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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Vac Attack II Blower / Vacuum
UT08540 and UT08541
Your new blower has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. 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 buying a Homelite blower.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ■■■■■ Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................2 ■■■■■ General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................3 ■■■■■ Specific Safety Rules .............................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ■■■■■ Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler. WARNING: ■■■■■ Product users on United States Forest Service land, and Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula- instructions listed below may result in electric shock, tions. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; how- fire and/or serious personal injury. ever, other user requirements m
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■■■■■ Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed; flying ways disconnect the spark plug before performing mainte- debris could cause serious injury. Always close vacuum nance or accessing any movable parts. bag completely before operating. ■■■■■ Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or ■■■■■ Always hold the blower in your right hand, refer to the “Op- pets. eration Instructions,” later in this manual for additional in- ■■■■■ Never run the unit wi
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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 using this product. Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating thi
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SYMBOLS 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 death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION:
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FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Weight ..................................................................................................................................................... 10.4 lbs. (4.7 kg.) Engine displacement .................................................................................................................................................... 30cc Air Velocity: MPH ...........................................................................................................
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FEATURES TUBE CLAMP VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP UPPER VACUUM TUBE LOWER VACUUM TUBE VACUUM BAG ADAPTOR VACUUM BAG PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP LOWER HANDLE Fig. 1b INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST When unpacking the blower: Blower ■ Carefully remove the blower and accessories from the box. Upper Blower Tube ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are in- Wide Sweeper Nozzle cluded. High Velocity Nozzle ■ Inspect the blower carefully to make sure no breakage or Upper and Lower Vacuum
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ASSEMBLY WARNING: 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 UPPER TUBE NOZZLE possible serious personal injury. ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES Fig. 2 See Figure 2. 1. Screw the nozzle onto the upper blower tube and tighten ADAPTOR securely. Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed. 2. Place clamp around the neck of the blower housing outlet. Do not tighten the wing n
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ASSEMBLY INLET COVER WARNING: DOOR 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. INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES See Figures 5 and 6. To install the vacuum tubes: DOOR KNOB 1. Screw the upper and lower vacuum tubes together and Fig. 5 tighten securely. 2. Loosen the door knob on the inlet cover door and open. Place the notch in the support arm of the uppe
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OPERATION FILLING THE TANK WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or WARNING: explosion from gasoline will burn you and others. Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move MIXING THE FUEL at least 30 ft. (9 m) from the refueling area before starting engine. Do not smoke while filling the tank. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture
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OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 7 and 7a. THROTTLE TRIGGER Starting 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. See Figure 7a. TO START A COLD ENGINE: PRIMER BULB 1. Place the blower on a flat, bare surface. 2. Push the primer bulb, slowly, 5 times. 3. Move the choke lever to the full choke position CHOKE LEVER marked A. 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger to full throttle position. 5. Pul
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OPERATION ■ Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to WIDE SWEEPER do the job. NOZZLE ■ 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 instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas HIGH VELOCITY such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches a
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OPERATION ■■■■■ 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 vacuum tubes and clear the debris from the blower fan housing. Remove the bag and clear the
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MAINTENANCE FUEL CAP SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler body. After extended use the screen can become WARNING: dirty and may need to have the muffler replaced by an A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced authorized servicing dealer. immediately. WARNING: The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- To avoid a fire hazard, never run the blower without the ma
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TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start: 1.No spark. 1.Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. 2.No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb until fuel is visible in the bulb. If fuel is not apparent, the primary
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WARRANTY In addition, this warranty does not cover: LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original retail Ignition, Filters purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at B. Wear items – Bump Knobs/Spool Retainers, Outer Spools, Cutting Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective Lines, Inner Reels, Starter
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WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET (CARB) REQUIREMENTS. HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR- NIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your nonroad or small off-road engine. In California, new small off-
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WARRANTY 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...........................................X SPARK SCREEN ...........................................................................................................................................
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL Vac Attack II Blower / Vacuum UT08540 and UT08541 WARNING: 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 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 v
