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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. 

warrants to the original 

retail purchaser that this 

HOMELITE 

product is free from 

defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or 
replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, 
any  defective  product  free  of  charge  within  these  time 
periods from the date of purchase.

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�  One year for the following units: Yard Broom, Trimlite 

and Bandit;

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�  Two years if the product is used for personal, family or 

household use;

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  90  days,  if  used  for  any  other  purpose,  such  as 

commercial or rental.

This  warranty  extends  to  the  original  retail  purchaser 
only  and  commences  on  the  date  of  the  original  retail 
purchase.
Any  part  of  the 

HOMELITE 

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 by an authorized 

HOMELITE 

service dealer without charge for parts and 

labor. 
The product, including any defective part, must be returned 
to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. 
The expense of delivering the 

HOMELITE 

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 

product. Proof of purchase will be required by 

the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty 
work  must  be  performed  by  an  authorized 

HOMELITE 

service dealer. 
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date 
of original retail purchase for any 

HOMELITE 

product that 

is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other 
income-producing purpose.
This  warranty  does  not  cover  any 

HOMELITE 

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 

HOMELITE 

product  that  is  the  result  of  improper 

maintenance  or  to  any 

HOMELITE 

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 

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 

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 
MERCHANTABILITY,  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE,  OR  OTHERWISE,  ARE  DISCLAIMED  IN 
THEIR  ENTIRETY  AFTER  THE  EXPIRATION  OF  THE 
APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY DAY 
WARRANTY PERIOD. HOMELITE’S OBLIGATION UNDER 
THIS  WARRANTY  IS  STRICTLY  AND  EXCLUSIVELY 
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 
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPENSE 
OF  RETURNING  THE  HOMELITE  PRODUCT  TO  AN 
AUTHORIZED  SERVICE  DEALER  AND  EXPENSE  OF 
DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S 
TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, 
RENTAL  OF  A  LIKE  PRODUCT  DURING  THE  TIME 
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, 
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERLY, LOSS 
OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS 
OF  TIME,  OR  INCONVENIENCE.  SOME  STATES  DO 
NOT  ALLOW  THE  EXCLUSION  OR  LIMITATION  OF 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 
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 

products 

manufactured  by 

HOMELITE 

and  sold  in  the  United 

States and Canada.
To locate your nearest service dealer, dial 1-800-242-4672 
or log on to our website at www.homelite.com.

Summary of Contents for BACKPACKER II UT08072

Page 1: ...actured 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 ...

Page 2: ...tenance 12 13 n Accessories 13 n Troubleshooting 14 n Warranty 15 17 n Parts Ordering Service 18 This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...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 n Before storing allow the engine to cool n Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle n To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury handle fuel with care It is highly flammab...

Page 4: ... before using this product Precautions that involve your safety Do not operate without tubes in place Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in personal injury Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury SYMBOLS Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye and hearing protection when operating this equipment Gasoline and Oil Use un...

Page 5: ...zardous 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 WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation...

Page 6: ...ngine displacement 30cc Air Velocity MPH 180 CFM 375 FEATURES WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE STRAIGHT TUBE STRAIGHT TUBE THROTTLE TRIGGER SWITCH BLOWER HARNESS STRAPS BELLOWS CONTROL HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK CABLE TIE ENGINE ELBOW UPPER TUBE SMALL CLAMP LARGE CLAMPS ...

Page 7: ...ny accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping n Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance PACKING LIST Blower Elbow B...

Page 8: ...e and tighten wing nut securely NOTE The position of the throttle control handle may be adjusted for the best comfort after the blower is strapped onto the operator s back n Place small clamp on the bottom end of the bellows and install the upper tube onto the bellows tighten clamp securely n Join two straight tubes thread into the upper tube and tighten securely n Thread nozzle onto tube assembly...

Page 9: ...stments 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 To adjust the harness straps 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 n Tigh...

Page 10: ...s sufficient to inflict serious injury WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2...

Page 11: ...trap and onto shoulder then repeat for the other shoulder Adjust the straps to a com fortable position Refer to Adjusting Harness Straps earlier in this manual Then remove unit for starting n Start the blower Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual n Put on the blower again The unit should be operated from the right side as shown in figure 10 n To keep from scattering debris blow aro...

Page 12: ...ther parts may create a hazard or cause product damage WARNING 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 Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their us...

Page 13: ...uel cap is loosened the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace the fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Y with 0 63 mm 0 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement part and replace annually WARNING Be careful not to cross thread the spark plug Cross threading will seriously damage the product STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER n Drain all fuel from the tank into ...

Page 14: ... dealer Engine starts but will not accelerate Carburetor requires L Low jet adjustment Contact a servicing dealer for carburetor adjustment Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke Carburetor requires H High jet adjustment Contact a servicing dealer for carburetor adjustment Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke 1 Oil fuel mixture is incorrect 2 Air filter i...

Page 15: ...LITE 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 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 Wearitems Bu...

Page 16: ... 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 COVERAGE Homelite Consumer Products Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small off road engine will be designed built and equipped at the time of sale t...

Page 17: ...es Spark Plug X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST 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 b...

Page 18: ...ve harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 SERVICE For parts or service contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you please call 1 800 242 4672 or visit us online at www homelite com REPAIR PARTS The model number of this product is found on a plate or label attached to...

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