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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

26cc MightyLite Blower/Vac

UT08550/UT08951

Your blower/vac has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard 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 buying a Homelite product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for MightyLite UT08550

Page 1: ...dard 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 buying a Homelite product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ...intenance 15 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty 18 20 Parts Ordering Service Back Page 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: ...me entangled in the machine Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Overreaching 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 regulations This product is equipped with a spark arre...

Page 4: ... of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or removing 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 ins...

Page 5: ...g this product Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake Gasol...

Page 6: ...ult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 symbols The following signal words and meanings are intended to e...

Page 7: ...RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight 8 75 lbs Engine displacement 26cc Air Velocity MPH 200 CFM 400 Fig 1 handle choke dial STARTER GRIP blower tube fuel cap throttle stop lever primer bulb handle knob vacuum bag vacuum tubes ...

Page 8: ...KING LIST Blower Blower Tube Vacuum Tubes Handle Handle Knob Vacuum Bag 2 Cycle Engine Lubricant Operator s Manual assembly KNOW YOUR blower vac See Figure 1 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as wellasaknowledgeoftheprojectyouareattempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features an...

Page 9: ...le into the hole on the base of the blower until the handle is fully seated Insert handle knob and rotate clockwise to secure Installing the vacuum bag See Figure 4 Rotate the blower tube counterclockwise and remove Place the neck of the vacuum bag over the blower housing outlet until the drawstring area rests between the raised ribs Squeeze the sides of the fastener with one hand while drawing th...

Page 10: ...gether by aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots Align the screw holes in the lower tube with the raised slot in the upper tube Adjust the length and secure with supplied screws Using a flathead screwdriver rotate the screw securing the vacuum door counterclockwise to release Place the lip on the upper vacuum tube beneath the hinge of the vacuum door This will allow the screw on th...

Page 11: ...ended for automotive use operation Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix lubricant with gasoline according to the instructions on the package If Premium Exact Mix lubricant is not available use a high quality synthetic 2 cycle engine lubricant mixed at 2 6 oz per gallon US Do not use automotive lubricant or 2 cycle outboard lubricant NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to 30 days DO NOT mi...

Page 12: ... speed Move the throttle stop lever to the position to run the blower at low speed Blower speed decreases as the switch is moved closer to the low speed position and increases when the switch is moved closer to the high speed position TO START A WARM ENGINE Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN position Place the throttle stop lever in the high speed position Slowly press the primer bu...

Page 13: ...e time 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 instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such a...

Page 14: ...g outer edge of the debris To avoid clogging do not place the vacuum 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 any type of metal objects or other similar objects If the vacuum tubes should clog stop the ...

Page 15: ...ricant grease etc WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating lubricants etc come in con tact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Ser...

Page 16: ...early to ensure proper performance of the product Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased Please contact the nearest service dealer for servicing your spark arrestor WARNING Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury maintenance FUEL CAP WARNING A leaking fuel cap i...

Page 17: ...sfuelfromengine Clean and reinstall spark plug Pull starter three times with choke dial at RUN If enginedoesnotstart rotatechokedial to FULL CHOKE position and repeat normalstartingprocedure Ifenginestill fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug Contact a servicing dealer Engine starts but will not accelerate Engine requires approximately three minutes to warm up Allow engine to compl...

Page 18: ...to any product that has been 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...

Page 19: ...d part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years If any such part including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspec tion fails during the period of warranty coverage it will be repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE Authorized Service Center at no charge Any such part repaired ...

Page 20: ...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 regular mail please print the foll...

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Page 22: ...nt parts can be purchased online at www homelite com or by calling 1 800 242 4672 Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers How to locate an Authorized Service Center Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www homelite com or by calling 1 800 242 4672 How to obtain Customer or Technical Support To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contac...

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