Homelite UT08540, UT08541 manual Assembly, Assembling the Blower Tubes, Installing the Vacuum BAG

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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 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.Align the locking tab on upper blower tube with the slot in the blower housing outlet; push the tube into the housing. Twist to lock into place.

4.Rotate the tube so the nozzle is pointing upward as shown. Tighten the wing nut securely.

5.To remove the tubes, loosen the wing nut on the clamp. Rotate the tubes to unlock them remove from the blower housing outlet.

INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG

See Figures 3 and 4.

1.Remove the nozzle and upper blower tube from the blower.

2.Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as shown.

3.Align the locking tab on the bag adapter with the slot in the blower housing outlet; push the bag adaptor into the housing. Twist to lock into place.

4.Tighten the wing nut securely.

5.Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is upright.

6.Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before starting the unit.

NOZZLE

UPPER TUBE

Fig. 2

ADAPTOR

VACUUM BAG

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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Contents Operators Manual Introduction Table of ContentsGeneral Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsService Specifications FeaturesFeatures InstructionsPacking List Assembly Installing the Vacuum BAGAssembling the Blower Tubes To install the vacuum tubes Installing the Vacuum TubesOperation Mixing the FuelFilling the Tank Operating the Blower Starting and StoppingVacuum Operation Cruise Control Throttle LockReplacing and Cleaning the AIR FIL TER MaintenanceSpark Arrestor Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MUF- FlerVacuum BAG Fuel CAPProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyManufacturers Warranty Coverage Fuel Filter Ignition Assy Includes AccessoriesCalifornia Proposition Service Repair Parts

UT08540, UT08541 specifications

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