OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Blower UT08520/UT08921 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.
table of contents Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................ 3 Specific Safety Rules.............................................................................................................
general safety rules Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Save These Instructions Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations.
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. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
symbols The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
features PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7.9 lbs. Engine displacement........................................................................................................................................................26cc Air Velocity: MPH.....................................................................................................
features KNOW YOUR blower Rotochoke™ Zip Start™ See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool 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. The rotochoke zip start allows for easier and quicker starting. assembly UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly.
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. snap blower tube ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBE See Figure 2. Align the flat side of the blower tube with the flat side of the blower. NOTE: Homelite logo will be face up. Fig. 2 Push blower tube into blower housing until the tube latch snaps into place.
operation FILLING TANK WARNING: 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. Do not allow familiarity with product to make you careless.
operation STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 4 - 6. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. TO START A COLD ENGINE: Place the throttle/stop lever in the high speed ( ) position. Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position. Pull the starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run (no more than 4 pulls).
operation OPERATING the blower See Figures 7 - 8. proper operating position ■WARNING: Always hold the blower away from your body with the handle in your right hand, keeping clearance between your body and the product. 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.
maintenance choke dial cover WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. wavy washer WARNING: HEX NUT Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE FILTER screen flat washer Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
maintenance SPARK PLUG FUEL CAP 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: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Crossthreading will seriously damage the product.
troubleshooting Problem Engine will not start. Possible Cause No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. Solution Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a servicing dealer.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.
WARRANTY The following California Air Resources Board (CARB) statement only applies to model numbers required to meet the CARB requirements. Homelite consumer products, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
WARRANTY this product was manufactured with a catalyst muffler Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s original emission level, please refer to the maintenance schedule below. EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours Replace Every 25 Hours or Yearly Clean Every 25 Hours or Yearly Replace Every 50 Hours CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY......................
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Blower UT08520/UT08921 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 • Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.
