Homelite UT08550 manual

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. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury , the user m[...]

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.  Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breathing exhaust fu[...]

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.   To reduce t[...]

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 . Read the Operator’ s Manual T o reduce the risk[...]

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. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: T o avoid seri[...]

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. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and coul[...]

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.  Align the raised tabs on the main blower housin g to the slot s on bl[...]

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. T o install the vacuum tubes:  Plac e [...]

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. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr own into your eyes res[...]

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.  Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times.  Rotate the choke dial[...]

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. (Proper operating position is shown in figure 10.[...]

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. Refer to the ASSEMBL Y section earlier in this manual.  Start[...]

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. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before in[...]

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. C L E A N I N G T H E E X H A U S T P O R T A N[...]

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 . Pull the starter r ope and watch for spark at spa rk plug ti p. If the r e is no spar[...]

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 material and workma nship and agrees to r epair or rep lace, at Homel ite’ s, discr etion, any defecti ve produ ct free of char ge with in these time [...]

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., are pleased to explain the Emissions Contr ol System W arranty o[...]

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 .homelite.com • P AR TS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the pr o[...]