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Maintenance for a leaf blower

Updated 11 February, 2024

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

Daily maintenance
  • 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.
Weekly maintenance
Monthly maintenance
  • 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.

Daily 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.
Weekly maintenance
  • 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.
Monthly maintenance
  • Do a check of the connections between the battery and the product. 

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