Homelite ZR08107 manual

OPERA T OR'S MANU AL V ac Attac k II Blo wer / V acuum ZR08107 SA VE THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our b lower has been engineered and manuf actured to Homelite’s high standard f or dependability , ease of operation, and operator saf ety . Properly cared for , it will give y ou years of rugged, trouble-free perf ormance. Thank you f or[...]

Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules .......................................................................................................[...]

Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES W ARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; br[...]

Page 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 “Op- eration Instructions,” later in this manual for additional in- formation. ■ ■ ■ ■ ?[...]

Page 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. . Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before u[...]

Page 6 The following signal words and meanings 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. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in d[...]

Page 7 SPECIFICATIONS Weight ............................................................................................................................... ...................... 10.4 lbs. (4.7 kg.) Engine displacement ............................................................................................................ .....................[...]

Page 8 FEA TURES INSTRUCTIONS When unpacking the blower: ■ Carefully remo ve the b lower and accessories from the box . ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- cluded. ■ Inspect the blower carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ Do not discard the packing material until you have care- f[...]

Page 9 W ARNING: 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 2. 1. Screw the nozzle onto the upper blower tube and tighten securely. Check tightness after initial[...]

Page 10 ASSEMBL Y INLET COVER DOOR DOOR KNOB W ARNING: Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before installing par ts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. F ailure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury . INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES See Figures 5 and 6. To install the vacuum tubes: 1. Screw the upper an[...]

Page 11 OPERA TION PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1) GASOLINE OIL 1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz. 1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml) FILLING THE TANK W ARNING: 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. (9 m) from the refueling area before starting engine. Do not smoke while filling the ta[...]

Page 12 OPERA TION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 7. Star ting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Refer to the label on the air filter base for choke positions A , B , and C . TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Place the blower on a flat, bare surface. 2. Push the primer bulb, slowly, 5 times. 3 . Move the choke lever to[...]

Page 13 ■ 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. ■ In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available. ■ Conserve water by using power blowers[...]

Page 14 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, poor performance and may void your warranty. REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FIL- TER See Figure 13. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. 1. Push down on the latch of [...]

Page 15 FUEL CAP W ARNING: A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace the fuel cap if[...]

Page 16 PROBLEM POS SIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PR OBLEM CONT A CT Y OUR A UTHORIZED SER VICING DEALER. Engine will not star t: Engine star ts but will not accel- erate: Engine star ts but will only run at high speed at half choke: Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke: Engine star ts, runs, and ac[...]

Page 17 W ARRANTY RECONDITIONED PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original 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.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time pe[...]

Page 18 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED W ARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR- NIA EMISSION CONTR OL SYSTEMS NONRO AD AND SMALL OFF-RO AD ENGINES The U .S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products , Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non[...]

Page 19 W ARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES: FILTER .............................................................................. X ......................................[...]

983000-530 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 W ARNING: 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 S[...]