Homelite UT10570 manual Maintenance, Assembling the BAR and Chain, See Figures 41 through

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MAINTENANCE

ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN

See Figures 41 through 51.

DANGER:

Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explode exposing the user to possible serious injury.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all the safety instructions in this section.

1.Always place the Ignition Switch in the stop “O” position before you work on the saw.

2.Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever/hand guard towards the front handle to the RUN position.

3.Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. These components are sharp and may contain burrs.

4.Remove the bar mounting nuts using a combination wrench or 5/8 in. wrench.

5.Remove the clutch cover, and the outer guide bar plate.

RUN POSITION

Fig. 41

COMBINATION

WRENCH

BAR MOUNTING NUTS

Fig. 42

CLUTCH

COVER

GUIDE BAR

PLATE

BAR MOUNTING NUTS

Fig. 43

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSafety Apparel Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Refueling do not SmokeKickback Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull See FigureSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications UT10550Features Chain OIL Front Handcap GUARD/CHAIN BrakeChain Brake Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesOperation See Figures 4See Figures 6 Kickback PrecautionsFuel and Refueling Handling the Fuel SafelySee Figures 9 Adding OILOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 10, 11See Figures 13 through Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionStarting the Engine RUN Position Primer Bulb Choke LeverTrigger Release Throttle Trigger Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionStopping the Engine See Figures 20See Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Grip Chain LineAdjusting the Carburetor Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions See Figures 26Adjusting Idle Speed Felling TreesProper Procedure for Tree Felling See Figures 30, 31, 32,Hinge Back CUT Wedge Bucking with a Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 41 through Guide BAR Plate Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PINCutters SprocketChain Tensioning Screw See Figures 52, 53, Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance Flats on Drive LinksSharpening the Cutters See Figures 57, 58, 59, 60,Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle See , 65,Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Maintaining the Guide BARSee Figures 68 Tighten 3/4 Turn Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 70, 71,Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Replacing the Spark PlugStoring the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Catcher Clutch Cover Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Spark Arrestor Screen Nuts MufflerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC