Homelite UT08947, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...rd for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for your purchase SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...enance 16 17 Accessories 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 19 21 Parts Ordering Service 22 This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...ome entangled in the machine Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Over reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen this screen is located inside the muffler Product users on United States Forest Service land and in some states must comply with fire prevention regula tions This product is equipped with a spark a...

Page 4: ...k of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or remov ing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached When used as a blower always i...

Page 5: ...Precautions that involve your safety Do not operate without tubes in place Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in personal injury Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury SYMBOLS Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is u...

Page 6: ...uation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com pletely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not us...

Page 7: ... lbs Engine displacement 30cc Air Velocity MPH 200 CFM 420 FEATURES UPPER HANDLE BLOWER TUBE WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE INLET COVER DOOR CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK THROTTLE TRIGGER DOOR KNOB HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE WET LEAF SCRAPER TUBE CLAMP LOWER HANDLE ...

Page 8: ...ing the blower MOTOR The blower has a powerful 30cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs MULCHER The blower is equipped with a mulcher feature that efficiently reduces leaves at a 12 1 ratio THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle VACUUM The blower will convert to a powerful vacuum mulcher using no tools VACUUM BAG ...

Page 9: ...NG LIST Blower Blower Tube Wide Sweeper Nozzle High Velocity Nozzle Upper and Lower Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bag Bag Adaptor Tube Clamp 2 Cycle Engine Oil Operator s Manual ASSEMBLY WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create acc...

Page 10: ...ing Twist to lock into place Rotate the tube so the nozzle is pointing upward as shown Tighten the knob securely To remove the tubes loosen the knob on the clamp Rotate the tubes to unlock them remove tube from the blower housing outlet INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG See Figures 4 5 Remove the nozzle and blower tube from the blower Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as shown Align the lo...

Page 11: ...e upper vacuum tube under the hinge of the inlet cover door Push the upper vacuum tube into the blower housing Align the upper vacuum tube knob with the hole in the housing and tighten securely To remove the vacuum tubes Loosen the upper vacuum tube knob Remove the vacuum tubes from the blower housing Close the inlet cover door and tighten the door knob securely INLET COVER DOOR DOOR KNOB Fig 7 Fi...

Page 12: ...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 thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn Keeping decks and driveways free from leave...

Page 13: ...f the blower Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figures 10 11 WARNING Always hold the blower away from your body keeping clearance between your body and the product Any con tact with the housing can result in burns and or other serious personal injury Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand as shown To keep from scattering de...

Page 14: ...veryday blowing operation This nozzle allows for more area to be covered during the blowing operation The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves It allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK See Figure 12 The cruise control throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without continuously holding the throttle trigger To engage ...

Page 15: ...acuum tube directly into the debris pile Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside To avoid injury to the operator or unit do not pick up rocks broken glass bottles or other similar objects If the vacuum tubes should clog stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the obstruction Remove the ...

Page 16: ...s etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normaloperatingconditions Therefore nofurtherlubrication is required Fig 14 REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figure 14 ...

Page 17: ...hen the fuel cap is loosened the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace the fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Y with 0 63 mm 0 025 in electrodegap Useanexactreplacementpartandreplace annually WARNING Be careful not to cross thread the spark plug Cross threading will seriously damage the product STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER Drain all fuel from the tank into ...

Page 18: ...item 3 Engine is flooded 3 SetthestartlevertotheFULLposition Squeeze the trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the engine starts and runs NOTE Dependingontheseverityoftheflooding this may require numerous pulls of the rope Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke 1 Incorrect oil fuel mixture 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 50 1 2 Air filter is dirty 2 Cleana...

Page 19: ...een altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the HOMELITE brand product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer S...

Page 20: ...ime not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Homelite Consumer Products Inc Customer Representative at 1 800 242 4672 COVERAGE Homelite Consumer Products Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small off road engine will be designed built and equipped at the time of sal...

Page 21: ...the maintenance section below MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE Go to www homelite com and register your new tool on line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Homelite Help Line CALL 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com To register your Homelite product or set up your eBox account by...

Page 22: ... 65 SERVICE For parts or service contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you please call 1 800 242 4672 or visit us online at www homelite com REPAIR PARTS The model number of this product is found on a plate or label attached to the housing Please record the...