Homelite UT26HBVVNM Operator's Manual page 12

FILLING THE TANK
 Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
 Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise.
 Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
 Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
 Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start-
ing the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks, which are a fire hazard. Failure
to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove fuel
cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface and
only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the unit cool
for at least five minutes before adding fuel. After fueling,
immediately replace fuel cap and tighten securely. Move
at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do
not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks!
Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire
and cause serious personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 9.
Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
 Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 10th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
 Lock cruise control lever/throttle lock to the full throttle
position.
 Pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine attempts to
run. Do not pull the starter grip and rope more than four
(4) times.
 Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.
OPERATION
 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds, then set the choke
lever to the RUN position.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
 To stop the engine, depress and hold the STOP switch
to the stop position "
HOT RESTART OF THE ENGINE:
 Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
 Lock cruise control lever/throttle lock.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING THIS
PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 10 - 11.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed and
the vacuum door securely closed. Use of an improperly
assembled unit could result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Always operate your product in compliance with all
applicable laws and ordinances.
 Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in
your right hand.
WARNING:
Always hold the blower away from your body with the
handle in your right hand when operating as a blower,
keeping clearance between your body and the product.
The muffler side of the blower should be away from your
body. Any contact with the housing can result in burns
and/or other serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris or
gravel. Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent
resulting in possible damage to the unit and could result
in serious personal injury.
 To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.
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