Homelite UT08072 Manuel D’Utilisation

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

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Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this 
unit.

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Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath-
ing exhaust fumes can kill.

�n Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 

Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this 
product.

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Keep  all  bystanders,  children,  and  pets  at  least  50  ft. 
away.

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Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear 
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or 
go barefoot.

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To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being 
drawn  into  rotating  parts,  do  not  wear  loose  clothing, 
scarves, neck chains, and the like.

�n Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent 

entanglement in any rotating parts.

�n Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under 

the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

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Do not operate in poor lighting.

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Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts 
and all hot surfaces of the unit.

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Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the 
risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.

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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.

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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot 
surfaces.

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Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; 
this screen is located inside the muffler.

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Product users on United States Forest Service land, and 
in some states, must comply with fire prevention regula-
tions.  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.

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Before storing, allow the engine to cool.

�n Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before 

transporting in a vehicle.

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

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Do not smoke while handling fuel.

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Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.

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Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.

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

�n Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep 

fuel from escaping around the cap.

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Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.

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

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

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Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and 
accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard 
or cause product damage.

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Maintain  the  unit  per  maintenance  instructions  in  this 
Operator’s Manual.

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Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel 
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.

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Always hold the control handle in your right hand. Refer 
to the Operation section later in this manual for addi-
tional instructions.

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To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with 
sound level(s), hearing protection is required.

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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contact-
ing rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or 

removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark 
plug before performing maintenance or accessing any 
movable parts.

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

�n Never run the unit without the proper equipment 

attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.