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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

BACKPACKER II
UT08570 and UT08571

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Your new 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.

Thank you for buying a Homelite product.

WARNING:

 

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before

using this product.

Summary of Contents for BACKPACKER II UT08570

Page 1: ...ufactured 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 Thank you for buying a Homelite product WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product ...

Page 2: ...ance 12 13 Accessories 13 Troubleshooting 14 Warranty 15 17 Parts Ordering Service 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ... 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 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 ...

Page 4: ...this equipment 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 Read the Operator s Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection LongHair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet LooseClothing Risk of loose clothing being dra...

Page 5: ...ompletely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER for repair When servicing use only ...

Page 6: ... full throttle TRIGGER LOCK The trigger lock feature is used for easier starting and also allows the user to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger To disengage the trigger lock simply depress the throttle trigger BLOWER TUBES The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the blower using no tools WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE The wide sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered ...

Page 7: ... WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this product until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal ...

Page 8: ...he best comfort after the blower is strapped onto the operator s back Place small clamp on the bottom end of the bellows and install the upper tube onto the bellows tighten clamp securely Join two straight tubes thread into the upper tube and tighten securely Thread nozzle onto tube assembly and tighten securely Tighten all threaded joints securely NOTE Check all threaded joints after initial run ...

Page 9: ... 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 Blowershouldbeinoperatingpositionbeforeadjustingthe harness straps Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder then repeat for the other shoulder Tightenorlooseneachharnessstrapasneeded untilthey ar...

Page 10: ...re that could cause serious personal injury WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal 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 cycle engine and requires pre mixing g...

Page 11: ... the blower to the ground WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your product to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figure 10 Starttheblower referto StartingandStopping laterinthis manual Sliparmthroughharnessstrapandontoshoulder then repeat for the other shoulder Adjust the straps to a comfortable position...

Page 12: ...slightly dampen surfaces when water is available Conservewaterbyusingpowerblowersinsteadofhosesfor many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters screens patios grills porches and gardens Watch out for children pets open windows or freshly washed cars and blow debris safely away Usethenozzleforlargervolume sotheairstreamcanwork close to the ground After using blowers or other eq...

Page 13: ...improves when the fuel 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 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 Drain all fuel from th...

Page 14: ...el from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Pull starter three times with choke lever at RUN If engine does not start move choke lever to CHOKE andrepeatnormalstartingprocedure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug 5 Contact a servicing dealer Turn L needle counterclockwise 1 16 turn If L low needle can not be turned counterclockwise do not force plastic limiter c...

Page 15: ...ELITE product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any HOMELITE product that has been altered or modified Thewarrantydoesnotextendtorepairsmadenecessaryby 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 SparkPlugs Carb...

Page 16: ...of time not to exceed 90 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...

Page 17: ... or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES FILTER X X SPARKSCREEN X CARBURETOR ASSY INCLUDES HEAT DAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES FUEL LINES X FUEL CAP X FUEL FILTER IGNITION ASSY INCLUDES SPARKPLUG X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICH EVER COMES FIRST ...

Page 18: ...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 the housing Please record the serial numb...

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