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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BACKPACKER II
UT08570 and UT08571
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.
WARNING:
using this product.
Thank you for buying a Homelite product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL BACKPACKER II UT08570 and UT08571 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. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules ... 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Specific Safety Rules ... 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Symbols ... 4 - 5 ■... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
Replace damaged parts. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. -
Page 4: Symbols
SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operator’s Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Blower Tubes Long Hair Loose Clothing SYMBOLS EXPLANATION Precautions that involve your safety. - Page 5 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or DANGER: serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or WARNING: serious injury.
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Page 6: Product Specifications
MOTOR The blower has a powerful 30cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing jobs. THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle. FEATURES ENGINE HARNESS... -
Page 7: Assembly
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. ASSEMBLY PACKING LIST Blower Elbow Bellows Upper Tube Large Clamps (2) Small Clamp... -
Page 8: Assembling The Blower Tubes
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. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place small clamp on the bottom end of the bellows and install the upper tube onto the bellows;... - Page 9 Harness straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before starting the blower. To adjust the harness straps: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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.
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Page 10: Mixing The Fuel
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 gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be at a 50:1 ratio, using Premium Exact Mix™... -
Page 11: Starting And Stopping
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Move harness straps off the shoulders, let straps slide down arms. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Grasp the straps and lower the blower to the ground. WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your product to make you careless. -
Page 12: Replacing And Cleaning The Air Filter
■ In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available. ■ 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. ■ Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. -
Page 13: Maintenance
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Clean all foreign material from the blower. Store it in a well- ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start: Engine star ts but will not accelerate: Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke: Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke: NOTE: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped... -
Page 15: Limited Warranty Statement
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ One year for the following units: UT08110, UT20760, UT10901; ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Two years for all other Homelite products, if the product is used for personal, family or household use;... - Page 16 The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year nonroad engines are also 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.
- Page 17 EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Each Use AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES: FILTER ... X... X SPARK SCREEN ... X CARBURETOR ASSY INCLUDES: HEAT DAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES: FUEL LINES ... X FUEL CAP ... X FUEL FILTER IGNITION ASSY INCLUDES:...
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Page 18: California Proposition
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.
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