TRUPER SOPLA-26 22cc Motor Gas Backpack Blower Instruction Manual

TRUPER SOPLA-26 22cc Motor Gas Backpack Blower Instruction Manual

To gain the best performance of the tool, prolong the duty life, make the Warranty valid if necessary, and to avoid hazards of fatal injuries please read and understand this Manual before using the tool.

Keep this manual for future references.
The illustrations in this manual are for reference only. They might be different from the real tool.

Use and care recommendations

Technical Data

Fuel Specifications

• The tool is built with an air-cooled, 2-strike engine using unleaded gasoline and high-quality auto-mixing oil with fuel stabilizer specified for air-cooled, 2-stroke engines.
• The motor is certified to run with unleaded gasoline for vehicles with octane rating 87 ([R+M]/2) or higher.
• Do not use any type of pre-mixed gasoline with oil sold in service stations, especially for motorcycles, etc.
• Do not use engine oil for self-propulsion, or two-cycle oil outboard motor.
• The ratio in the mix shall be 50 parts of gasoline per 1 part oil (50:1 ratio). Prepare the mix in a container approved to store gasoline. Always mix thoroughly before pouring into the motor tank.

General Motor Tool safety Warnings

Safety Warnings for Using Blower

• Safety is a combination of common sense, alert mind and knowledge about how the tool works.
• Read the manual carefully before you start using the tool. Pay close attention to safety rules, alert symbols and danger, warning and attention labels. Also read all the stickers on the tool.

Fuel Handling

• Never smoke where there is fuel present or the filling up area or where the oil mix is prepared or while operating the tool.
•   To reduce the risk of fire or burns handle fuel with care. It is extremely flammable.
• Prevent that gasoline or oil make contact with your skin.
• Protect your eyes to prevent gasoline or oil spills. If there is any type of accidental contact rinse immediately with clear water. If there is irritation see your physician.
• Mix and store fuel in a designated container.

• Mix fuel outdoors away from fire or sparks.
• Before re-fueling the tool stop the turn off the motor, set it on clear ground and wait for the motor to cool down.
• Before operating the machine clean any amount of fuel that might have dripped onto the tool.
• Check for fuel leaks. If any, fix the leaks before using the tool to prevent fire, injury or burns.
• Set the tool away at least 30 feet away from the filling up place before starting the motor.
• For no reason at all burn spilled fuel to get rid of it.
• For no reason at all use any fuel different from the one specified in this manual for the tool.

When Operating the Blower

• Make sure the pipes are not pointing towards people or animals before starting the motor.
• **** Hold the blower correctly and keep both feet firmly supported on the ground.
• Keep your full body away from the muffler. Otherwise it can produce severe burns.
• Keep the tool away from flammable material.
• Do not carry out adjustments to the tool with the motor running.
• Stay alert to any type of hazards. The noise of the tool could prevent you to notice dangerous situations.

After Operating the Blower

• Always carry the tool with the motor off and the muffler away from your body. Before putting it up into a vehicle empty the fuel tank.
• Set the motor off before resting the tool. DO NOT leave the motor running unattended. Allow it to cool down before storing the tool.
• Service and repairs to the tool shall only be carried out in a Authorized Service Center.

Before Operating the Blower

•   Never run the tool when tired, sick or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or prescription medicine.
• Wear adequate clothes to operate the tool: tight clothes, thick trousers non-skid safety boots, heavy-duty protecting gloves and safety eyeglasses with side protection under ANSI Z87.1 Standard.
• ****Remove any accessory or loose clothes that could get caught inside the motor. Fix long hair so that it stays at shoulder level.
• Double check the tool is in perfect conditions. Do not start the machine if misadjusted or not fully assembled preventing it to work properly, or if the fuel tank shows leaks or loose screws.
• Make sure the tool is clean, dry and free of oil or fuel.
• Double check the work area is open and well ventilated.
• In extreme weather check, there is no ice or condensation in the tool.
• Make sure visibility and light conditions are adequate to clearly watch the job. Otherwise do not use the tool.

Assembly Recommendations

• **** In the event that some parts are missing do not start the tool until replacing them. Otherwise the user may suffer severe personal injuries.
• **** Do not try to modify the tool or manufacture accessories not recommended for the tool. Otherwise the user may be hurt making the warranty void.
• **** When gaining access to mobile parts disconnect the spark plug cable in the motor to prevent an accidental start up that causes severe injuries to the user.

Parts

Assembly

Fuel Supply

Start Up

Operation

• Double check the straps are properly adjusted to your back and your body weight is well distributed on both feet.
• Keep the nozzle close to the ground.
• **** Do not point the nozzle towards people or animals. Otherwise, you can cause severe injury.
• Press the trigger so that air starts flowing out through the nozzle.
• Move from one side to the other and rotate your waist. Keep the nozzle close to the ground. Start sweeping leaves or residue.

Maintenance

• Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the tool, turn off the motor. Wait until all moving parts stop. Disconnect the spark plug cable and separate it from the spark plug. Otherwise you could get severely injured and/or the tool gets damaged.

Cleaning the Air Filter

• Adjust the choke lever into the “Full” position ( ).
• Pressing the lock in the upper side, remove the air filter cover.
• Using compressed air or a brush; remove as much as possible, dust and sawdust accumulated in the uncovered area when removing the motor cover.
• Remove the air filter.
• Depending upon usage, give the filter a superficial cleansing. Tap the air filter against a flat and smooth surface. Remove most particles, sawdust and dust.
• Also, you could use compressed air. Blow away dirt on both sides.
• For a more thorough cleansing, wash the air filter with lukewarm soapy water. Rinse and let it dry before setting it back in the tool.
• If using compressed air to dry the filter, blow on both sides.
• Set back the air filter. Double check it fits perfectly in its place.

General Cleansing

• Using a brush or compressed air clean and clear the ventilation slots in the starter unit as needed.
• Likewise, periodically clean and blow the motor cylinder blades and the fan blades. Remove all particles. Otherwise, the motor overheats and gets damaged.
• According to the type of fuel and oil used, or the working conditions, the exhaust outlet and muffler could get obstructed with carbon deposits. If you notice power loss in the tool, said deposits need to be removed. Take the tool to a TRUPER Authorized Service Center to carry out this service.

Idle Adjustment

• If the motor starts, works and throttles but is not running idle, turn to the right the idle screw to the right to run the motor idle.
• If the blower is blowing when the motor is running idle, turn the idle screw to the left. It reduces the speed and the blower stops blowing.
• If the blower is still blowing, when the motor is running idle after adjusting the screw, turn off the tool and stop using. Take it to a TRUPER Authorized Center to adjust.

Spark Plug Replacement

• The motor runs with a Champion RCJ-6Y spark plug or Torch L7RTC, with a 0.025” electrode gap. Replace with a similar spark plug once a year.
• Using a wrench loosen the worn spark plug to the left side. Remove it.
• Insert the new spark plug and tighten to the right side with your hand. Then, give half-a-turn with the wrench.
• Use care not to damage the spark plug thread. Otherwise the motor could get severely damaged.

Exhaust and Muffler Cleansing

• According upon type of fuel, the amount of oil used and/or working conditions, the tool exhaust and muffler could get clogged with carbon deposits. If noticing power loss, the deposits should be removed to increase performance. Go to a TRUPER Authorized
  Service Center to carry out this service.

• There is a spark arrester inside the muffler. After long working periods the screen gets dirty and the muffler should be replaced. Take it to be replaced in a TRUPER Authorized Service Center.

Tool Storage
When storing the tool for one month or longer consider the following considerations:

• Drain all the fuel from the fuel tank into an approved gasoline container. The remaining fuel mix should be reused in another two-cycle motor using a 50:1 ratio.
• Run the motor until all remaining fuel burns and it stops. Eliminate any fuel residues and avoid damaging gum build-up in the fuel system.
• Clean the tool thoroughly.
• Store the unit in a well-ventilated area. Keep it away from corrosive agents such as gardening chemicals, de-icing salts. Keep it away from children.
• Comply with all the government regulations dealing with safety and handling of fuel.

• TRUPER Authorized Service Center

Troubleshooting

Authorized Service Centers

In the event of any problem contacting a Truper Authorized Service Center, please see our webpage www.truper.com to get an updated list, or call our toll-free numbers 800 690-6990 or 800 018-7873 to get information about the nearest Service Center.

Warranty policy

Warranty. Duration: 1 year. Coverage: parts, components and workmanship against manufacturing or operating defects, except if used under conditions other than normal; when it was not operated in accordance with the instructive; was altered or repaired by personnel not authorized by Truper®. To make the warranty valid, present the product, stamped policy or invoice or receipt or voucher, in the establishment where you bought it or in Corregidora 22, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, 06060, where you can also purchase parts, components,
consumables and accessories. It includes the costs of transportation of the product that derive from its fulfillment of its service network. . Phone number 800-018-7873. Made in China. Imported by Truper, S.A. de C.V. Parque Industrial 1, Parque Industrial Jilotepec, Jilotepec, Edo. de Méx. C.P. 54257, Phone number 761 782 9100.

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