Homelite UT08542A Blower User Manual
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1. 22 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit Never start or run the engine inside a closed area breath ing exhaust fumes can kill Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 50 ft away Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short pants jewelry of any kind or go barefoot To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts do not wear loose clothing scarves neck chains and the like Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not operate in poor lighting Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to2. ON Pull the starter rope until the engine runs TO STOP See Figure 9 Release the throttle trigger and push STOP on the engine switch OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figures 10 11 1D A WARNING Always hold the blower away from your body keeping clearance between your body and the product Any con tact with the housing can result in burns and or other serious personal injury PROPER OPERATING POSITION E Start the blower refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand as shown To keep from scattering debris blow around the outer edges of a debris pile Never blow directly into the center of a pile Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed Comply with the times listed in local ordinances To reduce sound levels limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time OPERATION Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job Check your equipment before operation especially the muffler air intakes and air filters Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing E In dusty conditions slightly dampen surfaces when water is available Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters s
3. HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle VACUUM The blower will convert to a powerful vacuum mulcher using no tools VACUUM BAG The vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily using the vacuum bag adaptor VACUUM TUBES The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower without using any tools WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE The wide sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered during blower operation ASSEMBLY UNPACKING A This product requires assembly WARNING Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result included in possible serious personal injury E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care A WARNING fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso m If any parts are damaged or missing please call ries not recommended for use with this tool Any such 1 800 242 4672 for assistance alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal PACKING LIST injury NOTE Read and Ih t dst ith Read and remove all hang tags and store with your Uppe
4. agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline Excess fuel should be used up in other 2 cycle engine powered equipment ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores Air Filter Power Spark Plug 2 Cycle Oil Homelite A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this product are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recom mended can result in serious personal injury TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start 1 No spark 1 Check spark Remove spark plug Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder Pull the rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip If there is no spark repeat test with a new spark plug 2 No fuel 2 Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel If bulb does not fill primary fuel delivery system is blocked Contact a service dealer If primer bulb fills engine may be flooded proceed to next item 3 Engine is flooded 3 Set the start lever to the START position Sque
5. authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty Homelite Consumer Products Inc is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty The California Air Resources Board s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission related warranted parts regula tions do not include a parts list but EPA considers emission related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below These warranted parts are Carburetor Spark Plug Ignition Air Filter and Fuel Filter MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by Homelite Consumer Products Inc in the operator s manual LIMITATIONS The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect lack of required maintenance repairs improperly performed or replace ments not conforming to Homelite Consumer Products Inc specifications that adversely affect performance and or durability and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Homelite Cons
6. sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped when the unit is running to avoid flying debris Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire Do not operate near an open flame Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces barbeque pits brush piles etc Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpre tation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand peed The Op iat Manual operator s manual before using this product Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in ong Hair personal injury Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place lt Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured Loose Clothing Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil Gasoline and Oil SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings
7. ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE HOMELITE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER MECHANIC S TRAVEL TIME TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED TRAVEL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty applies to all HOMELITE products manufactured by HOMELITE and sold in the United States and Canada To locate your nearest service dealer dial 1 800 242 4672 or log on to our website at www homelite com WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES The U S Environmental Protectio
8. OPERATOR S MANUAL VAC ATTACK UT08542A Your blower has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Homelite product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS a 2 General Safety RUIGS 3 opce ene eee 4 A 5 6 7 8 A EE 9 11 SN ATI OM 12 15 16 17 0 ieee ities aide een Gee 17 18 19 21 Parts Ordering ni Aviat ane
9. RRANTY COVERAGE The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California In other states 1997 and later model year nonroad engines are also warranted for two years If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Homelite Consumer Products Inc free of charge OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES a As the nonroad or small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of required maintenance listed in your operator s manual Homelite Consumer Products Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your nonroad or small off road engine but Homelite Consumer Products Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non warranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer b As the nonroad or small off road engine owner you should be aware however that Homelite Consumer Products Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your nonroad or small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unap proved modifications c You are responsible for presenting your nonroad or small off road engine to a Homelite Consumer Products Inc service dealer as soon as a prob
10. action 21 OPERATOR S MANUAL VAC ATTACK UT08542A A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 SERVICE For parts or service contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you please call 1 800 242 4672 or visit us online at www homelite com REPAIR PARTS The model number of this product is found on a plate or label attached to the housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER UT08542A SERIAL NUMBER HOMELITE CONSUMER Products Inc 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 Phone 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com 983000 781 5 05
11. are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury 2 WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles 2 safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglas
12. could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used the type and amount of oil used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits If you notice low power from the blower have a qualified service technician check the exhaust port and muffler for carbon deposits Removing the carbon deposits should restore performance to the blower FUEL CAP A WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury The fuel cap contains a non serviceable filter and a check valve Aclogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace the fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Y with 0 63 mm 0 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement part and replace annually WARNING Be careful not to cross thread the spark plug Cross threading will seriously damage the product STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for gasoline Run engine until it stops Clean all foreign material from the blower Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive
13. creens patios grills porches and gardens Watch out for children pets open windows or freshly washed cars and blow debris safely away E Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground After using blowers or other equipment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris in trash receptacles E Use the wide sweeper nozzle for the everyday blowing operation This nozzle allows for more area to be covered during the blowing operation The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves It allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK THROTTLE LOCK See Figure 12 The Cruise Control throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without continuously holding the throttle trigger THROTTLE TRIGGER TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL E For full throttle depress the throttle trigger fully and slide the cruise control selector as far forward as possible To reduce engine speed slide the cruise control selector toward the back of the blower until the desired speed is reached To release cruise control return the selector to the idle position VACUUM OPERATION See Figure 13 E Install the vacuum tubes and bag Refer to Installing the Vacuum Bag and Installing the Vacuum Tubes earlier in this manual Start the blower Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual E Place the leaf bag strap over your hea
14. d and onto your left shoulder Hold the upper handle in your right hand and the lower handle in your left hand Move the blower from side to side along outer edge of the debris To avoid clogging do not place the vacuum tube directly into the debris pile 14 OPERATION E Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside To avoid injury to the operator or unit do not pick up rocks broken glass bottles or other similar objects f the vacuum tubes should clog stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the obstruction E Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the debris from the blower fan housing Remove the bag and clear the tube A small rod or stick may be required to clear the entire tube length Ensure that all debris has been cleared before reassembling the vacuum tubes 15 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use U
15. d in this operator s manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the HOMELITE product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any HOMELITE product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE HOMELITE product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter Pulleys Starter Ropes Drive Belts Tines Felt Washers Hitch Pins Mulching Blades Blower Fans Blower and Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bags and Straps Guide Bars Saw Chains HOMELITE reserves the right to change or improve the design of any HOMELITE product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO YEAR ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD HOMELITE S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE
16. eze the trigger and pull the rope repeat edly until the engine starts and runs NOTE Depending on the severity of the flood ing this may require numerous pulls of the rope Engine does not reach full 1 Incorrect oil fuel mixture 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix speed and emits excessive 50 1 smoke 2 Air filter is dirty 2 Clean air filter Refer to Replacing and Clean ing Air Filter earlier in this manual 3 Spark arrestor screen is dirty 3 Contact a servicing dealer 4 Spark plug fouled 4 Clean or replace spark plug Reset spark plug gap Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual Engine starts runs and 1 Idle speed screw on carburetor 1 Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase accelerates but will not idle needs adjustment idle speed See Figure 15 18 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material workmanship and agrees to repair or replace at Homelite Consumer Products Inc s discretion any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase One year for the following units All Yard Broom Trimlite and Bandit Two years if the product is used for personal family or household use 90 days if used for any other purpose such as commercial or rental This warranty extends to the orig
17. inal retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of the HOMELITE product manufactured or supplied by HOMELITE and found in the reasonable judgment of HOMELITE to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized HOMELITE service dealer without charge for parts and labor The product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period The expense of delivering the HOMELITE product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner HOMELITE S responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any HOMELITE product Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed by an authorized HOMELITE service dealer This warranty is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase for any HOMELITE product that is used for rental or commercial purposes or any other income producing purpose This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE product that has been subject to misuse neglect negligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specifie
18. ination Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock wise Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock wise Wipe spilled fuel from the product Move at least 30 ft away from refueling area before start ing the product NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use A WARNING Check for fuel leaks A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately If you find any leaks correct the problem before using the product Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING THROTTLE See Figure 8 TRIGGER Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm TO START A COLD ENGINE Place the blower on a flat bare surface Make sure cruise control is locked in the IDLE position Do not engage the throttle trigger or cruise control during the start up process E Push the primer bulb slowly 7 times Move the choke lever the full choke position marked START Pull the starter rope until the engine runs Allow the engine to run 15 seconds then engage the throttle trigger to begin operation TO START A WARM ENGINE Move the choke lever to the full choke position marked TO STOP PUSH PRIMER BULB START STOP
19. lem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Homelite Consumer Products Inc Customer Representative at 1 800 242 4672 COVERAGE Homelite Consumer Products Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small off road engine will be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet all applicable regulations Homelite Consumer Products Inc also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small off road engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California In all other states for 1997 and later model years EPA requires manufacturers to warrant non road engines for two years These warranty periods will begin on the date the nonroad or small off road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be replaced by Homelite Consumer Products Inc at no cost to the owner Homelite Consumer Products Inc shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Homelite Consumer Products Inc engine dealer or warranty station Any authorized work done at an
20. m stances Use only Homelite replacement parts and accessories Failure to do so may cause poor performance possible injury Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Operator s Manual Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace damaged parts SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed flying debris could cause serious injury Always close vacuum bag completely before operating Always hold the blower in your right hand refer to the Operation section later in this manual for additional information To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury Stop the engine before opening the vacuum door or installing changing tubes Do not put hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or remov ing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached When used as a blower always install the blower tubes When used as a vacuum always install the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag Make
21. n Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Homelite Consumer Products Inc are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your nonroad or small off road engine In California new small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the state s stringent anti smog standards In other states new 2000 and later model year nonroad engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small nonroad engines The nonroad engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U S EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser Homelite Consumer Products Inc must warrant the emission control system on your nonroad or small off road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your nonroad or small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system the ignition system the catalytic converter Also included may be hoses belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Homelite Consumer Products Inc will repair your nonroad or small off road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WA
22. r Blower Tube g tag Operator s Manual Wide Sweeper Nozzle High Velocity Nozzle Upper and Lower Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bag Vacuum Bag Adaptor Tube Clamp 2 Cycle Engine Oil Operator s Manual ASSEMBLY A WARNING Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before installing parts making adjustments cleaning or when not in use Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury NOZZLE UPPER BLOWER TUBE ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figure 3 Screw the nozzle onto the upper blower tube and tighten securely Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed E Place clamp around the neck of the blower housing outlet Do not tighten the knob yet Align the locking tab on upper blower tube with the slot in the blower housing outlet push the tube into the housing Twist to lock into place Rotate the tube so the nozzle is pointing upward as shown Tighten the knob securely To remove the tubes loosen the knob on the clamp VACUUM BAG Rotate the tubes to unlock them remove tube from the blower housing outlet INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG See Figures 4 5 E Remove the nozzle and upper blower tube from the blower Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as shown E Align the locking tab on the bag adaptor with the slot the blower housing outlet push the bag adaptor into the housing Twist to lock into place Tighten the wing nu
23. reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust Check the work area before each use Remove all objects such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Over reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen this screen is located inside the muffler Product users on United States Forest Service land and in some states must comply with fire prevention regula tions This product is equipped with a spark arrestor however other user requirements may apply Check with the fed eral state or local authorities in your area Before storing allow the engine to cool Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury handle fuel with care It is highly flammable Do not smoke while handling fuel Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Select bare ground stop engine and allow to cool before refueling Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 ft away from refueling site before starting engine Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circu
24. ree from leaves and pine needles MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires premixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil The mixture should be at a 50 1 ratio using Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil If Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil is not available use a high quality 2 cycle engine oil mixed at a 50 1 ratio See chart later in this section TO MIX THE FUEL E Use clean container that is approved for use with gasoline E Mix the Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container according to the instructions on the oil package This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 2 or higher Do not use automotive oil or 2 cycle outboard oil NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period PREMIUM EXACT MIX 50 1 GASOLINE OIL 1 Gallon US 2 6 02 1 Liter 20 20 ml 12 FILLING THE TANK A WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move at least 30 ft from the refueling area before starting engine Do not smoke while filling the tank Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con tam
25. se clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figure 14 For proper performance and long life keep air filter clean Push down on the latch of the air filter cover carefully pull the top of the air filter cover so it pivots away from the base E Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water Rinse and let dry completely E Reinstall the air filter into the air filter base Pivot the cover back in place Push the latch back into the slot and ensure the cover is locked in place NOTE For best performance the air filter should be replaced annually AIR FILTER AIR FILTER COVER MAINTENANCE SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler body After extended use the screen can become dirty and you may need to have the muffler replaced by an authorized servicing dealer A WARNING Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place Failure to do so
26. ses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS WIG INE 9 8 Ibs Engine 5 2 O 30cc Air Velocity CRUISE CONTROL HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE THROTTLE LOCK TUBE CLAMP THROTTLE TRIGGER UPPER BLOWER TUBE WET LEAF SCRAPER WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE INLET COVER DOOR KNOB DOOR FEATURES VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP VACUUM BAG ADAPTOR 1 AIS ENGINE SWITCH VACUUM BAG STARTER GRIP PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER KNOW YOUR BLOWER See Figures 1 2 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the blower using no tools CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK The cruise control throttle lock feature allows you to oper ate the blower without continuously holding the throttle trigger HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE The high velocity nozzle allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower MOTOR The blower has a powerful 30cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs MULCHER The blower is equipped with a mulcher feature that efficiently reduces leaves at a 12 1 ratio UPPER VACUUM LOWER VACUUM LOWER
27. t securely Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is upright Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before starting the unit 10 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES See Figures 6 7 INLET COVER TO INSTALL THE VACUUM TUBES lt DOOR Screw the upper and lower vacuum tubes together tighten securely E Loosen the door knob on the inlet cover door and open Place the notch in the support arm of the upper vacuum tube under the hinge of the inlet cover door Push the upper vacuum tube into the blower housing Align the upper vacuum tube knob with the hole in the housing and tighten securely TO REMOVE THE VACUUM TUBES Loosen the upper vacuum tube knob E Remove the vacuum tubes from the blower housing Close the inlet cover door and tighten the door knob securely 17 ean hat SQL VACUUM TUBE NOTCH IN SUPPORT ARM 11 OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn E Keeping decks and driveways f
28. umer Products Inc and b replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours 20 WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations You have made an investment toward protecting the environment In order to maintain this product s original emission level please refer to the maintenance section below EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY AIR FILTER ASSY includes Filter SPARK SCREEN CARBURETOR ASSY includes Heat Dam Gaskets FUEL TANK ASSY includes Fuel Lines Fuel Cap Fuel Filter IGNITION ASSY includes Spark Plug ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Homelite Help Line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisf
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