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OPERATOR’S MANUAL VAC ATTACK II UT08544/UT08546 Your blower has been engineered and manufactured to our 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.
WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath- ing exhaust fumes can kill.
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 OPERATION section, later in this manual for additional information.
SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operator’s Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Long Hair Blower Tubes Vacuum Door Loose Clothing Gasoline and Oil SYMBOLS EXPLANATION Precautions that involve your safety.
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 use this product. Call Homelite customer service for assistance. Page 6...
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.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242-4672 for assistance. PACKING LIST Blower Blower Tube Wide Sweeper Nozzle High Velocity Nozzle Upper and Lower Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bag Bag Adaptor...
Place tube clamp around the neck of the blower housing outlet. Do not tighten the knob yet. Align the locking tab on blower tube with the slot in the blower housing outlet; push the tube into the housing.
Place the notch in the support arm of the 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.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this product. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed or the vacuum door securely closed. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand as shown. WARNING: Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower.
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Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
Hold the upper handle in your right hand and the vacuum handle in your left hand. Move the blower from side to side along outer edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
If you notice low power from the blower, have a qualified service technician check the exhaust port and muffler for carbon deposits. Removing the carbon deposits should restore performance to the blower.
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start 1. No spark. 2. No fuel. 3. Engine is flooded. Engine does not reach full 1. Incorrect oil/fuel mixture. speed and emits excessive smoke 2.
HOMELITE brand product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by a Homelite authorized service center.
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U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., must warrant the emission control system on your non-road or small off-road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your non-road or small off-road engine.
5 Hours Every 25 Hours or Yearly CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Homelite Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. Page 21 Clean Every...
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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 contact us at 1-800-242-4672.
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