UT09510 - Blower HOMELITE - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL UT09510 HOMELITE

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.Su sopladora ha sido diseñada y fabricada de conformidad con las estrictas normas de Homelite para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le brindará muchos años de sólido y eficiente funcionamiento. ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto. Le agradecemos la compra de un producto Homelite. SAVE THIS MANUAL fOR fUTURE REfERENCE

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail- ure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Wear eye protection with side shields which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection when operating this product. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot. To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts, do not wear loose clothing, scarves, neck chains, etc. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Do not operate in poor lighting. Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit. Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust. Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces. Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler. Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area. Before storing, allow the engine to cool. Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable. Do not smoke while handling fuel. Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline. Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling. Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 ft. away from refueling site before starting engine. Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances. Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Operator’s Manual. Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts. Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the blower in unexpected situations.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting.

Service on the blower must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.Page 4 — English SPECIfIC SAfETY RULES

Always hold the blower in your right hand during blower operation. Refer to the OPERATION instructions later in this manual for proper position during blower operation and additional information.

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.

Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.

Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed.

Never place objects inside the blower tubes.

Use only as directed in this operator’s manual.

Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when engine is running. Gravel, sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.

Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, bar- becue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread. fUELING

Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.

Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from spark and/or flame-producing equipment.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.

Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

Do not smoke while handling fuel.

Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.

Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.

Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from refueling site before starting engine.

Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum- stances.

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.

If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.

Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.

When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container in a well-ventilated area.

Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before refueling.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.Page 5 — English The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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. CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. 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 Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Read Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Eye and Hearing Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to com- ply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection. Air Inlet Cover Do not run unit if the air inlet cover becomes opened, dam- aged, or unsecured in any way. Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet. Blower Tubes Do run unit without tubes in place. Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake. Gasoline and Lubricant Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant.Page 6 — English FEATURES fEATURES KNOw YOUR BLOwER See Figure 1. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product 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. BLOwER TUBE AND NOzzLES The blower tube and nozzles can be assembled and installed on the blower without using any tools. CRUISE CONTROL The cruise control feature allows the user to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the engine, simply push the cruise control lever forward. ENGINE The blower has a powerful 26cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing jobs. HIGH VELOCITY NOzzLE wITH wET LEAf SCRAPER The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves. It allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower. THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle. PRODUCT SPECIfICATIONS Engine Displacement p. 26
• cc Air Velocity: MPH p. 175
• (with high velocity nozzle) CFM p. 325
• (at housing) Weight .6 lbs.Page 7 — English UNPACKING This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. p. 9

Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242-4672 for assistance. PACKING LIST Blower Blower Tube High Velocity Nozzle 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Operator’s Manual NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with the Operator’s Manual.

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of the product with damaged or missing parts could result in possible serious personal injury.

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

This product is intended for blower use only and is not designed for vacuum use. Do not attempt to open the air inlet cover that covers the impeller. Opening the air inlet cover could result in contact with the impeller blades and cause serious personal injuries. ASSEMBLING THE BLOwER TUBES See Figure 2.

Align raised tabs on blower housing outlet to the slots on upper tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if needed.

Attach high velocity nozzle to upper blower tube by align- ing raised tabs on upper blower tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if needed.

To remove the tubes, rotate the tubes to unlock them and remove from the blower housing outlet. ASSEMBLYPage 8 — English OPERATION

Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex- plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke while mixing gasoline and lubricant together; and wipe up spills immediately. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con- tamination. Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock- wise. 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 clock- wise. 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.

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 and stay away from open flames and sparks. Unsafe handling of fuel could result in seri ous personal injury. OXYGENATED FUELS DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WAR- RANTY. NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems re- sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are not covered under warranty. Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by vol- ume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. Do not use E85 fuel.

Do not allow familiarity with product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. 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 syn- thetic 2-cycle engine lubricant, mixed at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US). We recommend you use ONLY Homelite lubricant in your product. Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubri- cant. 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) GASOLINE LUBRICANT 1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz. 1 liter 20cc (20 ml)Page 9 — English

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figure 3. 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 throttle lever. Pull starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter grip more than four (4) times. Set the choke lever to the HALf CHOKE position. Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times. 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 10 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position. TO STOP THE ENGINE: To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop position “ ”. HOT RESTART Of THE ENGINE: Set the choke lever to the RUN position. Lock throttle lever. Pull the starter grip 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 Figure 4.

Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed or the air inlet cover securely closed. Use of an improperly assembled unit could result in serious personal injury. Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand.

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.

Always hold the blower away from your body with the handle in your right hand when operating, 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. To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile. Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only - not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local ordi- nances. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time. Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens. Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes, and air filters. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available. Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. Hold blower, as shown in Figure 4, so the air stream can work close to the ground. After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris properly. The high velocity nozzle is specifically designed for wet sticky leaves. It allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower. CRUISE CONTROL See Figure 5. The cruise control can be used to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger. To engage the cruise control: Pull cruise control lever back towards user, and stop at the desired throttle setting. To release the cruise control, push cruise control lever all the way towards the front of unit. OPERATIONPage 10 — English MAINTENANCE

When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con- tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

HIGH ALTITUDE ENGINE OPERATION

Please have an authorized service center adjust this engine if it is to be run above 2000 feet. Failure to do so may result in poor engine performance, spark plug fouling, hard start- ing, and increased emissions. Carburetor adjustment by an authorized service center will improve performance and allow that this engine meets EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and California ARB (Air Resources Board) emis- sion standards. An engine adjusted for high altitudes can not be run at 2000 feet or lower. In doing so, the engine will overheat and cause serious engine damage. Please have an authorized service center restore high altitude modified engines to the original factory specification before operating below 2000 feet. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the blower serviced an Authorized Service Center. CLEANING THE AIR fILTER See Figures 6 - 7. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. Remove the air filter cover by turning the dial counter clockwise while gently pulling on the cover. Rinse filter with clean water. Gently squeeze filter until excess water is removed. Replace filter. Place the air filter cover back on the unit. Turn dial clockwise until cover is secure. SPARK PLUG 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.

Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross- threading will seriously damage the product. CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT, MUffLER

NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service. The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.

Engine fails to start. No fuel in tank. Spark plug shorted or fouled. Spark plug is broken. (cracked porcelain or electrodes broken) Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or disconnected from spark plug. Ignition inoperative. Fill tank. Replace spark plug. Replace spark plug. Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug. Contact authorized service center. Engine hard to start. Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture. Too much lubricant in fuel mixture. Engine is under or over choked. Weak spark at spark plug. Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel. Drain and refill with correct mixture. Adjust choke as necessary. Contact authorized service center. Engine lacks power. Air filter clogged. Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air filter Screen earlier in this manual. Engine overheats. Insufficient lubricant in fuel mixture. Mix fuel as described in starting instructions. MAINTENANCE fUEL CAP

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. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace the fuel cap if required.

Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline. when storing 1 month or longer: Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.Page 12 — English 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. Two years for all models if used for personal, family, or household use; 90 days for any unit used for other purposes, such as rental or commercial. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase. Any part of the this product manufactured or supplied by Homelite and found in the reasonable judgment of Homelite to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor by a Homelite authorized service center. The product, including any defective part, must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. The expense of delivering the product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner. Homelite’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any HOMELITE brand product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by a Homelite authorized service center. This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any HOMELITE brand product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose. This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE brand product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any product that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the HOMELITE brand product or adversely affect its operation, performance, or durability. In addition, this warranty does not cover: A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Homelite reserves the right to change or improve the design of any HOMELITE brand product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY,

ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING

APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY-DAY

LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY

TO YOU. HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY

FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER

ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty applies to all HOMELITE brand products manufactured by or for Homelite and sold in the United States and Canada. To locate your nearest Homelite authorized service center, dial 1-800-242-4672 or log on to our website at www.homelite.com.Page 13 — English THE fOLLOwING CALIfORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REqUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REqUIREMENTS. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your 2009 model year non-road or small off-road engine. In California, new equipment that uses small off-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 2000 and later model year non-road engines must be designed, built, and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines. The non-road engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., must warrant the emission control system on your non-road or small off-road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance of your non-road or small off-road engine. Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system, the ignition system, catalytic converters, fuel tanks, valves, filters, clamps, connectors, and other associated components. Also included may be hoses, belts and connectors, and other emission-related assemblies. Where a warrantable condition exists, Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis, parts, and labor performed at an authorized service center for HOMELITE

brand outdoor products. MANUfACTURER’S wARRANTY COVERAGE: This product’s emissions control system is warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., free of charge. OwNER’S wARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES (a) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the perfor- mance of the required maintenance listed in your operator’s manual. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your non-road or small off-road engine, but Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. (b) As the non-road or small off-road engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., may deny you warranty coverage if your non-road or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or unapproved modifications. (c) You are responsible for presenting your non-road or small off-road engine to an authorized service dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., Customer Representative at 1-800-242-4672. DEfECT wARRANTY COVERAGE REqUIREMENTS: (a) The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser. (b) General Emissions Warranty Coverage. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., war- rants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non-road or small off-road engine is designed, built, and equipped at the time of sale to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board or the United States Environmental Protection Agency; and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years from the date the non-road or small off-road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. (c) The warranty on emissions-related parts will be interpreted as follows: Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years. If any such part (including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspec- tion) fails during the period of warranty coverage, it will be repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE

Authorized Service Center at no charge. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period. A statement to the effect of “repair or replace as necessary” would not reduce the period of warranty coverage. Any warranted part that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point, and will be repaired or replaced at any HOMELITE

Authorized Service Center for no charge until that replacement point is reached. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized HOMELITE

Authorized Service Center, including any distribution center that may be franchised to service the subject engines. Any diagnostic work done at a HOMELITE

Authorized Service Center shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replace- ment part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Add-on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resource Board may not be used. The use of any non-exempted add-on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non-exempted add-on or modified part. The California Air Resources Board’s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA’s regulations do not include a parts list, but the EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below.) Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will provide any documents that describe its warranty procedures or policies within five days upon request by the California Air Resources Board.

EMISSIONS PARTS LIST

Emissions parts vary from product to product. Your emissions control system warranty applies to any of the following components that may be included on your product: (1) Fuel Metering System (i) Carburetor and internal parts (and/or pressure regulator or fuel injection system). (ii) Air/fuel ratio feedback and control system. (iii) Cold start enrichment system. (iv) Fuel Tank. (2) Air Induction System (i) Controlled hot air intake system. (ii) Intake manifold. (iii) Air filter. (3) Ignition System (i) Spark Plugs. (ii) Magneto or electronic ignition system. (iii) Spark advance/retard system. (4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System (i) EGR valve body and carburetor spacer, if applicable. (ii) EGR rate feedback and control system. (5) Air Injection System (i) Air pump or pulse valve. (ii) Valves affecting distribution of flow. (iii) Distribution manifold. (6) Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System (i) Catalytic converter. (ii) Thermal reactor. (iii) Exhaust manifold. (7) Particulate Controls (i) Traps, filters, precipitators, and any other device used to capture particulate emissions. (8) Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems (i) Electronic controls. (ii) Vacuum, temperature, and time sensitive valves and switches. (iii) Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies. Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., will furnish with each new engine written instruc- tions for its maintenance and use by the owner. The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements. Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and A=300 hours. 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 wARRANTYPage 14 — English 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. WARRANTY MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE! Go to www.homelite.com and register your new tool on-line. Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Homelite Help Line! CALL www.homelite.com To register your Homelite product by regular mail, please print the following information on a 3 in. x 5 in. card or standard postcard: your name, mailing address, phone numbers, email address, Homelite product(s) purchased with item number from package, and serial number for each product. Mail the card to: Homelite Consumer Prod- ucts, Attn. Homelite Registration, 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625. To receive information on our company and products, please include the following statement on your registration card: “Send me information on your products and company using the contact information I am providing with this product registration.” EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................... X