Homelite UT08921 manual Operation, Applications, Fueling and Refueling Fuel Mixture, Filling Tank

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operation

WARNING:

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 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 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).

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)

GasolineLubricant

1 gallon (US)

2.6 oz.

1 liter

20cc (20 ml)

FILLING TANK

Position the product on its side with the fuel cap pointing upward.

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after 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!

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Contents UT08520/UT08921 OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsSpecific safety rules General safety rulesSymbol Name SymbolsService Product Specifications FeaturesKnow Your blower AssemblyRotochoke Zip Start UnpackingAttaching the handle Assembling the Blower TubeApplications OperationFueling and Refueling Fuel Mixture Filling TankTo Stop the Engine Starting and StoppingIf assistance is required Starting this product See Figures 4See Figures 7 Operating the blowerGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning the AIR Filter Screen LubricationSpark Plug Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Arrestor Fuel CAPProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyYour Warranty Rights and Obligations This product was manufactured with a catalyst muffler Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListCalifornia Proposition Parts and Service