Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT08550 Homelite
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Blower/Vac UT08550/UT08951 Y our blower/vac has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’ s high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
P age 2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .............................
P age 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 Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
P age 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Do not opera te vacuum witho ut vacuum bag instal led; flyi ng debr is could cause serio us injury . Always clos e vacu um bag completely before operating. Always hold the blower in your right hand, refer to the Operation section, later in this manual for additional information.
P age 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this pr oduct. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the pr oduct better and safer . SYMBOL NAME EXPLANA TION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety .
P age 6 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 product to your nearest AU TH OR IZ ED SERV ICE CEN TER for r epai r . Wh en serv icin g, use only identical replacement parts.
P age 7 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS W eight ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8.75 lbs. Engine displacement ...
P age 8 WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts ar e replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or cr eate accessories not recommended for use with this product.
P age 9 ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Sto p th e en gi ne a nd di sc on ne ct th e sp ar k pl ug wire before installing parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Failur e to do so could result in possible serious personal injury . INST ALLING THE BLOWER TUBE See Figure 2.
P age 10 ASSEMBL Y INST ALLING THE V ACUUM TUBES See Figures 5 - 6. WARNING: Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury . Always 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.
P age 11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you car eless. Re me mbe r tha t a ca rel es s f ra ct io n of a s ec on d is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool.
P age 12 ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 7 - 8. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. TO ST ART A COLD ENGINE: Place the throttle/stop lever in the high speed ( ) position.
P age 13 OPERA TING THE BLOWER See Figure 10. WARNING: Always hold the blower away from your body , keeping clearance between your body and the product. Any contact with the housing can result in bur ns and/or other serious personal injury . Hold the blower with the handle in your right hand.
P age 14 OPERA TION V ACUUM OPERA TION See Figure 11. WARNING: Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes, vacuum bag, handle knob, and handle installed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . Install the vacuum tubes, handle, handle knob, and bag.
P age 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replac ement parts. Use of any other parts may cr eate 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.
P age 16 SP ARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact r eplacement and replace annually , or more frequently if necessary . WARNING: Be car eful not to cr oss-thread the spark plug. Cross- threading will seriously damage the pr oduct.
P age 17 TROUBLESHOOTING Pr oblem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls har der now than when new . Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder .
P age 18 LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original r etail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor pr oduct is fr ee from defect in ma.
P age 19 THE FOLLO WIN G CALI FORNIA AIR RES OUR CES BOARD (CARB ) ST A TEMEN T ONL Y APPLIE S TO MOD EL NUM BERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Prod ucts, Inc.
P age 20 EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED P ARTS 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 .....
P age 21 NOTES.
987000-050 10-18-07 (REV :02) OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Blower/Vac UT08550/UT08951 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www .
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