Homelite UT08570 Blower User Manual
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1. FUELCAP FUEL FILTER IGNITION ASSY INCLUDES SPARK PLUG 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 17 OPERATOR S MANUAL BACKPACKER II UT08570 and UT08571 A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive 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 the housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 Phone 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com 983000 2552. B Wearitems Bump Knobs Spool Retainers Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts HOMELITE reservesthe rightto change or improve the design of any HOMELITE product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALLIMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIEDWARRANTIES 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 REPAIRORREPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION SOME STATES DONOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVELIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NO LIMITEDTO 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 ALIKE 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 L
3. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Donotdiscard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product E ifanypartsare damaged or missing please call 1 800 242 4672 for assistance A 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 A 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 injury PACKING LIST Blower Elbow Bellows Upper Tube Large Clamps 2 Small Clamp Cable Tie Straight Tubes 2 Nozzle Harness Straps 2 2 Cycle Engine Oil Operator s Manual NOTE Read and remove all hang tags and store with your Operator s Manual Page 7 ASSEMBLY A 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 E Place large clamp on the elbow tube and install the elbow tube onto blower Tighten large clamp securely B Place large clamp on the bellows and install the bellows onto the elbow Tighten clamp securely B Insert upper tube into throttle control handle Position the
4. Oil Homelite AH99G01 Fuel Cap Power Care AP04108 A WARNING Current attachments and accessories available for use with this product are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING IFTHESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVETHE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start 1 Switch not ON 1 Move switch to ON 2 No spark 2 Check spark Remove spark plug Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip If there is no spark repeat test with a new spark plug 3 No fuel 3 Push primer bulb until bulb until fuel is visible in the bulb If fuel is not apparent the primary fuel delivery system is blocked Contact a servicing dealer If primer bulb fills engine may be flooded see next item 4 Flooded engine 4 Remove spark plug NOTE Do notlet gas spill on the ground Move choke lever to RUN and pull starter cord 10 to 15 times This will clear excess fuel 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 and repeat normal starting proced
5. UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure a to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury Donotallowchildren or untrained individuals to use this unit Neverstartorrunthe engineinsideaclosedarea breathing E exhaust fumes can kill B Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this product E Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m away E Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short pants jewelry of any kind or go barefoot 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 Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts a Donot operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication E Do not operate in poor lighting a Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit Weara face filter maskin dusty conditions to reduce the risk a of injury associated with the inhalation of dust Check the work area before each use Remove all objects a suchas rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine Keep firm footing and balance Do not overr
6. inthis manual Operate the blowerfromthe rightside as shown in illustration Tokeepfromscattering debris blow aroundthe outer edges of a debris pile Never blow directly into the center of a pile To reduce sound levels limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job Check your equipment before operation especially the muffler air intakes and air filters E Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing Page 11 OPERATION 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 Use the nozzle for larger volume so the air stream can work close to the ground After using blowers or other equipment CLEAN UP Dis pose of debris properly A 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 B Pivotthe air filter cover down by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover Remove the filter Cle
7. listed below These warranted parts are Carburetor Spark Plug Ignition Air Filter and Fuel Filter MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by Homelite Consumer Products Inc in the operator s manual LIMITATIONS The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following a repair of replacement required because of misuse or neglect lack of required maintenance repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Homelite Consumer Products Inc specifications that adversely affect performance and or durability and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Homelite Consumer Products Inc and b replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours Page 16 WARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTSLIST 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 SPARK SCREEN CARBURETOR ASSY INCLUDES HEAT DAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES FUELLINES
8. ARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 8 9 TO START Place the blower on a flat bare surface Set switch to ON I THROTTLE Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and hold Press trigger TRIGGER lock lever down and release throttle trigger Slowly press the primer bulb seven 7 times Move the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position Pullthestarterhandle sharply until engine attempts to run TRIGGER Do not pull the starter handle more than eight 8 times LOCK Move the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position Fig 8 Pullthestarterhandle until the engine runs Do not pull the starter handle more than six 6 times SWITCH Allow the engine to run 15 seconds then set the choke lever to the RUN position Squeeze the throttle trigger to release the trigger lock TO STOP Set the switch to OFF O TO REMOVE BLOWER 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 CHOKE LEVER careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figure 10 Startthe blower referto Starting and Stopping later in this manual Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder then repeat for the other shoulder Adjust the straps to a comfortable position refer to Adjusting Harness Straps earlier
9. H lite OPERATOR S MANUAL BACKPACKER II UT08570 and UT08571 y e 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 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS LAMB ir e eI TR TORNO TERRE 2 i G neral Safety RUES ein i e De be eL D o Sete usc s aed a RN ae dha ee 3 I Specific Safety Beso dip edo vi Mots et v don vL d 3 LU Me RTT UU P m MEHR 4 5 i Features eR 6 D REDE vat E D 7 9 aut aad canta aot uui td 10 12 E Maintenance TL E 12 13 I oia 13 B qroublestipotiig eunte ciet eoe etd a E steterat Dod ad arp e UE cdd uM tcc e eee 14 LAMB iu eM ETE 15 17 B pats Orden SEMIS ee ESAE cR Re loda npa RESERVA RES 18 INTRODUCTION 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 Page 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING READ
10. IMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights any you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty applies to all HOMELITE products manufactured by HOMELITE and soldin the United States and Canada To locate your nearest service dealer dial 1 800 242 4672 orlog on to our website at www homelite com Page 15 WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET CARB REQUIREMENTS HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFOR NIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Homelite Consumer Products Inc are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your nonroad or small off road engine In California new small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the state s stringent anti smog standards In other states new 2000 and later model year nonroad engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small nonroad engines The nonroad engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U S EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser Homeli
11. an itin warm soapy water Rinse and letdry completely For best performance replace annually B Install the filter Pivot the cover into place ensuring the latch snaps and latches into place A WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating products Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury AIR FILTER AIR FILTER COVER Fig 11 Page 12 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 servicing dealer A WARNING Never runthe blower withoutthe spark arrestor in place Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used the type and amount of oil used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits If you notice low power from the blower have a qualified service technician check the exhaust port and muffler for carbon deposits Removing the carbon deposits should restore performa
12. e lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non warranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer b As the nonroad or small off road engine owner you should be aware however that Homelite Consumer Products Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your nonroad or small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications c You are responsible for presenting your nonroad or small off road engine to a Homelite Consumer Products Inc service dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount 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 sale to meet all applicable regulations Homelite Consumer Products Inc also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your nonroad or small off road engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the
13. each Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen this screen is located inside the muffler Product users on United States Forest Service land and in some states must comply 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 not smoke while handling fuel Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Select bare ground stop engine and allow to cool before refueling Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 feet 9 m away from refueling site before starting engine Never attemptto burn off spilled fuel under any circumstances Use only identical manufacturer s replacement parts and accessories Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this Operator s Manual Inspect the unit before each use for loose faste
14. en needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Page 5 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS LARGE CLAMPS BLOWER ENGINE Ss NG BELLOWS if CABLE TIE SMALL CLAMP HANDLE STRAIGHT TUBE KNOW YOUR BLOWER See Figure 1 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules 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 SWITCH HARNESS STRAPS WIDE SWEEPER NOZZLE THROTTLE TRIGGER TRIGGER LOCK STRAIGHT TUBE UPPER TUBE 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 during blower operation Page 6 ASSEMBLY 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 E
15. engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California In all other states for 1997 and later model years EPA requires manufacturers to warrant non road engines for two years These warranty periods will begin on the date the nonroad or small off road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be replaced by Homelite Consumer Products Inc at no cost to the owner Homelite Consumer Products Inc shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Homelite Consumer Products Inc engine dealer or warranty station Any authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty Homelite Consumer Products Inc is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty The California Air Resources Board s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission related warranted parts EPA s regulations do not include a parts list but EPA considers emission related warranted parts to include all the parts
16. nce to the blower FUEL CAP WARNING A leaking fuel is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury The fuel cap contains a non serviceable filter and a check valve A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance If performance 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 A WARNING Be careful not to cross thread the spark plug Cross threading will seriously damage the product STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER E Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for gasoline Run engine until it stops Cleanallforeign material from the blower Store itin a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline Excess fuel should be used up in other 2 cycle engine powered equipment ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at retail stores Air Filter Power Care AP04107 Spark Plug Champion RCJ 6Y 2 Cycle
17. nd 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 inthe HOMELITE 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 productor adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters
18. ners fuel leaks etc Replace damaged parts SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES E Always hold the control handle in your right hand referto the Operation section later in this manual for additional instructions B To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or removing attachments Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts Page 3 Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached Always ensure the blower tubes are installed 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 Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety To reduce the risk of injury user must read and Read the Operator s Manual understand operators manual before using this product Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with Wear Eye and Hearing Protection ANSIZ87 1 as wellashearing protection when operating this equipment Blower Tubes Do not operate without tubes in place Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being d
19. or higher Do not use automotive oil or 2 cycle outboard oil NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period PREMIUM EXACT MIX 50 1 GASOLINE OIL 1 Gallon US 1 Liter 2 6 oz 20 cc 20 ml FILLING THE TANK WARNING Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank Never addfuelto a machine with a running or hot engine Move atleast 30 ft 9 m from the refueling area before starting engine Do not smoke while filling the tank Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami nation Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning it counterclockwise WB Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank B Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap B Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise B Wipe spilled fuel from the product Move atleast 30 ft 9 m away from refueling area before starting the product NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use A WARNING Check for fuel leaks If you find any leaks correct the problem before using the product Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury A 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 Page 10 OPERATION ST
20. rawn into air intake Page 4 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING A DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous 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 SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to service we suggest you return the product to your nearest operate this product until you read thoroughly and AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER for repair When servicing understand completely the operator s manual Save this use only identical replacement parts operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any products can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side 2 shields and a full face shield wh
21. se the unit should be taken to a factory authorized service dealer for repair In most cases the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative NEEDLE Fig 12 Page 14 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products Inc warrants to the original retail purchaserthatthis HOMELITE productis 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 One year forthe following units UTO8110 UT20760 UT 10901 Twoyears for allother Homelite products if the productis used for personal family or household use B 90days ifany of the above products are used for product 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 inthe 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 HOMELITE product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period The expense of delivering the HOMELITE productto the dealer for warranty work a
22. te Consumer Products Inc must warrant the emission control system on your nonroad or small off road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your nonroad or small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system the ignition system the catalytic converter Also included may be hoses belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Homelite Consumer Products Inc will repair your nonroad or small off road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE 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 free of charge OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES a As the nonroad or small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of required maintenance listed in your owner s manual Homelite Consumer Products Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your nonroad or small off road engine but Homelite Consumer Products Inc cannot deny warranty solely for th
23. throttle control handle in the center of upper tube 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 Place small clamp on the bottom end of the bellows and install the upper tube onto the bellows tighten clamp securely E Join two straight tubes thread into the upper tube and tighten securely Thread nozzle onto tube assembly and tighten securely lt UPPER TUBE B Tighten all threaded joints securely NOTE Check all threaded joints after initial run to ensure they are tightened securely Hold the throttle cable against the bellows and install the cable tie Cable tie should be tight enough to retain the throttle cable to the bellows but still allow for movement WING NUT THROTTLE CABLE CONTROL HANDLE BELLOWS SMALL CLAMP UPPER TUBE Page 8 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HARNESS STRAPS See Figures 6 7 Placeshortlooped end ofthe harness strap through the top bracket Open loop and slide onto extruded end of the bracket W Lace long end of the harness strap through the slot in the backpack frame Thread the harness strap end through the center of buckle and then through the top toothed portion and tighten E Repeat steps to attach the second harness strap to the blower A CAUTION STRAIGHT TUBE Make all adjustments to the harness straps before starting the blower to a
24. ure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug 5 Starter rope pulls harder now 5 Contact a servicing dealer than when new Engine starts but will not Carburetor requires adjustment Turn L needle counterclockwise 1 16 turn If L accelerate low needle can not be turned counterclockwise do not force plastic limiter caps Contact a servicing dealer See Figure 12 Engine starts but will only run Carburetor requires adjustment Turn H needle counterclockwise 1 16 turn If H at high speed at half choke high needle can not be turned counterclockwise do not force plastic limiter caps Contact a servicing dealer See Figure 12 Engine does not reach full 1 Oil fuel mixture is incorrect 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix speed and emits excessive 2 Air filter is dirty 2 Clean air filter refer to Replacing and Cleaning smoke the Air Filter earlier in this manual 3 Carburetor requires adjustment 3 Turn H needle clockwise 1 16 turn See Figure 12 4 Spark arrestor screen is dirty 4 Contact a servicing dealer NOTE The carburetor adjustment needle s are equipped with plastic cap s that prevents counterclockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment If your unit exhibits specific performance problem s where the Trouble Shooting Section NEEDLE recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purcha
25. void the possibility of injury ADJUSTING HARNESS STRAPS Harness straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before starting the blower STRAIGHT TUBE To adjust the harness straps i Blower shouldbe in operating position before adjusting the harness straps Slip arm through harness strap and onto NOZZLE shoulder then repeat for the other shoulder Tighten orloosen each harness strap as needed until they SHORT LOOPED EXTRUDED are adjusted to a comfortable operating position END OF STRAP END OF BRACKET Pull on harness straps to secure in buckle SLOT IN BACKPACK Page 9 OPERATION A 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 2 cycle engine oil If Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil is not available use a high quality 2 cycle engine oil mixed at a 50 1 ratio See chart later in this section To mix the fuel Useacleancontainerthatis approved for use with gasoline B Mix the Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container according to the instruc tions on the oil package This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 R 2
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