Abstract: A dust collector having a selector valve which enables a cleaning pipe to be connected with either a suction circuit communicating with a dust collecting portion, or a discharge circuit communicating with the discharge opening of a fan. By carrying out the shifting operation of said selector valve, the dust collector can be changed to suck and collect dust, or to blow and gather dust without rearranging the cleaning pipe.

Abstract: Improved apparatus for supplying lubricating oil to the chain of a chain saw powered by an internal combustion engine. A lubricating oil tank is pressurized by communication with the crankcase of the engine, and the pressure forces oil from the oil tank to lubricate the saw chain. An air control valve is disposed in the air passage between the crankcase and the lubricating oil tank, and this valve is selectively operable to adjust the pressurization of the oil tank. The control valve is manually adjustable to adjust the pressurization of the lubricating oil tank, so as to accommodate changes in lubrication caused by factors such as changes in temperature, lubricating oil viscocity, or the like.

Abstract: A portable engine has a fan cover fixed to a front surface of a crankcase to cover a fan and to guide upward a blown stream of air generated by the fan, and a cylinder cover disposed behind and in series with the fan cover to cover an engine cylinder and to guide the blown stream toward the engine cylinder. The portable engine has a partition plate formed integrally with said crankcase to cover a step formed between the fan cover and the cylinder cover, and an ignition coil is fixed to the partition plate. According to this arrangement, heat of the engine cylinder will not be directly transmitted to the ignition coil to cause deterioration of the function of the ignition coil. The engine cylinder has positioning pieces which are engaged with positioning holes formed on the crankcase to allow easy assembling and a correct positioning of the engine cylinder and the crankcase.

Abstract: A transmission device adopted for a working tool such as a weed cutter having an engine, a rotary blade, and a gear case for supporting the rotary blade. The transmission device comprises an operation pipe for connecting the engine with the gear case, a transmission shaft disposed inside the operation pipe to transmit the torque of the engine to the rotary blade, and a bearing pipe interposed between the operation pipe and the transmission shaft. The inner surface of the bearing pipe contacts with the outer surface of the transmission shaft to support the transmission shaft rotatably. A plurality of grooves are formed circumferentially on the inner surface of the bearing pipe with predetermined intervals to reduce the contacting area thereof with respect to the transmission shaft. The transmission device further comprises a vibration isolator which is fixed to an end of the operation pipe and removably engaged with a clutch housing of the engine.

Abstract: A portable engine has a fan cover fixed to a front surface of a crankcase to cover a fan and to guide upward a blown stream of air generated by the fan, and a cylinder cover disposed behind and in series with the fan cover to cover an engine cylinder and to guide the blown stream toward the engine cylinder. The portable engine has a partition plate formed integrally with said crankcase to cover a step formed between the fan cover and the cylinder cover, and an ignition coil is fixed to the partition plate. According to this arrangement, heat of the engine cylinder will not be directly transmitted to the ignition coil to cause deterioration of the function of the ignition coil.

Abstract: The device is an air intake apparatus for a chain saw. There is a hollow main casing having front and rear ends. A handle extends above the casing. The handle is fixed to the casing. An engine is disposed in the casing. A carburator is disposed in the casing front adjacent to a fuel tank. An oil tank is disposed at the casing rear.

Abstract: Dust collection apparatus is disclosed adapted for both vacuuming and blowing/sweeping functions. The apparatus consists of a single, self-contained unit comprising a blower, a cleaning hose, an engine, a collecting area, inlet and outlet passages, and a switching valve which can switch the internal airflow so as to convert the cleaning hose from a vacuuming function to a blowing/sweeping function.

Abstract: There is provided a piggyback type blower unit. The blower unit comprises a piggyback frame, a fan case incorporating a fan, a powder tank arranged on top of the fan case, a fuel tank arranged behind said fan case, and an engine fixed behind the fan case and on top of the fuel tank. The piggyback frame comprises hollow frame members and is connected to the suction side of the engine to form a suction path for sucking and supplying air for the engine through the suction path, or connected to the suction side of the fan to form a suction path for sucking and supplying air for the fan through the suction path. An air cleaner is inserted within the hollow piggyback frame on the suction path communicating with the suction side of the engine.

Abstract: A chemicals spreader to be carried on the back of an operator has a pack board which has a plurality of grooves provided on the front side thereof for exhausting air. The air is supplied by a fan which is to make a mixture of air and chemicals. The chemicals spreader also has a horizontal frame having a plurality of holes for exhausting air toward the back of the operator.

Abstract: There is provided a suction device for a chain saw, comprising a suction chamber communicating with a suction port of a carburetor for an engine accommodated within the chain saw, and a muffling path formed within a rear handle of the chain saw to pass through said rear handle and provide communication between the suction chamber and atmosphere so that the suction noise of said engine is prevented from propagating outside due to the interference with the internal wall of said muffling path without providing separately for the chain saw a suction muffler or an air cleaner having a suction muffling path.

Abstract: A compact engine and blower contained in a portable casing. The engine fuel tank, its inlet port and the closure for the inlet port all are located within the casing, which has a cover openable, for access to the fuel inlet port. The casing cover can be latched closed only when the fuel inlet closure is properly placed on the inlet port.

Abstract: A cylinder cover being connected to a fan cover, covering the top section of a cylinder. The cylinder cover covering the cylinder of an engine has an opening section at a position close to the fan cover. The opening section of the cylinder cover is covered by a freely removable cover section being secured to the cylinder cover.

Abstract: A vibration-damping device is disclosed for damping the vibrations between a vibration generating and a vibration receiving assembly such as is found with the casing and the handles of a chain saw. In a preferred embodiment, the chain saw casing is provided with a fitting hole having two pairs of radially projecting arcuate portions each designed for abutting engagement with radially projecting fitting members. The first fitting members are provided at the circumference of a cylinder of elastic material which is attached for the vibration receiving assembly. The second radially projecting fitting members are provided at the circumference of a head piece which mounts on the casing and holds the elastic cylinder in place.

Abstract: Improvements in air blower driven debris collecting devices are disclosed including interchangeable air driven dispenser attachments for dispensing liquids and powders dispersed in an air stream; a debris collector including a portable air blower, a hand held debris pick-up nozzle, and a free standing debris collecting container; and an improved housing construction for a portable blower wherein the air intake and engine exhaust ports are positioned so as not to interfere with the operator carrying the blower and having an integral air cleaner filter holder for the engine carburator.