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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3 ■ Specific Safety Rules ..............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. ■ Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. ■ Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ 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 Instructions,” later in this manual for additional information. ■ To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. ■ Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury.
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.
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.
FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Weight ..................................................................................................................................................... 10.4 lbs. (4.7 kg.) Engine displacement .................................................................................................................................................... 30cc Air Velocity: MPH .......................................................................................................................
FEATURES VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP TUBE CLAMP UPPER VACUUM TUBE LOWER VACUUM TUBE VACUUM BAG ADAPTOR VACUUM BAG PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP LOWER HANDLE INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST When unpacking the blower: ■ Carefully remove the blower and accessories from the box. ■ Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. ■ Inspect the blower carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
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 possible serious personal injury. NOZZLE ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figure 2. 1. Screw the nozzle onto the upper blower tube and tighten 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 nut yet. 3.
ASSEMBLY WARNING: INLET COVER 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: 1. Screw the upper and lower vacuum tubes together and tighten securely. 2. Loosen the door knob on the inlet cover door and open.
OPERATION FILLING THE TANK WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others. MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be at a 50:1 ratio, using Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil. If Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil is not available, use a high quality 2-cycle engine oil, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See chart later in this section. To mix the fuel: 1.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 7 and 7a. 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. THROTTLE TRIGGER TO START A COLD ENGINE: 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 marked A. 4. Squeeze the throttle trigger to full throttle position. 5. Pull the starter rope 3 times. 6.
OPERATION ■ 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 as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches and gardens.
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 tube.
MAINTENANCE FUEL CAP SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler body. After extended use the screen can become dirty and may need to have the muffler replaced by an authorized servicing dealer. WARNING: To avoid a fire hazard, never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place. WARNING: A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. PROBLEM Engine will not start: POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1.No spark. 2.No fuel. 3.Flooded engine. 4.Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. 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.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET (CARB) REQUIREMENTS. HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA 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.
WARRANTY Emissions Parts EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST 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 ....................................................................................................................................................
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.
