Homelite UT26HBV User Manual - Page 12

OPERATION FILLING THE TANK  Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con- tamination.  Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise.  Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.  Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap.  Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise.  Wipe spilled fuel from the product.  Move 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: Check for fuel leaks, which are a fire hazard. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury. WARNING: Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface and only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the unit cool for at least five minutes before adding fuel. After fueling, immediately replace fuel cap and tighten securely. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks! Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire and cause serious personal injury. STARTING AND STOPPING See Figure 9. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.  Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times. NOTE: After the 10th press, fuel should be visible in the primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until you see fuel in the bulb.  Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.  Lock cruise control lever/throttle lock to the full throttle position.  Pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter grip and rope more than four (4) times.  Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.  Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.  Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position. TO STOP THE ENGINE:  To stop the engine, depress and hold the STOP switch to the stop position " ". HOT RESTART OF THE ENGINE:  Set the choke lever to the RUN position.  Lock cruise control lever/throttle lock.  Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING THIS PRODUCT: Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have. For Help Call: 1-800-242-4672 OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figures 10 - 11. WARNING: Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed and the vacuum door securely closed. Use of an improperly assembled unit could result in serious personal injury. NOTICE: Always operate your product in compliance with all applicable laws and ordinances.  Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand. WARNING: Always hold the blower away from your body with the handle in your right hand when operating as a blower, keeping clearance between your body and the product. The muffler side of the blower should be away from your body. Any contact with the housing can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris or gravel. Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent resulting in possible damage to the unit and could result in 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. Page 8 - English