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.
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Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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General Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Specific Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................... |
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Symbols........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Features........................................................................................................................................................................ |
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Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Operation.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................. |
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Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Parts Ordering / Service ................................................................................................................................... |
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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.
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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.
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. 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 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.
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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.
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Safety Alert Symbol |
Precautions that involve your safety. |
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To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand |
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operator’s manual before using this product. |
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Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI |
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Wear Eye and Hearing Protection |
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this |
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equipment. |
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Long Hair |
Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet. |
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Blower Tubes |
Do not operate without tubes in place. |
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Vacuum Door |
Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured. |
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Loose Clothing |
Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake. |
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Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with |
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Gasoline and Oil |
an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product |
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is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing |
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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.
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DANGER: |
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result |
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in death or serious injury. |
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WARNING: |
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result |
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in death or serious injury. |
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CAUTION: |
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in |
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minor or moderate injury. |
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CAUTION: |
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property |
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damage. |
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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 AUTHORIZEDSERVICECENTER forrepair.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.
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FEATURES |
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
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Weight ......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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9.8 lbs. |
Engine displacement....................................................................................................................................................... |
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30cc |
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Air Velocity: |
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MPH............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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200 |
CFM ............................................................................................................................................................................... |
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420 |
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UPPER HANDLE |
CRUISE CONTROL |
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE |
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(THROTTLE LOCK) |
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TUBE CLAMP |
THROTTLE TRIGGER |
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BLOWER TUBE |
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WET LEAF |
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SCRAPER |
WIDE SWEEPER |
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NOZZLE |
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VACUUM HANDLE |
DOOR KNOB |
INLET COVER |
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DOOR |
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