Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product BACKPACKER II UT08570 Homelite
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OPERA T OR'S MANU AL BA CKP A CKER II UT08570 and UT08571 SA VE THIS MANU AL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our new b low er has been engineered and manuf actured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator saf ety .
Page 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ General Safety Rules ....
Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
Page 4 Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. . To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Page 5 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Page 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ............................................................................................................................... ...................... 14.7 lbs. (6.7 kg.) Engine displacement .......................
Page 7 ASSEMBL Y 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. ■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Page 8 WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire before assemblying parts. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figures 2 - 5. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place large clamp on the elbow tube and install the elbow tube onto blower.
Page 9 ASSEMBLING HARNESS STRAPS See Figures 6 - 7. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place short looped end of the harness strap through the top bracket. Open loop and slide onto extruded end of the bracket. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Lace long end of the harness strap through the slot in the backpack frame.
Page 10 OPERA TION PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1) GASOLINE OIL 1 Gallon (US) 2.6 oz. 1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml) FILLING THE TANK WARNING: Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft.
Page 11 OPERA TION Fig. 10 STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 8 - 9. TO START: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Place the blower on a flat bare surface. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Set switch to ON ( I ). ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold. Press trigger lock lever down and release throttle trigger.
Page 12 OPERA TION MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical manufacturer's replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. REPLACING AND CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figure 11. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean.
Page 13 MAINTENANCE SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler body . After extended use the screen can become dirty and may need to have the muffler replaced by an authorized ser vicing dealer . WARNING: Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place.
Page 14 AIR FIL TER AIR FIL TER PROBLEM POS SIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NO T SOL VE THE PROBLEM CONT A CT Y OUR A UTHORIZED SER VICING DEALER. Engine will not star t: Engine star ts but will not accelerate: Engine star ts but will only run at high speed at half choke: Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke: 1.
Page 15 W ARRANTY 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.
Page 16 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. LIMITED W ARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR- NIA EMISSION CONTR OL SYSTEMS NONRO AD AND SMALL OFF-RO AD ENGINES The U .S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the Calif or nia Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.
Page 17 W ARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Yearly 25 Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES: FILTER ....................
983000-255 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www.
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