Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product UT08981 Homelite
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OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Backpack Blower UT08580/UT08981 (ALL VERSIONS) Y our backpack blower has been engineered and manufactur ed to Homelite’ s high standard 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 Always hold the control handle in your right hand. Refer to the Operat ion section later in this manual for additional instructions. To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required.
P age 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. 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 r equires 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 THO RI ZED SERV ICE CENT ER for r epa ir . When serv ic ing , use only identical replacement parts.
P age 7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS W eight .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 lbs. Engine displacement .
P age 8 WARNING: If any parts ar e damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts ar e replaced. Failur e to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or cr eate accessories not recommended for use with this tool.
P age 9 ASSEMBL Y WARNING: Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wir e 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 Figures 2 - 5.
P age 10 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 11 ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 6 - 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: Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.
P age 12 WARNING: Keep away fr om all hot surfaces of the blower . Failur e to do so could result in possible serious personal injury . OPERA TING THE BLOWER See Figure 9. Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder.
P age 13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacemen t 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.
P age 14 SP ARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electr ode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually , or more frequently if necessary . WARNING: Be careful not to cross-thr ead the spark plug. Cross- threading will seriously damage the pr oduct.
P age 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Pr oblem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new . Check spark . Remove spark plug. Reatta ch the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder .
P age 16 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 17 THE FOLLO WING CALI FORN IA AIR RESOU RCE S BOAR D (CAR B) ST A TEME NT ON L Y APP LIES TO MOD EL NUM BERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. The U.S. Envir onmental Protection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resour ces Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Pro ducts, Inc.
P age 18 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 19 NOTES.
987000-057 3-25-08 (REV :03) OPERA TOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Backpack Blower UT08580/UT08981 (ALL VERSIONS) HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www .
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