Homelite UT08542A manual Operation, Mixing the Fuel, Filling the Tank, Premium Exact MIX

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OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. 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 tool. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

nClearing leaves and other debris from your lawn

nKeeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles

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:

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 area before starting engine. Do not smoke while filling the tank.

n Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con- tamination.

n Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock- wise.

nPour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

nClean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap.

nReplace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock- wise.

nWipe spilled fuel from the product.

nMove 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:

n Use a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline.

nMix 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.

PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)

GASOLINE

OIL

1 Gallon (US)

2.6 oz.

1 Liter

20 cc (20 ml)

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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.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Features Product SpecificationsUpper Handle High Velocity Nozzle Know Your Blower Blower Tube and NozzleCruise Control / Throttle Lock High Velocity NozzleAssembly UnpackingPacking List Installing the Vacuum BAG Assembling the Blower TubesSee Figure See Figures 4Installing the Vacuum Tubes See Figures 6Operation Mixing the FuelFilling the Tank Premium Exact MIXStarting and Stopping Operating the BlowerSee Figures 10 Cruise Control Throttle Lock Vacuum OperationTo Engage the Cruise Control Wide Sweeper Nozzle High Velocity Cruise ControlOperation Maintenance General MaintenanceReplacing and Cleaning the AIR Filter LubricationAccessories Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List AIR Filter AssyCarburetor Assy Fuel Tank AssyCalifornia Proposition Model Number