Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury. n Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use t...
Page 4 - SYMBOLS
Page 4 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert Long Hair Blower Tubes Loose Clothing SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION...
Page 5 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOL
Page 5 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA...
Page 6 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; FEATURES
Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10.4 lbs.Engine displacement .......................................................................
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY
Page 8 ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figure 2. n Screw the nozzle onto the upper blower tube and tighten securely. Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed. n Place clamp around the neck of the blower housing outlet. Do not tighten the wing nut yet. n Align the locking tab on uppe...
Page 9 - OPERATION; FILLING THE TANK
Page 9 OPERATION FILLING THE TANK WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or 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 at least 30 ft. from the refueling...
Page 10 - STARTING AND STOPPING; OPERATING THE BLOWER
Page 10 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 7 - 8. Starting the product differs if the engine is cold or warm. Refer to the label on the air filter base for choke positions A , B , and C . TO START A COLD ENGINE: n Place the blower on a flat, bare surface. n Push the primer bulb, slowly, 5 t...
Page 11 - TO ENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL; VACUUM OPERATION
Page 11 n Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. � n Check the equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes, and air filters. � n Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. � n In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is avai...
Page 12 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Page 12 MAINTENANCE Fig. 12 OPERATION n Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube. � n Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside. � n To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects. � n If the vacuu...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; SPARK ARRESTOR
Page 13 MAINTENANCE 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 s...
Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 14 PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. Engine will not start: Engine starts but will not accelerate: Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke: Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke:...
Page 15 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Page 15 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 f...
Page 16 - EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
Page 16 WARRANTY 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 expla...
Page 17 - ACCESSORIES; THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER; CALL US FIRST
Page 17 ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently avail-able. ACCESSORIES Gutter Attachment Kit ..................... Homelite - A07069AAAir Filter ......................................... Power Care - AP04107Spark Plug ......................................... Champion - RCJ-...
Page 18 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; 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-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) or visit us online at www.homelite.com...