Homelite UT10517/18 manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

UT10517 / 18 in. 42cc Chain Saw

UT10518 / 18 in. 46cc Chain Saw

UT10520 / 20 in. 46cc Chain Saw

Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesRefueling do not Smoke Specific safety rulesKickback Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesTrigger Primer bulbChoke Lever Know Your Chain SAWGuide BAR LOW Kickback SAW ChainOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListMixing the Fuel Handling the Fuel SafelyPremium Exact MIX See Figure Operating the Chain BrakeSee Figures 4 Run Position BrakeSee Figures 6 Starting the EngineTo start the engine Starter GripSee Figures 12 Stopping the EngineChoke lever Trigger Throttle triggerPull and Push Adjusting Idle SpeedIdle speed Screw T Pull PushProper Grip on Handles Kickback PrecautionsSee Figures 17 Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance Thumb on Undersideof Handle bar Straight Chain line ArmHazardous Conditions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingSee Figures 22 Bucking Removing Buttress RootsVertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Bucking Logs Under Stress Bucking with a WedgeOverbucking Limbing and Pruning UnderbuckingCutting Springpoles See Figures 32General Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication See Figures 35Cutters chain rotation Chain drive links ADJUSTINGMounting Bar Tensioning Screw Groove Chain drive linksSee Figures 45 Adjusting the Chain TensionSee Figures 48 Chain Maintenance≈ .050 Raker clearance Inspect drive Sprocket See Figures 50 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 60Choose one of the following cleaning options Cleaning the AIR FilterSee Figures 62 Cleaning the Starter Unit Adjusting the CarburetorBefore adjusting the carburetor See Figures 65Clean Cylinder Fins Clean flywheel Fuel filter Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugSee Figures 73 Storing the ProductBar and chain combinations TroubleshootingCall US First Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranty Serial Number California Proposition