Homelite UT10032, UT10512, UT10012 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

service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

this product until you read thoroughly and understand

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing,

completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s

use only identical replacement parts.

manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation

 

 

and instructing others who may use this product.

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 Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Glossary of Terms Features Product SpecificationsAssembly Handling the Fuel Safely OperationApplications Mixing the FuelOperating the Chain Brake Filling the Fuel TankAdding BAR and Chain OIL See Figures 4See Figures 6 Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionStarting the Engine To Start a Cold EngineTo Start a Warm Engine Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionStopping the Engine See Figures 12Adjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushIdle Speed Screw T Pull Push See Figures 16 Kickback PrecautionsProper Grip on Handles Kickback Rotational Proper Hand Grip Position Proper GripProper Cutting Stance Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Chain LineSee Figures 21 Proper Procedure for Tree FellingHazardous Conditions Planned Line FallHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical Loose Section Removing Buttress RootsBucking KickbackBucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking Cutting Springpoles UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning See Figures 31Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance Replacing the Guide BAR and ChainBAR Studs Adjusting Adjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44Flats on Drive Links ≈ .050 in .25 mm ≈ .050 1.25 mm Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 47 Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceCutting Corner TOP Plate Side Plate Rivet Hole Sharpening the CuttersSee Figures 49 Heel TOE Gullet Left Hand Cutters Right HandMaintaining 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 See Figures 61Before adjusting the carburetor Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit See Figures 64Replacing the Spark Plug Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter See Figures 67Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer INSPECTING/CLEANING the Spark Arrestor ScreenInspecting and Cleaning the Chain Brake See Figures 72Troubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsLength of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number Call US First Warranty Limited Warranty StatementMaintenance Requirements MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities CoverageCarburetor Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListAIR Filter Assy Fuel Tank AssyPage California Proposition Serial NumberModel Number UT10012/UT10512 and UT10032/UT10532