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Your blower has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s 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 buying a Homelite product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Cette soufflante a été conçue et fabriquée conformément aux
strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité
d’utilisation de Homelite. Correctement entretenue, elle vous
donnera des années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT :Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
Merci d’avoir acheté un produit Homelite.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
Su sopladora ha sido diseñada y fabricada de conformidad con
las estrictas normas de Homelite para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad
de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le
brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.
Le agradecemos la compra de un producto Homelite.
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
See this fold-out section for all the figures referenced in the operator’s manual.
Voir que cette section d’encart pour toutes les figures a adressé dans le manuel d’utilisation.
Vea esta sección de la página desplegable para todas las figuras mencionó en el manual del
operador.
Fig. 1
F
J
D
A
G
E
H
I
A - Sweeper nozzle (embout éventail, boquilla para barrer )
B - Upper blower tube (tube de soufflante supérieur, tubo superior de la
sopladora)
C
- Air inlet cover (recouvrement pour entrée d’air, cubierta de la entrada
de aire)
D
- Starter grip and rope (poignée du lanceur, mango del arrancador)
Fig. 2
A
C
B
E - Stop switch and throttle (commutateur d’arrêt et accélérateur,
interruptor del apagado y acelerador)
F - Handle (poignée, mango)
G - Muffler (silencieux, silenciador)
H - Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de cebado)
I
- Fuel cap (bouchon du réservoir, tapa del tanque de combustible)
J - Choke lever (levier de volet de départ, palanca del anegador)
A - Sweeper nozzle (embout éventail, boquilla para barrer )
B
B - Upper blower tube (tube de soufflante supérieur, tubo superior de la
sopladora)
i
Fig. 3
D
C
A
B
A - Stop switch and throttle (commutateur d’arrêt et accélérateur,
interruptor del apagado y acelerador)
B
- Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de cebado)
C - Starter grip and rope (poignée du lanceur, mango del arrancador)
D - Choke lever (levier de volet de départ, palanca del anegador)
Fig. 4
PROPER BLOWER OPERATING POSITION
POSITION D’UTILISATION ADÉQUATE DE LA SOUFFLANTE
POSICIÓN DE FUNCIONAMIENTO CORRECTA DE LA SOPLADORA
Features ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Parts Ordering and Service ............................................................................................... Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ..................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
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.
* * *
Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la
conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à
utiliser et à entretenir.
* * *
Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto
se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away.
Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals,
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, etc.
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.
Overreaching 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
federal, state, or local authorities in your area.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
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
circumstances.
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.
Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable
support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better
control of the blower in unexpected situations.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent starting.
Service on the blower must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Always hold the blower in your right hand during blower
operation. Refer to the OPERATION instructions later in
this manual for proper position during blower operation
and additional information.
To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. 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 blower tubes installed.
Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
Use only as directed in this operator’s manual.
Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean
surface when engine is running. Gravel, sand, and other
debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the
operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, bar-
becue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread.
FUELING
Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from
spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
Do not smoke while handling fuel.
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 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage
container in a well-ventilated area.
Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOLSIGNALMEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
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.
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.
SYMBOLNAMEEXPLANATION
Safety Alert SymbolIndicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Eye and Hearing Protection
Air Inlet Cover
Long HairRisk of long hair being drawn into air inlet.
Blower TubesDo not run unit without tubes in place.
Loose ClothingRisk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake.
Gasoline and Lubricant
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection.
Do not run unit if the air inlet cover becomes opened, damaged, or unsecured in any way.
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 lubricant.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product 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.
ENGINE
The blower has a powerful 26cc engine with sufficient power
to handle tough blowing jobs.
THROTTLE
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
UPPER BLOWER TUBE AND SWEEPER
NOZZLES
The blower tube and sweeper nozzle can be assembled and
installed on the blower without using any tools.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this tool.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
Inspect the product 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 product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-242-4672 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Blower
Upper Blower Tube
Sweeper Nozzle
2-Cycle Engine Lubricant
Operator’s Manual
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with the
Operator’s Manual.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of the product
with damaged or missing parts could result in possible
serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 2.
Align raised tabs on blower housing outlet to the slots
on upper tube; slide together and tighten securely by
twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if
needed.
Attach sweeper nozzle to upper blower tube by aligning
raised tabs on upper blower tube; slide together and
tighten securely by twisting. Check tightness after initial
use and retighten if needed.
To remove, rotate the upper blower tube and sweeper
nozzle to unlock them and remove from the blower housing outlet.
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WARNING:
OPERATION
FILLING THE TANK
Do not allow familiarity with product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
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 grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, and other debris
FUELING AND REFUELING
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean 1 gallon
container approved for gasoline.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Mix Homelite Premium Exact Mix lubricant with gasoline
according to the instructions on the package. If Premium Exact Mix lubricant is not available, use a high quality synthetic 2-cycle engine lubricant, mixed at 2.6 oz. per gallon
(US). We recommend you use ONLY Homelite lubricant in
your product.
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.
NOTE: Premium Exact Mix fuel mix will stay fresh up to
30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30
day period.
PREMIUM EXACT MIX (50:1)
GASOLINE LUBRICANT
1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 liter 20cc (20 ml)
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke while mixing gasoline and lubricant together; and
wipe up spills immediately.
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:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft.
from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke
and stay away from open flames and sparks. Unsafe
handling of fuel could result in seri ous personal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re-
sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are
not covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by vol-
ume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by
volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.
Do not use E85 fuel.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figure 3.
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.
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OPERATION
Set choke lever to the FULL.
Set the throttle to the FULL ( ) position.
Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run
(no more than 4 pulls).
Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the
starter grip more than six (6) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.
Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke
lever to the RUN position.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
To stop the engine, set the throttle to the stop position
“ ”.
HOT RESTART OF THE ENGINE:
Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
Set the throttle to the FULL ( ) position.
Pull the starter grip 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 Figure 4.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed or
the air inlet cover securely closed. Use of an improperly
assembled unit could result in serious personal injury.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
Hold blower, as shown in figure 4, so the air stream can
work close to the ground.
After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris properly.
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.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
SPARK PLUG
This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark
plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement
and replace annually, or more frequently if necessary.
WARNING:
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
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, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Crossthreading will seriously damage the product.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT, MUFFLER
AND SPARK ARRESTOR
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount
of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power
loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove
these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this
service.
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50
hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending
on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service
dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.
WARNING:
To avoid a fire hazard, never run the blower without the
spark arrestor in place.
HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION
Please have an authorized service center adjust this engine
if it is to be run above 2000 feet. Failure to do so may result
in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard starting, and increased emissions. Carburetor adjustment by
an authorized service center will improve performance and
allow that this engine meets EPA (Environmental Protection
Agency) and California ARB (Air Resources Board) emission standards. An engine adjusted for high altitudes can
not be run at 2000 feet or lower. In doing so, the engine will
overheat and cause serious engine damage. Please have
an authorized service center restore high altitude modified
engines to the original factory specification before operating
below 2000 feet.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the blower serviced an Authorized
Service Center.
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MAINTENANCE
FUEL CAP
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.
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.
STORING THE PRODUCT
Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit
indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
Abide by all ISO 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER.
PROBLEMCAUSEREMEDY
Engine fails to start.No fuel in tank.
Spark plug shorted or fouled.
Spark plug is broken. (cracked
porcelain or electrodes broken)
Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or
disconnected from spark plug.
Ignition inoperative.
Engine hard to start.Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture.
Engine is under or over choked.
Weak spark at spark plug.
Engine overheats.Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture.Mix fuel as described in starting
Fill tank.
Replace spark plug.
Replace spark plug.
Replace lead wire or attach to spark
plug.
Contact authorized service center.
Drain entire system and refill with fresh
fuel.
Adjust choke as necessary.
Contact authorized service center.
instructions.
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