OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Backpack Blower UT08580/UT08981 (ALL VERSIONS) Your backpack 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 ■ Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Do not smoke while handling fuel. Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
specific safety rules Always hold the control handle in your right hand. Refer to the Operation section later in this manual for additional instructions. To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts.
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 EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol 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........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 lbs. Engine displacement........................................................................................................................................................26cc Air Velocity: MPH.....................................................................................................
features KNOW YOUR backpack 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 throttle control handle WARNING: throttle cable 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. upper TUBE ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figures 2 - 5. n Place large clamp on the elbow tube and install the elbow tube onto blower. Tighten large clamp securely. n Place large clamp on the bellows and install the bellows onto the elbow.
assembly To adjust the harness straps: CAUTION: Make all adjustments to the harness straps before starting the blower to avoid the possibility of injury. ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAPS Harness straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before starting the blower. n Blower should be in operating position before adjusting the harness straps. Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder.
operation STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 6 - 8. 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: Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. STARTER GRIP choke dial PRIMER BULB Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the FULL CHOKE position. NOTE: Each choke position is identified by a detent in the housing. Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold.
operation WARNING: Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. proper operating position OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figure 9. n Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder. Adjust the straps to a comfortable position. Refer to Adjusting Harness Straps earlier in this manual. Remove unit for starting. n Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual.
maintenance WARNING: wavy washer When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: HEX NUT flat washer choke dial cover FILTER screen 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 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 section 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.......................
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 26cc MightyLite Backpack Blower UT08580/UT08981 (ALL VERSIONS) 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.
