Homelite UT10516/16 IN. 33CC, UT10514/14 IN. 33CC manual Service

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symbols

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL

MEANING

 

 

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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

WARNING:

be performed only by a qualified service technician. For

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this

service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

product until you read thoroughly and understand com-

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing,

pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand

use only identical replacement parts.

the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,

 

 

do not use this product. Call Homelite customer service

 

for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific safety rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbols Symbol NameService Glossary of terms Front hand guard/Chain Brake Handle Cylinder Cover FeaturesProduct Specifications Primer bulb TriggerLOW Kickback SAW Chain Know Your Chain SAWChoke Lever SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICKBACK Nose GuardUnpacking AssemblyOperation Packing ListHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelPremium Exact MIX See Figures 4 Operating the Chain BrakeSee Figure Run Position BrakeStarting the Engine See Figures 6To Start a Warm Engine Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switchStopping the Engine See Figures 12Adjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushKickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 16 Proper Cutting Stance Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Thumb on Underside­of Handle bar Straight Chain line ArmProper Procedure for Tree Felling Hazardous ConditionsSee Figures 21 Removing Buttress Roots BuckingVertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Bucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking Cutting Springpoles UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning See Figures 31Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance See Figures 34Chain tensioning Pin hole ADJUSTINGCutters chain rotation Chain drive links Chain tensioning Screw Bar Groove Chain drive linksAdjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44≈ .050 Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 47 Raker depth gauge clearance 025 Inspect drive SprocketSharpening the Cutters See Figures 49Maintaining Depth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle SeeMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Maintaining the Guide BARMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 59Cleaning the AIR Filter Choose one of the following cleaning optionsSee Figures 61 Before adjusting the carburetor Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit See Figures 64Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the EngineClean Cylinder­ Fins Clean flywheel Fuel filter Replacing the Spark PlugStoring the Product See Figures 72Troubleshooting Bar and chain combinationsCall US First Warranty Limited Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranty California Proposition Serial Number