Homelite UT10514/14 IN. 33CC, UT10516/16 IN. 33CC Proper Cutting Stance, Work Area Precautions

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PROPER CUTTING STANCE

See Figure 19.

nBalance your weight with both feet on solid ground.

nKeep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” posi- tion to withstand any kickback force.

nKeep your body to the left of the chain line.

nKeep your thumb on underside of handlebar.

WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS

See Figure 20.

nCut only wood or materials made from wood; no sheet metal, no plastics, no masonry, no non-wood building materials.

nNever allow children to operate the saw. Allow no person to use this chain saw who has not read this operator’s manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use of this chain saw.

nKeep everyone – helpers, bystanders, children, and ani- mals, a SAFE DISTANCE from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area. During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of 15 feet between workers.

nAlways cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being pulled off balance.

nDo not cut above chest height as a saw held higher is difficult to control against kickback forces.

thumb on

underside­of

handle bar

 

straight

chain line

arm

Fig. 19

nDo not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Leave this operation for professionals.

nCut only when visibility and light are adequate for you to see clearly.

BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES

Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before you begin a major sawing operation.

nTake the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw idling.

nAccelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger.

Fig. 20

nBegin cutting with the saw against the log.

nKeep the engine at full throttle the entire time you are cutting.

nAllow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. Forcing the cut could result in damage to the bar, chain, or engine.

nRelease the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is com- pleted allowing the engine to idle. Running the saw at full throttle without a cutting load can result in unnecessary wear to the chain, bar, and engine.

nDo not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesKickback Specific safety rulesRefueling do not Smoke Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesFront hand guard/Chain Brake Handle Cylinder Cover Primer bulb TriggerChoke Lever Know Your Chain SAWLOW Kickback SAW Chain SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICKBACK Nose GuardOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListPremium Exact MIX Handling the Fuel SafelyMixing the Fuel See Figure Operating the Chain BrakeSee Figures 4 Run Position BrakeSee Figures 6 Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switchTo Start a Warm Engine See Figures 12Pull and Push Adjusting Idle SpeedSee Figures 16 Kickback PrecautionsProper Grip on Handles Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance Thumb on Underside­of Handle bar Straight Chain line ArmSee Figures 21 Proper Procedure for Tree FellingHazardous Conditions Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Removing Buttress RootsBucking Overbucking Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress Limbing and Pruning UnderbuckingCutting Springpoles See Figures 31General Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication See Figures 34Cutters chain rotation Chain drive links ADJUSTINGChain tensioning Pin hole Chain tensioning Screw Bar Groove Chain drive linksSee Figures 44 Adjusting the Chain TensionSee Figures 47 Chain Maintenance≈ .050 Raker depth gauge clearance 025 Inspect drive SprocketSee Figures 49 Sharpening the CuttersSide Plate Angle TOP Plate Filing AngleMaintaining Depth Gauge Clearance SeeMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Maintaining the Guide BARMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 59See Figures 61 Cleaning the AIR FilterChoose one of the following cleaning options Cleaning the Starter Unit Adjusting the CarburetorBefore adjusting the carburetor See Figures 64Clean Cylinder­ Fins Clean flywheel Fuel filter Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugSee Figures 72 Storing the ProductBar and chain combinations TroubleshootingCall US First Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranty Serial Number California Proposition