommended. ‘Good footing & most important. Wear sturdy shoes with nonslip soles. (4) + Proper eye protection is a must. Even though the discharge is ‘directed away from the operator, ricochets and bouncebacks can ‘ocour during blower operation. (3) + Never operate a blower unless wearing goggles or property ited ‘safely glasses with adequate top and side protection which comply with ANSIZ 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). Starting up the blower + Please make sure that there are no children or ther peopl within a ‘working range of 15 meters (6), also pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity, Never use the blower in urban areas. + Before operating, always check that the blower is safe for operation: {Check the security ofthe thrattle lever. The throttle lever should be ‘checked for smooth and easy action. Check for proper functioning Of the throttle lover lock, Check for cloan and dey handles and tost the function of the LO switen. Keep handles free of oll and fuel, ew @‘Start the Blower only in accordance withthe instructions. Do not use any other methods for starting the engine (6) 1 + Use the blower andthe tools supplied only for applications specified + Start the blower engine only after the entire too! has been ‘assembled, Operation of the tool is permitted only after all the appropriate accessories are attached. +The engine isto be swrtched off immediately i there are any engine problems. = When wotking with the blower, always wrap your fingers tightly ‘around the handle, Keeping the contre! handle cradled between Your thumb and forefinger. ‘Keep your hand inthis poston to have out machine under contrat at all imes. Make sure your control, handle (and grip for vacuum atachment) are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oll or grease, ‘Always ensure 2 safe, well-balanced footing + Operate the blower in such a manner as to avold inhalation of the exhaust gates, Never tun the engine in enclosed rooms (risk of suffocation and gas poisoning). Carbon monoxide isan odorless (935, Always ensure there Is adequate ventilation. + Stitch off the engine when resting and when leaving the blower Unattended. Place tina safe lcallon prevent danger'to others, setting Tire to combustible materials, or damage to the machine. + Never lay the hol blower onto dry grass or onto any combustible materials + All protective parts and guards supplied withthe machine must be ‘used during operation. + Never operate the engine with a fauty exhaust muff. + Shutoff the engine during transport (7). + Position the blower safely curing car or truck transportation to avoid ‘uel leakage. “= When transporting the blower, ensure tha the fuel tankis completely empty. Refuelling + Shutoff the engine during refueling (7), ep well away from open flame (8) and do not smoke. + Avoid skin contact with petroleum products. Do not inhale fuel vapor, Always wear protective gloves during refuelling. Change land clean protective clothing at regular intervals + Take care not epi ether fuel or olin order to provent sol contamination (envicrmontal protection). Clean the blower immediately after fuel has been spit. Allow wol cloths to dy before disposing in property, covered container to prevent ‘spontaneous combustion. + Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing immediataly i foe has been spilled on i (fire hazard). “Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it stays securely fastened. + Carefuly tighten the locking screw ofthe fuel tank. Change locations to start the engine (atleast 3 moters away from the place of refueling) (9). + Nover refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground level (risk of explosions) + Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure stored fuel not accessible to children, + Do nat attompt to refuel hot or a running engine ® Resting Transport ‘Too! Replacement 0 © °)Method of operation + Use the blower ony in good light and visibility. During cold seasons, beware of slippery of wet areas, ce and snow (risk of slipping) Always ensure a Safe footing + Never work on unstable surfaces or sleep terrain + To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not direct air blast towards bystanders, since the igh pressure ofthe air low could injure ‘ees and could blow small objects at great speed + Never inset any foreign object into the ait intake ofthe machine or into the nozzle ofthe Blower. Itwil damage the fan wheel and may cause ‘serous injury to the operator or bystanders asa result ofthe objector broken parts being thrown cut at high speed. + Pay attention to the direction ofthe wind, Le, donot work against | (10) the wind IL + Te reduce the risk of stumbling and loss of contrl, do not wat backward while operating the machine. + Always shutoff the engine before cleaning or servicing the unit or replacing parts. Maintenance instructions + Be kind tothe environment. Operate the blower with a ite noise ‘and polliton as posse. In paricular check the correct adjustment, ofthe carburetor. + Clean the blower at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are securely tightened. + Never service of store the blower in the vicinity of open flames, sparks, etc. (11). + Always store the blower in a well-ventilated locked room and with an emptied fuel tank Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the trade associations and by insurance companies. Do not perform any modifications to the blower as tis wil sk your safety ‘The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user fs limited to those activties as described in this instruction manual. All other work is to be done by Authorized Service Agents. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA. Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of ‘ecedents and hires. MAKITA wal not accopt any Kabiity for accidents ‘ordamage caused by the use of any non-approved attachment or accessories. First Aid In case of aceidont make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kits = ~ avaiable in the Vieny ofthe operations. immediately replace any tem taken from the fest ad Kt. When asking for help, please give the following information: + Place of accident += What happened «Number of injured persons, + Extent of injuries = Your name: (12) Packaging “The MAKITA blower Ie devered ina protective cardboard box to prevent shipping damage, Cardboard is a basic raw material and is {herefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper ceoyeling). BY ee neeYEU Conformity Declaration ‘The undersigned, Yasuhiko Kanzaki, as authorized by MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD., Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 81D, U.K., declare that the Makita Machines, Type: BHX2500 ‘manufactured by Robin conforms to the basic safety and health requirements of the applicable EU guidelines: EU Machine guideline 89/392/EEC EU EMC guideline 89/336/EEC Noise Emission guideline 2000/14/E:C ‘The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU guidelines were: pr EN292, EN50081-1, EN50082-1, DIN VDE 0879 T1 Technical Documentation: Fuji Robin Industries Ltd 35 OHOKA, NUMAZU- CITY, SHIZUOKA. PREF, 410-8535 JAPAN Mitsunori Watanabe General Manager, Engineering Department Guaranteed Sound Power : 106 dB Measured Sound Power: 102 48 Milton Keynes, 01.08.05 For MAKITA INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LTD. Managing Director TECHNICAL DATA [Model BRED Mass (whoa owe Pa) i 45 Danonsion (wihoutbhwer pipe LxWxH) tommy BORON Max. engine speed ‘rin 7.200 Idi sed (omy 3500 Engine cplacomet oh 25 Fuel — Taterable ga Flr py o oe SAE 10030 of ot API astcalon, Cass For higher eeu os (4-stroke engine for automobile) Tighe ai vou w 08 Carburetor Oaphragncarbureiop - WALBRO WYL ignton sytem Sold state ignition Spark peg a NGKCMREA Fists 530 oo 07-08 Vration por 50 6662 me 1865 Sound peste vel average 050 6061 aB(A) 303 Sound power level average 19160 3744 aba) | — ‘02 Notes 1. Use the olf and sparkplug speciied by MAKITA, 2. This specication i subject to change without prior notice.DESIGNATION OF PARTS facuun set (Optional DESIGNATION OF PARTS | DESIGNATION OF PARTS | DESIGNATION OF PARTS | DESIGNATION OF PARTS 1. Stop eich ©. Fuel Tank 15. Pig Cover 22. Vacium Pipe 2 Main Hand 8. Fue Tank Gap 16. Spark Pag 23. Aron Mark 3. Thgger Lever 410. Matfer 17.01C9p | 24. Dust a0 4. Primer Pump “1. Assist Handle 18. Blower Tube 65. Cleaner Cover 12, Cruise Control Lever 19, Blower Nozzle A 6. Choke Lever 13. Scrow 20. Blower Nozzle B 7. Starter Handle 14 Protector 21. ElbowASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Before performing any work on the blower, always switch off the motor and pull the spark lug connectors off the spark plug. Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the blower only after having assembled it 1. ASSEMBLY OF BLOWER PIPES 1) Align grooves in the blower pipe with pegs on the blower housing ‘and side the pipe onto housing, 2) Tum the blower pipe clockwise to lock into place. 2. ASSEMBLY OF VACUUM ATTACHMENT 1) Instaling Vacuum pipe (nozzle) (1) Loosen the screw (D and open the protector @ WARNING! When using this machine as a blower, be sure to Confirm that the serew CD is not loosened at each time ‘of startup. I the screw i loosened, retghten I Itis dangerous to operate the machine with the screw CD loosened. “The operator's fnger or clothing may be eaught in the impeller, which will result ina serous accident (2) Align the EXEI indicate on the vacuum pipe with the indesled on the blower. Then inser the vacuum pipe int the Blower (3) Tum the vacuum pipe uni the CER is aligned wih the * w * indicated onthe blower fo lock the vacuum pipe. WARNING ‘Always hold the mounting end ofthe vacuum pipe when attaching’ {detaching the vacuum pipe. 2) Instaling Elbow and Dust Bag (1) Open the fastener of the dust bag (2) Insert the elbow into the dust bag and take out through the bag's ent. (@) Install the bow on the blower. WARNING! Do not attempt to pick up large wood chips, melas, lass, stones, liquids, lighted cigarettes, fre works or the ake. ‘Always mount the protectortvacuum pipe in the right way before ‘operation. Operation without the protectorvacuum pipe is dangerous, the impeller may catch the operators fingers or clothes and it can result in serous injury. Do not attempt to remove the serew (1) oF disassemble the vacuum pipe. Regulation requires safety distance of at least 850mm between {he impeller and the ip ofthe pe. @ Protector Lt HT / o 1 —s_ 850mm {BEFORE START OF OPERATION ot ‘Inspection and Refill of Engi (1) Perform the following procedure, with the engine cooled down, ‘Inspection: Please inspect whether i makes the machine horizontal removes the oil cap, there is a olto inside the range of the ‘upper limit ower it mark of gauge. When its insufcent, (especial, when it has not reached tothe lower fit level), please refill new ol ‘Refi: Verticality under the suction port cover) please do the machine, remove the ol cap. When oll is supplied from the oil pipe port and olf level comes to the she inside the ol pipe, please stop ol supply. (2) For reference, the ol rfl ime is about 10 (rfl Fequency: 10 times). (3) Ifthe olf changes in color or mixes wth dit, replace it with new one. (For the interval and method of replacement, refer to P. 14) Recommended oil: SAE 10W-20 oll of API Classification, Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile) it volume: Approx. 0.08 L Inspection method of engine oll Upper iit Lower kit NOTE || tthe engine isnot kept upright, of may go into around the engine, and may be refiled excessively + ifthe ols filed above the lit, the oll may-be contaminated or may catch fre wth white Point 4 in Replacement of Oil “Oil Gauge” + Remove dust or dit near the ol refill port, and detach the oll gauge. + Keep the detached oll gauge free of sand or dust. Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to the oll gauge may cause irregular of Circulation or wear onthe engine pars, which wil sulin troubles. ‘As an example to ep the ol gauge clean, itis recommended to inser the oll gauge on ts knob side ito the engine cover. Point 2 in Replacement of Oil “If oll spills out” ' becomes cause ofthe oll soiling. Be sure to wipe out spl ol before start of operation.2. Fuel supply Ly warnine + When suppying the fue, be sure to observe the following instructions to prevent ignition or fie: Fuel supply must be made in a place free of fe. Never bring the fre (smoking, et.) near tothe place of fuel supply. - Stop the engine and allow the engine to coo! down before fuel supply + Open the fuel tank cap flo fuel slowly. The fuel may sprout out under intemal pressure. ke care not to spilthe fuel. Any spied fuel must be wiped clean. Carryout ful supply in 2 wel-ventiated piace, “+ Handle the fuel with ear. Fuel sticking to the skin or entering an eye may cause alrgis oration. When any physical abnormality is detected, consuk the medical specialist immediate, STORAGE PERIOD OF FUEL Fuel shouldbe used up within a period of 4 weeks, even fis kept ina special container in a well-ventilated shade. a special containers not used or ifthe containers not covered uel may deteriorate in one day. Storage of machine and refi tank ‘+ Keep the machine and tank ata cool place foe from direct sunshine. ‘+ Nevorkoop the fuel inthe cabin or trunk FUEL, ‘The engine is a four-stroke engine. Be sure to use an automobile gasoline (regular gasoline or premium gasoline), Points for Fuet + Never use a gasoline mixture which contains engine ol, Otherwise, twill use excessive carbon accumulation or mechanical troubles. + Use of deteriorated ol will cause iregular startup. ‘When refueling the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confi that the engine coots dawn. REFUELING METHOD + Loosen the tank capa litle so that there wil be no ference in atmospheric pressure. {Detach the tank cap, and refuel, discharging aby titing the fuel tank so thal the refuel port willbe oriented upward. (Never refil ful fll to the ol eft port) + ‘Atrtefualing, securely tighten the tank cap. «there is any faw or damage onthe tank cap, replace it ‘The tank cap is consumable, and thecefore shouldbe renewed every toto three year. 10OPERATION 41. Starting AQ® QQ Warninc : + Never attempt engine start ina place where the fuel has been supplied = Otherwise, twill may cause ignition or fire. + Exhaust gas from the engine has foxic consequences. Do nat operate the engine in a poory-ventilated place, such as ina tunnel, building. et. = Operating the engine inthe poory-ventlated place may cause poisoning by exhaust gas. + In case of detection of any abnormality in sound, odor, vibration ater start, stop the engine immediately and cary out inspection. = If he engine is operated without attending such abnormality, an accident may occur + Confirm thatthe engine stops when the stop switch is set to “O" position When stating the engine, Keep a distance of atleast 3m. 1) When the engine is cold, or when the fuel it refueled (1) Set this machine on a fat space. {@) Set the stop switch o"1* postion. {@) Continue to push the primer pump unt fuel enters into the primer pump, ‘+ In general, fue enters into the carburetor by 7 to 10 pushes. ‘+ Ifthe primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of ‘gasoline retums fo the ful tank. (4) Liting the choke lever ofthe air leaner ight side, close the choke lever. (6) Hold the main handle with a let hand to prevent the engine {rom moving, sete down o take the stable postion. (6) Pullout stowy the startor handle tit a certain esistanceis fe. Rolum the stair handle backward once from this poston, then pul out wth force “+ Never pul the rope tothe ful + Once the start knob is pulled, never release your hand Immediately. Hold the start knob unt t returns fo ts eiginal point (7) Wien the engine starts, open the choke lever. ‘+ Open the choke lever progressively while checking the engine ‘operation. Be sure to open the choke lever to the full in the end. + In cold orwhen the engine is cooled dawn, never open the ‘choke lever suddenly. Otherwise, the engine may stop, (6) Continue warm-up operation for 2 to 3 minutes. (@) Rotation ofthe engine speed stabilzes and when from low speed making at high speed rotation, reaches the point ‘where accelerates smoothiy. is completion of warming up 4 ”