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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Bar and chain running

Chain oil tank empty.

Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled.

hot and smoking.

Chain tension is too tight.

Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in

 

 

 

 

 

the Maintenance section of this manual.

 

Oiler is not functioning.

Run at half throttle 30 to 45 seconds. Stop saw and check for oil

 

 

 

 

dripping from SAFE-T-TIP and guide bar. If oil is present, the chain

 

 

 

 

may be dull or bar may be damaged. If no oil is on the SAFE-T-TIP,

 

 

 

 

contact an authorized service center.

 

Clogged oil passages.

Remove the clutch cover and clean oil passages with a stiff-bristle

 

 

 

 

brush.

 

 

 

Engine starts and

Chain brake is engaged.

Release chain brake. Refer to Operating the Chain Brake in the

runs, but chain is not

 

 

 

Operation section of this manual.

rotating.

Chain tension is too tight.

Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in

 

 

 

 

 

the Maintenance section of this manual.

 

Guide

bar and

chain

Refer to Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain in the Maintenance

 

assembled incorrectly.

section of this manual

 

Guide bar and/or chain are

Inspect guide bar and chain for damage.

 

damaged.

 

 

 

Drive

sprocket

teeth

Contact an authorized service center for drive sprocket replace-

 

damaged

 

ment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CALL

-4672

 

 

 

-242

800

 

1-

 

 

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsService Glossary of Terms Product Specifications FeaturesAssembly Applications OperationHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelAdding BAR and Chain OIL Filling the Fuel TankOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 4Starting the Engine Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionSee Figures 6 To Start a Cold EngineStopping the Engine Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionTo Start a Warm Engine See Figures 12Adjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushIdle Speed Screw T Pull Push Proper Grip on Handles Kickback PrecautionsSee Figures 16 Kickback Rotational Proper Hand Grip Position Proper GripBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance Chain LineHazardous Conditions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingSee Figures 21 Planned Line FallBucking Removing Buttress RootsHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical Loose Section KickbackBucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking Limbing and Pruning UnderbuckingCutting Springpoles See Figures 31General Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication Replacing the Guide BAR and ChainBAR Studs Adjusting Adjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44Flats on Drive Links See Figures 47 Chain Maintenance≈ .050 in .25 mm ≈ .050 1.25 mm Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 49 Sharpening the CuttersCutting Corner TOP Plate Side Plate Rivet Hole Heel TOE Gullet Left Hand Cutters Right HandSide 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 FilterCleaning the Starter Unit Adjusting the CarburetorBefore adjusting the carburetor See Figures 64Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the EngineReplacing the Spark Plug See Figures 67Inspecting and Cleaning the Chain Brake INSPECTING/CLEANING the Spark Arrestor ScreenStoring the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer See Figures 72Troubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsLength of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number Call US First Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageMaintenance Requirements CoverageAIR Filter Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListCarburetor Assy Fuel Tank AssyPage California Proposition Serial NumberModel Number UT10012/UT10512 and UT10032/UT10532