Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT08042 Homelite
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL V AC A TT ACK II UT08042 and UT08542 Y our blower has been engineered and manufactur ed to Homelite’ s high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, tr ouble-fr ee performance.
2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .....................................
2 3 WARNING: READ AND UNDERST AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS n Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
4 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed; flying debris could cause serious injury. Always close vacuum bag completely before operating. � n Always hold the blower in your right hand, refer to the “Op era tion Ins truct ion s,” late r in thi s manua l for ad ditio nal information.
4 5 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 .
6 7 SERVICE Servicing requir es extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the pr oduct to your nearest AUT HORI ZED SERVI CE CENT ER for rep air . Whe n ser vic ing, use only identical replacement parts.
6 7 Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS W eight ............................................................... .......................................................................................................... 9.8 lbs. Engine displacement ........
8 9 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.
8 9 UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly . n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list ar e included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
10 11 ASSEMBL Y 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. ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figure 3.
10 11 ASSEMBL Y 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. INST ALLING THE V ACUUM TUBES See Figures 6 - 7.
12 13 FILLING THE T ANK WARNING: Alw ays sto p the eng ine befor e fill ing the fuel tank. Nev er 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.
12 13 Fig. 9 OPERA TION ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 8. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. TO START A COLD ENGINE: n Place the blower on a flat, bare surface. n Make sure cruise control is locked in the IDLE position.
14 15 OPERA TION Fig. 12 Fig. 11 � n Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. �� n Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes and air filters. �� n Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
14 15 OPERA TION n Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube. n Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside. � n To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects.
16 17 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servic ing, use only identical Homelite rep lacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
16 17 MAINTENANCE SP ARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor scr een inside muffler body . After extended use the screen can become dirty and you may need to have the muf fler replaced by an authorized servicing dealer . WARNING: Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place.
18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start. 1. No spark. 2. No fuel. 3. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. 1. Check spark.
18 19 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT Ho me li te Co ns um er Pr odu cts, Inc . war rant s to th e ori gina l retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
20 21 W ARRANTY HOMEL ITE CONSUME R PRODU CTS, INC., LIMITED WAR RANTY FEDERA L AND CALIFO RNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
20 21 W ARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED P AR TS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Y early or Y early CA T AL YTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBL Y .
983000-594 2-05 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL V AC A TT ACK II UT08042 and UT08542 HOMELITE CONSUMER Pr oducts, Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www .
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