Hard Surface Vacuum
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1. 710 DESCRIPTION Intake flange 4 Intake flange 5 Intake flange 6 Intake flange 8 Intake nozzle 4 Intake nozzle 5 Intake nozzle 6 Intake nozzle 8 Exhaust flange 7 Intake hose 4 x 10 Intake hose 5 x 10 Intake hose 6 x 10 Intake hose 8 x 10 Exhaust hose 7 x 10 metal Hose clamp 4 Hose clamp 5 Hose clamp 6 Hose clamp 8 Squeeze ring 7 ITEMS NOT SHOWN 8 HP B amp S engine 8 HP B amp S I P engine 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 hex bolt engine mounting bolts 5 16 lock washer 5 16 18 hex nut Anti vibration bracket Dust control bag Liner bag Polypropylene bag Giant Vac Inc 680 B Re NNN ND ee RR RR RR RR rr N_ RR HP HK 680 B IC 1 Re NNN ND RRR o i n n ru Nenne HK He Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP Giant Vac Inc PARTS LIST NO 5716 REF PART NO NO DESCRIPTION FT30 FT36 1 27039 FT30 nose cone body 1 1 27040 FT36 nose cone body 1 2 27041 Door FT30 1 2 27042 Door FT36 1 3 27043 Hinge FT30 1 3 27044 Hinge FT36 1 4 23022 Lower adjuster bar 1 1 5 23023 Upper adjuster bar 1 1 5a 31283 Handle Grip 1 x 4 1 1 6 31101 U clip w 5 16 18 nut 1 1 7 20137 Intake flange and holder 4 1 1 7 20138 Intake flange and holder 5 1 1 8 27045 Cover plate 1 1 9 20145 Intake nozzle 4 1 1 9 20146 Intake nozzle 5 1 1 10 34002 Intake hose 4 1 1 10 34003 Intake hose 5 1 1 11 34011 Hose clamp 4 2 2 11 34012 Hose clamp 5 2 2 12 31031 5 16 x 32. 4 hex bolt 3 3 13 31436 5 16 lock nut 1 1 13a 31016 5 16 x 5 8 hex bolt 4 4 14 31003 5 16 lock washer 6 6 15 31004 5 16 hex nut 2 2 16 31100 3 16 rivets 12 16 17 31038 3 4 wing nut 2 2 18 33014 4 caster wheel 2 2 19 27020 30 brush holder 1 19 27019 36 brush holder 1 19a 31646 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 hex bolt 2 2 19b 31027 5 16 flat washer 2 2 19c 31003 5 16 lock washer 2 2 19d 31004 5 16 18 hex nut 2 2 20 27010 30 brush 1 20 27011 36 brush I I
3. a very rapid rate In operation it is best to bear down on the handles so that the front assembly is raised slightly off the ground Do not pass or stand on the air discharge side of the blowing nozzle with the engine running Stop operation when another person or an animal approaches HOSE ATTACHMENTS Many hose attachments are available for both vacuuming and blowing operations These are all mounted in the same manner as the foregoing They are ideal for cleaning leaves from hedges chimneys and stair wells as well as other applications MOTOR INSTRUCTIONS You have received a complete engine manual with your machine Be sure to especially note the instructions on OILING ALL MACHINES ARE SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED If you have any difficulties with the engine check the Yellow Pages of your phone book for the engine dealer nearest you rather than us as the engines are under their own manufacturer s warranty SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Training l Regard your Giant Vac as a piece of power equipment and teach this regard to all who will operate this unit 2 NEVER allow children or young teenagers to operate the Giant Vac 3 Be sure you know how to stop the engine at a MOMENT S NOTICE 4 Instruct children to keep away from the area of operation at all times Preparation 1 Before starting operation clear the entire work area of all debris that could catch on or be thrown by the Leaf
4. sweeping briskly with a stiff broom is sometimes desirable when the bag is extremely dirty A 510 liner bag is recommended for exceedingly dusty applications It fits inside the regular 210 dust control bag It is important the bag be kept clean for efficient operation of your Giant Vac Occasional dry cleaning is recommended TO AVOID INJURY DO NOT STAND BEHIND THE OPENING WITH THE ZIPPER OPEN WHILE THE ENGINE IS RUNNING NEVER INSERT ANY BODY PART OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECT IN ANY OPENING WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP Giant Vac Inc OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS BLOWING ATTACHMENT The blower attachment is a separate package which contains the exhaust blowing nozzle with an adjustable vane and the front baffle plate These are fastened to the power unit assembly with the exhaust blower attaching where the exhaust elbow goes and the baffle going on the front where the nose cone attaches This is done with the bolts supplied with the power unit assembly When using the blower unit it is important to install the front baffle plate to shield the high speed impellers REMEMBER THAT HIGH SPEED MOVING PARTS SHOULD BE TREATED WITH CARE WE HAVE INSTALLED SAFEGUARDS BE SURE TO USE THEM The blower unit can be mounted so that it is either facing the side or the front of the machine Changing the speed of your engine changes the force of the exhaust By using this method you can move litter into a neat row at
5. 003 28b 31592 29 31055 31 31057 32 31056 32a 31003 32b 31028 33 31010 DESCRIPTION Blower housing amp engine base S100 nose cone body 30HV nose cone body Blower air chute Intake baffle Exhaust elbow Impeller complete with Taper Lok hub amp hardware Taper Lok hub 1 1 8 5 16 lock washer 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Gr 5 hex bolt Lower handle left Lower handle right Upper handle Foam handle cover Handle brace Rubber gasket Throttle control 36 brush S100 30 brush 30HV 36 brush holder S100 30 brush holder 30HV 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 hex bolt 5 16 flat washer 5 16 lock washer 5 16 18 hex nut 4 caster assembly 3 4 wing nut Blower chute deflector 5 8 snap ring 5 8 flat washer 3 8 lock washer and nut 3 8 T bolt 3 8 lock washer 5 16 x 1 hex bolt 5 16 lock washer 5 16 18 wing nut 1 4 x 5 8 bolt lock washer and nut 5 16 x 1 3 4 bolt lock washer and nut 5 16 x 1 1 2 round slotted head bolt 5 16 lock washer 5 16 acorn nut 10 24 x 1 1 2 bolt lock washer and nut Giant Vac Inc 6801P _ NINNINESI N di RA A LU UVE NINE NNNINNN BM BFK BB BB BBD LU BB Be eee Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP PARTS LIST NO 5708 REF NO 34 34 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 40 40 40 40 41 42 42 42 42 42 PART NO 20111 20112 20113 20115 20145 20146 20147 20149 24511 34002 34003 34004 34006 34018 34011 34012 34013 34015 34047 39064 39066 31002 31003 31004 31591 210 510
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR ASSEMBLING AND OPERATING YOUR GIANT VAC MODELS 680 680IP As you unpack your Giant Vac power unit you will find the following parts 1 Power unit with motor impeller and wheels 1 Set of handles in three parts 1 Handle brace 1 Package of hardware Inspect parts for any damage that may have occurred in shipping If any are found save the packing box and IMMEDIATELY notify the transport carrier who delivered your machine as they are responsible for the damage and are the only ones to make any adjustments Before leaving our plant all dimensions are held to close tolerances and thus you will have little difficulty in assembling your Giant Vac if you follow these steps CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Gasoline and Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm As an owner of off road gasoline or diesel engine equipment and or as an employer you also may have an obligation under the California Occupational Safety and Health Act or under Proposition 65 to warn persons exposed to gas and diesel engine exhaust and or other Proposition 65 chemicals in and around your work place See California Health and Safety Code Section 25249 5 Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations at Section 1200 er seq Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations Section 5194 HANDLE AND THROTTLE CONNECTIONS The handles
7. Vac Di Unless there is very good artificial light use only during daylight 3 Fill gasoline driven machines outdoors Avoid spilling gasoline and DO NOT fill while the engine is running or while you are smoking Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP Giant Vac Inc Operation 1 NEVER INSERT ANY BODY PART OR OTHER FOREIGN OBJECT IN ANY OPENING WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING Di Do not operate with any guards or component parts removed from unit 3 Before making any adjustments or repairs stop engine and remove spark plug wire 4 While in operation keep all parts of body away from intake and exhaust sections 5 When operating machine keep people and pets a safe distance away 6 Before starting be certain to check the engine s OIL AND GASOLINE See engine manufacturer s Service Manual NEVER check the engine while engine is running or while you are smoking Check ONLY when engine is cold 7 Before starting the engine be certain the unit is completely assembled With your right hand set the throttle control to the on position When the engine is cold you might have to initially choke the engine the choke lever is next to the carburetor Next with your left hand pull the recoil starter rope slowly until you feel compression then pull fast and steady Do not let the recoil starter rope snap back by itself This may damage the rope or recoil starter assembly After the engine starts move the throttle lever down to
8. anual No 3079060 1 2001 Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP Giant Vac Inc engine and the bottom clip THIS IS IMPORTANT to prevent the throttle binding After starting your engine adjust the length of cable by loosening the screw at the throttle lever for proper engine operation ATTACHMENTS Your Giant Vac is extremely versatile therefore many attachments are available These are easily interchangeable and fasten to your machine as follows All attachments which are fastened to the suction end of the machine the large round hole in the front are secured by 3 8 T bolts and lock washers All attachments for the exhaust end of the machine the smaller hole at the top of the housing are fastened with 5 16 x 1 bolts lock washers and wing nuts This hardware is found in the package shipped with the power unit VACUUM UNIT The vacuum unit separately packaged contains the nose cone discharge elbow and dust control bag These are attached to the power unit by means of the hardware as described in the foregoing paragraph The nose cone is attached to the suction end of the machine and the exhaust elbow Ref 7 is attached to the exhaust end of the machine In general if your Giant Vac is being used on an even surface a 5 8 clearance for the nose cone is desirable The nose cone is adjusted for height by turning the caster assembly at the front of the nose cone and tightening the thumb nut after the desired height has b
9. approximately halfway MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE l Follow implicitly the engine manufacturer s recommendations for maintenance 2 Never adjust the Leaf Vac or change attachments until the engine has been turned off and the spark plug wire has been disconnected If carburetor adjustment is necessary stand to one side and keep feet and hands in the clear while making adjustments 4 Keep engine free from accumulations of grass leaves or excessive grease An accumulation of these combustible materials may result in a fire 5 Store gasoline in a safe and approved container in a cool dry place 6 Keep the Leaf Vac and fuel container in locked storage to prevent children from playing and or tampering with them Wa Gasoline powered equipment or fuel containers should not be stored in a basement or any closed area where heating or heat appliances or open pilot lights are present unless the fuel is completely drained from the power equipment and the fuel containers PT Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP Giant Vac Inc GIANT VAC WARRANTY GIANT VAC MFG INCORPORATED here in after called Giant Vac warrants each new Giant Vac to the original retail purchaser of the new Giant Vac equipment to be free from manufacturing defects in normal service for a period of 90 days unless it is used for rental purposes which limits the warranty to 30 days This warranty does not apply to engines tires or other parts that are purc
10. are made in three parts and have a telescopic fit The handles and handle brace should be completely assembled and then fastened to the vac as a unit When assembling the handles it is important that you DO NOT TIGHTEN ANY OF THE BOLTS until the assembly operations are complete With the bolts loose there will be enough movement to permit fast and easy assembly Proceed as follows Insert the two lower handles into the upper handle until the bolt holes are in line Fasten the handle brace to the handles with the two 5 16 x 1 1 2 round head bolts lock washers and acorn nuts In order to avoid tearing the bag THE HEADS OF THE BOLTS SHOULD BE ON THE INSIDE OF THE HANDLES AND THE ACORN NUTS ON THE OUTSIDE DO NOT TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS YET The handle assembly is now ready to attach to the vac Fasten the lower handles to the base with four 5 16 x 1 3 4 hex bolts lock washers and nuts DO NOT TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS YET Next install the handle brace to the stud on the housing with a 3 8 lock washer and nut Now that the handles are assembled to the machine tighten ALL bolts Take the throttle cable and run it along the left side of the handle about one third 1 3 its length Secure it with a clip about two inches 2 below the brace The throttle lever is secured to the handle by means of two 10 24 x 1 1 2 bolts lock washers and nuts Put the second clip just below the curve in the upper handle Make sure you have left a generous loop between the M
11. een set The brush at the back of the nose cone is easily raised or lowered by loosening two bolts and sliding the brush and brush holder by means of the adjustment slots provided The height of the brush depends upon the particular application Remember to re tighten the bolts after making any adjustments For the FT30 or FT36 nose cone attach the lifter handle U clip to the bolt for the handle on the left side of the upper handle replacing the acorn nut Next put the upper adjuster bar through the U clip and bolt the lower adjuster bar to it with two 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolts lock washers and nuts Then bolt the lower adjuster bar to the door on the nose cone using a 5 16 x 3 4 hex bolt and 5 16 lock nut To operate handle push handle to front of the machine then pull back and lock in U clip This will open and close the nose cone door for ease in picking up bulky items such as cans and bottles DUST CONTROL BAG The bag is held over the exhaust elbow by means of a fast tightening locking buckle A loop at the opposite end fits over the upper handle This is a very large capacity bag designed to keep dust to a minimum A vent is added at the upper end of the zippered opening for faster pick up on some applications This also allows the bag to be filled completely It should be emptied daily One way to clean the bag is to leave the zipper open and run the engine for a few minutes while shaking the bag vigorously Turning the bag inside out and
12. hased and warranted by their manufacturer Items such as bags grass catchers hoses and blades are not warranted as these are considered expendable items This warranty does not include equipment failures due to normal wear Any obligation under this warranty is expressly limited to the replacement or repair at an authorized servicing Giant Vac dealer or at a point designated by us of such parts as appear to us to have been defective All defective parts have to be returned freight prepaid before credit will be issued We shall not be liable for transportation charges in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty does not apply to a Giant Vac upon which repairs or alterations have been made by others except with our prior written approval We shall not be liable for consequential damages or contingent liabilities for the fitness of any Giant Vac for any particular purpose We make no other express implied or statutory warranty nor is anyone authorized to make any in our behalf Assembly Operating Instructions 680 680IP PARTS LIST NO 5708 REF PART NO NO 1 10007 3 27015 4 27017 5 24512 6 20102 7 24510 8 21558 8a 21559 8b 31003 8c 31646 9 23013 9a 23010 10 23009 10a 31590 11 23011 12 31105 13 35002 14 27011 14 27010 15 27019 15 27020 15a 31646 15b 31027 15c 31003 15d 31004 18 33014 18a 31038 20 24513 24 31000 24a 31001 25 31058 27 31026 27a 31008 28 31282 28a 31
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