Homelite UT10570 manual Symbols, Symbol Name Explanation

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SYMBOLS

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

 

SYMBOL

NAME

EXPLANATION

 

 

 

Safety Alert Symbol

Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means

 

 

 

attention!!! Your safety is involved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your manual contains special messages to bring

 

 

 

 

attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage

 

 

 

Read Your Operator’s Manual

as well as helpful operating and servicing information.

 

 

 

 

Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury

 

 

 

 

and machine damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection

Wear eye, hearing, and head protection when operating

 

 

 

this equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFE-T-TIP®Nose Guard

The SAFE-T-TIP®nose guard on the guide bar helps

 

 

 

prevent kickback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Smoking

No smoking, sparks, or open flame.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prohibited Symbol

Diagonal line across a symbol means this is prohibited

 

 

 

or should be avoided.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operate with Two Hands

Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.

 

 

 

One Handed

Do not operate the saw using only one hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon Monoxide

Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odorless,

 

 

deadly poison. Do not operate in an enclosed area.

 

 

 

Kickback

Danger – beware of kickback.

Bar Nose Contact

Avoid bar nose contact.

Gloves

Wear non-slip gloves.

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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 SpringpolesMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainSee 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 Guide BAR Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE GuardSee 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 MufflerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC