Contents
Operators Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction
General Safety Rules
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Specific Safety Rules
General Precautions
Safety Apparel
Refueling do not Smoke
Maintenance Precautions
Push and Pull
Kickback
See Figure
Symbols
Symbol Name Explanation
Specifications
UT10550
Features
Chain OIL Front Handcap GUARD/CHAIN Brake
Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices
Operation
Chain Brake
See Figures 4
Kickback Precautions
Fuel and Refueling
See Figures 6
Handling the Fuel Safely
Adding OIL
Operating the Chain Brake
See Figures 9
See Figures 10, 11
Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN Position
Starting the Engine
See Figures 13 through
RUN Position Primer Bulb Choke Lever
Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake Position
Stopping the Engine
Trigger Release Throttle Trigger
See Figures 20
Preparing for Cutting
Proper Grip on Handles
See
Proper Grip Chain Line
Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures
Work Area Precautions
Adjusting the Carburetor
See Figures 26
Adjusting Idle Speed
Felling Trees
Proper Procedure for Tree Felling
See Figures 30, 31, 32,
Hinge Back CUT Wedge
Removing Buttress Roots
Bucking
Bucking with a Wedge
Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback Wedge
Bucking Logs Under Stress
LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUT
Limbing and Pruning
Cutting Springpoles
Maintenance
Assembling the BAR and Chain
See Figures 41 through
Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PIN
Cutters
Guide BAR Plate
Sprocket
Chain Tensioning Screw
Adjusting the Chain Tension
Chain Maintenance
See Figures 52, 53,
Flats on Drive Links
Sharpening the Cutters
See Figures 57, 58, 59, 60,
Left Hand Cutters Right Hand
Maintaining Depth Gauge Clearance
TOP Plate Filing Angle
Side Plate Angle
See , 65,
Maintaining the Guide BAR
Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard
See Figures 68
Cleaning the AIR Filter
Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard
Tighten 3/4 Turn
See Figures 70, 71,
Cleaning the Starter Unit
Cleaning the Engine
Checking the Fuel Filter
Replacing the Spark Plug
Cleaning the Spark Arresting Muffler
Chain Catcher Clutch Cover Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake
Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer
Spark Arrestor Screen Nuts Muffler
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
BAR and Chain Combinations
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Limited Warranty Statement
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