Leaf Blower11/02/2024
Maintenance for a leaf blower
For a leaf blower to work optimally, maintenance needs to be performed after set intervals. Some maintenance can be performed easily, and some needs to be carried out by an authorised dealer.
Maintenance for a petrol-powered leaf blower
- Clean the external parts of the product with a dry cloth. Do not use water.
- Make sure that the control handle operates correctly.
- Make sure that the start/stop switch operates correctly.
- Check the engine, the fuel tank and the fuel lines for leaks.
- Clean the air filter and replace if necessary. How to clean or replace the air filter on your leaf blower
- Tighten nuts and screws.
- Check the air intake and make sure that it is not blocked.
- Check the starter and the starter rope for damage.
- Check the vibration damping units for damage, cracks and deformation. Make sure that the vibration damping units are correctly installed.
- Check the spark plug. How to clean or replace a spark plug on a leaf blower
- Clean the cooling system. How to clean the cooling system on a leaf blower
- Clean the external surface of the carburettor and the area around it.
- Clean the air intake for the fan.
- Clean the fuel tank.
- Examine all cables and connections.
Maintenance for a battery-powered leaf blower
WARNING: Remove the battery before you perform any maintenance.
- Clean the external parts of the product with a dry cloth. Do not use water.
- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
- Make sure that the start/stop button works correctly and is not damaged.
- Make sure that the power trigger and the power trigger lockout function correctly from a safety point of view.
- Make sure that all controls work and are not damaged.
- Make sure that the screws and nuts are tight.
- Make sure that the battery release button on the battery works and locks the battery in the product.
- Check that the battery charger is not damaged and functions correctly.
- Make sure that the battery is not damaged.
- Make sure that the battery is charged.
- Make sure that the air intake of the motor is not dirty. Clean the air intake with compressed air.
- Clean the air intake for the fan.
- Do a check of the connections between the battery and the product.
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