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.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
� General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
� Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
� Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................5-6
�� Features ........................................................................................................................................................................7-8
�� Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................9-11
� Operation ..................................................................................................................................................................12-15
� Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 16-17
� Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................................19-21
Parts Ordering / Service ...................................................................................................................................Back Page
INTRODUCTION
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.
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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.
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.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being
drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing,
scarves, neck chains, and the like.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any rotating parts.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the
risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching 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 arrestor; however,
other user requirements may apply. Check with the fed-
eral, state, or local authorities in your area.
� Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
� Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before
transporting in a vehicle.
� To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
� Do not smoke while handling fuel.
� Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
� Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
� Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
� Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
� Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
� Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 ft. away from
refueling site before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
� Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
� Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
Operator’s Manual.
� Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
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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 section, 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. Stop
the engine before opening the vacuum door or installing /
changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object into
the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
� To reduce the risk 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 install the blower tubes.
When used as a vacuum, always install the vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag. Make sure the vacuum bag is
completely zipped when the unit is running to avoid flying
debris.
Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on
fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum
warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.
Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the
cinders are completely cool.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Read the Operator’s Manual
Wear Eye and Hearing Protection
Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet.
Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place.
Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured.
Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake.
Gasoline and Oil
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with
an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product
is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing
gasoline and 2-cycle oil.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
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 servicing,
use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this
product until you read thoroughly and understand completely 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.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Weight .........................................................................................................................................................................9.8 lbs.
Engine displacement .......................................................................................................................................................30cc
Air Velocity:
MPH ...............................................................................................................................................................................200
CFM ...............................................................................................................................................................................420
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE
WET LEAF
SCRAPER
WIDE SWEEPER
NOZZLE
BLOWER TUBE
UPPER HANDLE
TUBE CLAMP
VACUUM HANDLE
CRUISE CONTROL
(THROTTLE LOCK)
DOOR KNOB
THROTTLE TRIGGER
INLET COVER
DOOR
Fig. 1
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FEATURES
VACUUM BAG
SHOULDER STRAP
TUBE CLAMP
UPPER VACUUM
TUBE
LOWER VACUUM
TUBE
VACUUM BAG
ADAPTOR
ENGINE
SWITCH
VACUUM BAG
STARTER GRIP
PRIMER
BULB
CHOKE LEVER
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figures 1 - 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBES
The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the
blower using no tools.
CRUISE CONTROL / THROTTLE LOCK
The cruise control (throttle lock) feature allows you to operate the blower without continuously holding the throttle
trigger.
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE
The high velocity nozzle allows you to scrape wet leaves or
debris while operating the blower.
MOTOR
The blower has a powerful 30cc engine with sufficient power
to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.
VACUUM HANDLE
Fig. 2
MULCHER
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.
VACUUM BAG
The vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily using the
vacuum bag adaptor.
VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower without
using any tools.
WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE
The wide sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered
during blower operation.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
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
Tube Clamp
2-Cycle Engine Oil
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
Operator’s Manual.
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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.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 3.
Screw the nozzle onto the blower tube and tighten
securely. Check tightness after initial run and retighten if
needed.
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.
Twist to lock into place.
Rotate the tube so the nozzle is pointing upward as
shown. Tighten the knob securely.
To remove the tubes, loosen the knob on the tube clamp.
Rotate the tubes to unlock them; remove tube from the
blower housing outlet.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG
See Figures 4 - 5.
Remove the nozzle and blower tube from the blower.
Unzip the vacuum bag and place the bag adaptor inside
as shown.
Align the locking tab on the bag adaptor with the slot in
the blower housing outlet; push the bag adaptor into the
housing. Twist to lock into place.
Tighten the wing nut securely.
Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is
upright.
Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before
starting the unit.
NOZZLE
BAG ADAPTOR
VACUUM BAG
UPPER
BLOWER TUBE
KNOB
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
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ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES
See Figures 6 - 7.
To install the vacuum tubes:
Screw the upper and lower vacuum tubes together and
tighten securely.
Loosen the door knob on the inlet cover door and open.
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.
To remove the vacuum tubes:
Loosen the upper vacuum tube knob.
Remove the vacuum tubes from the blower housing.
Close the inlet cover door and tighten the door knob
securely.
INLET COVER
DOOR
DOOR KNOB
Fig. 6
HINGE
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UPPER
VACUUM TUBE
KNOB
NOTCH IN
SUPPORT ARM
Fig. 7
WARNING:
OPERATION
FILLING THE TANK
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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
Vacuuming leaves from your lawn
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
premixing 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:
Use a clean container that is approved for use with
gasoline.
Mix the Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil with
unleaded gasoline in the container, according to the
instructions on the oil package.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
[(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle
outboard oil.
NOTE: Premium Exact Mix™ fuel mixture will stay fresh up
to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a
30 day period.
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 area before starting engine. Do
not smoke while filling the tank.
� Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock-
wise.
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 clock-
wise.
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. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard
and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks,
correct the problem before using the product. Failure
to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious
personal injury.
PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)
GASOLINE OIL
1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 liter 20 cc (20 ml)
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OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 8 - 9.
Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine
is cold or warm.
To start a cold engine:
Set switch to ON.
Push the primer bulb, slowly, 8 times.
Set the choke lever to FULL.
Squeeze throttle trigger fully (thru next 2 steps) and pull
starter handle sharply (no more than 4 times).
Set the choke lever to HALF.
Pull the starter rope until the engine runs (no more than
6 times).
Set the choke lever to RUN.
To start a warm engine:
Set the choke lever to RUN.
Pull the starter rope until the engine runs.
To stop:
Release the throttle trigger and push STOP on the engine
switch.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 10 - 11.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
PRIMER BULB
CHOKE LEVER
Fig. 8
TO STOP, PUSH
“STOP” ON
ENGINE SWITCH
WARNING:
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. Failure to
do so could result in possible 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.
� Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only
– not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local
ordinances.
� To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one 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.
Fig. 9
PROPER OPERATING
POSITION
Fig. 10
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OPERATION
�� 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.
�� Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
�� In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water
is available.
�� 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.
�� Use the wide sweeper nozzle for the everyday blowing
operation. This nozzle allows for more area to be covered
during the blowing operation.
�� The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves. It
allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating
the blower.
CRUISE CONTROL (THROTTLE LOCK)
See Figure 12.
The cruise control (throttle lock) can be used to operate the
blower without continuously holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the cruise control:
� For full throttle, depress the throttle trigger fully and slide
the cruise control selector as far forward as possible.
To reduce engine speed, slide the cruise control selector
toward the back of the blower until the desired speed is
reached.
To release cruise control, return the selector to the idle
position.
WIDE SWEEPER
NOZZLE
HIGH VELOCITY
NOZZLE
Fig. 11
CRUISE CONTROL
(THROTTLE LOCK)
THROTTLE TRIGGER
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Fig. 12
OPERATION
VACUUM OPERATION
See Figure 13.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes, vacuum
bag, and vacuum handle installed. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
Install the vacuum tubes and bag. Refer to Installing the
Vacuum Bag and Installing the Vacuum Tubes.
Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping.
� Place the leaf bag strap over your head and onto your
left shoulder. 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.
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.
A small rod or stick may be required to clear the entire
tube length. Ensure that all debris has been cleared before
reassembling the vacuum tubes.
Fig. 13
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MAINTENANCE
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. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
See Figure 14.
For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
Loosen the knob on the air filter cover.
Remove the cover.
Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water.
Rinse and let dry completely.
Work two drops of oil into the air filter.
Reinstall the air filter into the air filter base.
Reinstall the cover.
Tighten knob to secure.
NOTE: For best performance, the air filter should be
replaced annually.
BASE
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
lubrication is required.
KNOB
AIR FILTER
COVER
AIR FILTER
Fig. 14
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MAINTENANCE
SPARK ARRESTOR
The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside
muffler body. After extended use the screen can become
dirty and you may need to have the muffler replaced by an
authorized servicing dealer.
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.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount
of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust
port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits.
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.
FUEL CAP
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately. Failure to do so could result in a fire that
could cause serious personal injury.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check
valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance.
If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the
check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace the fuel
cap if required.
SPARK PLUG
This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0.63 mm (0.025
in.) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement part and replace
annually.
WARNING:
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Crossthreading will seriously damage the product.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store it in a
well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep
away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.
Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe
storage and handling of gasoline.
WHEN STORING 1 MONTH OR LONGER:
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Engine will not start 1. No spark. 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach
the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal
cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at
spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test
with a new spark plug.
2. No fuel. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If
bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system
is blocked. Contact a service dealer. If primer
bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to
next item.
3. Engine is flooded. 3. Set the start lever to the FULL position. Squeeze
the trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the
engine starts and runs.
NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding,
this may require numerous pulls of the rope.
Engine does not reach full
speed and emits excessive
smoke
Engine starts, runs, and
accelerates but will not
idle
1. Incorrect oil/fuel mixture. 1. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.
(50:1).
2. Air filter is dirty. 2. Clean air filter. Refer to Replacing and Cleaning
Air Filter
3. Spark arrestor screen is dirty. 3. Contact a servicing dealer.
4. Spark plug fouled. 4. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug
gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement
1. Idle speed screw on carburetor
needs adjustment.
1. Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase
idle speed. See Figure 15.
.
.
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Fig. 15
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants
to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand
outdoor product is free from defect in material and
workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s,
discretion, any defective product free of charge within these
time periods from the date of purchase.
� One year for the following units: all Yard Broom, Trimlite,
and Bandit models;
� Two years if the product is used for personal, family or
household use;
� 90 days if used for any other purpose, such as
commercial or rental.
This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser
only and commences on the date of the original retail
purchase.
Any part of the this product manufactured or supplied
by Homelite and found in the reasonable judgment of
Homelite to be defective in material or workmanship will
be repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor
by a Homelite authorized service center.
The product, including any defective part, must be returned
to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period.
The expense of delivering the product to the dealer for
warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the
owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner.
Homelite’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to
making the required repairs or replacements and no claim
of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or
rescission of the contract of sale of any 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.
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of
original retail purchase for any HOMELITE brand product
that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other
income-producing purpose.
This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE brand product
that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or
accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary
to the operating instructions as specified in this operator’s
manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to
the product that is the result of improper maintenance or
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 items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting
Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive
Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades,
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags
and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains
Homelite reserves the right to change or improve
the design of any HOMELITE brand product without
assuming any obligation to modify any product previously
manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,
ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN
THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE
APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-DAY
WARRANTY PERIOD. HOMELITE’S OBLIGATION UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY
LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME
OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY
OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY
FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPENSE
OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED
HOMELITE SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE OF
DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S
TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES,
RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL,
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS
OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT,
LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies to all HOMELITE brand products
manufactured by or for Homelite and sold in the United
States and Canada.
To locate your nearest Homelite authorized service
center, dial 1-800-242-4672 or log on to our website at
www.homelite.com.
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THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL
NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS.
HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board
(CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., are pleased to explain the Emissions
Control System Warranty on your 2007 model year non-road or small off-road engine.
In California, new equipment that uses small off-road engines must be designed, built,
and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new
2000 and later model year non-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped
at the time of sale to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The
non-road engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which
cause it to fail to conform with 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.
Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection
system, the ignition system, catalytic converters, fuel tanks, valves, filters, clamps,
connectors, and other associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts
and connectors, and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will repair
your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts,
and labor performed at an authorized service center for HOMELITE
products.
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MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE:
This product’s emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., free of charge.
OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES
(a) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your operator’s manual. Homelite Consumer
Products, Inc., recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
non-road or small off-road engine, but Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., cannot deny
warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance
of all scheduled maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in
performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs,
and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
(b) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however,
that Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., may deny you warranty coverage if your
non-road or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance, or unapproved modifications.
(c) You are responsible for presenting your non-road or small off-road engine to an
authorized service dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should
be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you
should contact a Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., Customer Representative at
1-800-242-4672.
DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:
(a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to
an ultimate purchaser.
(b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., war
rants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non-road or
small off-road engine is designed, built, and equipped at the time of sale to conform
with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board or the
United States Environmental Protection Agency; and that it is free from defects in
materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable
regulations for a period of two years from the date the non-road or small off-road
engine is purchased by the initial purchaser.
(c) The warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows: Any
warranted 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
or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period. A
statement to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” would not reduce the
period of warranty coverage. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement
as required maintenance in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts
List is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point
for that part. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the
remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point, and will be
repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE
until that replacement point is reached.
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Authorized Service Center at no charge. Any such part repaired
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Authorized Service Center for no charge
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized
HOMELITE
franchised to service the subject engines. Any diagnostic work done at a HOMELITE
Authorized Service Center shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines
that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replace
ment part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related
parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under
warranty. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., is liable for damages to other engine
components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.
Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resource Board
may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts will be
grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will not
be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted
add-on or modified part.
The California Air Resources Board’s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically
defines the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA’s regulations do not include a
parts list, but the EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the
parts listed below.) Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will provide any documents
that describe its warranty procedures or policies within five days upon request by
the California Air Resources Board.
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Authorized Service Center, including any distribution center that may be
EMISSIONS PARTS LIST
Emissions parts vary from product to product. Your emissions control system warranty
applies to any of the following components that may be included on your product:
(1) Fuel Metering System
(i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection
system).
(ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system.
(iii) Cold start enrichment system.
(iv) Fuel Tank.
(2) Air Induction System
(i) Controlled hot air intake system.
(ii) Intake manifold.
(iii) Air filter.
(3) Ignition System
(i) Spark Plugs.
(ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system.
(iii) Spark advance/retard system.
(4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System
(i) EGR valve body and carburetor spacer, if applicable.
(ii) EGR rate feedback and control system.
(5) Air Injection System
(i) Air pump or pulse valve.
(ii) Valves affecting distribution of flow.
(iii) Distribution manifold.
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(6) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System
(i) Catalytic converter.
(ii) Thermal reactor.
(iii) Exhaust manifold.
(7) Particulate Controls
(i) Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture particulate
emissions.
(8) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems
(i) Electronic controls.
(ii) Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves and switches.
(iii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies.
Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will furnish with each new engine written instructions for its maintenance and use by the owner.
The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label
indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emission requirements. Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and
A=300 hours.
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THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER
Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s
original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below.
EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST
Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every
Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours
or Yearly or Yearly
CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................... X
AIR FILTER ASSY
includes:
Filter .................................................................
SPARK SCREEN ..................................................................................................................
CARBURETOR ASSY
includes:
Heat Dam
Gaskets
FUEL TANK ASSY
includes:
Fuel Lines ........................
Fuel Cap ..........................
Fuel Filter
IGNITION ASSY
includes:
Spark Plug ........................................................................................
ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO
THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
X
X
X ............................. X
X
X
CALL US FIRST
For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
call the Homelite® Help Line!
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure
your complete satisfaction.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
VAC ATTACK II
UT08544/UT08546
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
• PARTS AND SERVICE
Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model
and serial number from the product data plate.
• MODEL NUMBER
• SERIAL NUMBER
• HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:
Replacement 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 contact us at 1-800-242-4672.
HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
1428 Pearman Dairy Road
Anderson, SC 29625
Phone 1-800-242-4672
www.homelite.com
987000-085
12-20-06 (REV:00)
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