Homelite UT10517/18 manual Operating the Chain Brake, See Figures 4, Run ­Position Brake

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operation

FILLING THE fuel TANK

See Figure 2.

n Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con- tamination.

n Loosen the fuel cap slowly.

n Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spill- age.

n Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the o-ring.

n Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

Note:  It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and after the first use.

ADDING bar and chain OIL

See Figure 3.

Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. Chain saw should use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel.

Note:  Do not use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated oils. Damage may occur to the oil pump, bar, or chain.

n Carefully pour the bar and chain oil into the oil tank. n Fill the oil tank every time you fuel the engine.

OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE

See Figures 4 - 5.

Check the operating condition of the chain brake prior to each use.

nUsing the back of your left hand, engage the chain brake by pushing the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly.

nReset the chain brake back into the RUN position by grasping the top of the chain brake lever/hand guard and

pulling toward the front handle until you hear a click.

WARNING:

If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without assistance, take the saw to an authorized service center for repair prior to use.

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Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Run

­Position

Fig. 4

Brake

Position

Fig. 5

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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 Features Product SpecificationsTrigger Primer bulbKnow Your Chain SAW Choke LeverGuide BAR LOW Kickback SAW ChainAssembly OperationUnpacking Packing ListHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelPremium Exact MIX Operating the Chain Brake See FigureSee Figures 4 Run ­Position BrakeStarting the Engine See Figures 6To start the engine Starter GripStopping the Engine See Figures 12Choke lever Trigger Throttle triggerAdjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushIdle speed Screw T Pull PushKickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 17 Work Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresProper Cutting Stance Thumb on Underside­of Handle bar Straight Chain line ArmProper Procedure for Tree Felling Hazardous ConditionsSee Figures 22 Removing Buttress Roots BuckingVertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Bucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking Underbucking Limbing and PruningCutting Springpoles See Figures 32Maintenance General MaintenanceLubrication See Figures 35ADJUSTING Cutters chain rotation Chain drive linksMounting Bar Tensioning Screw Groove Chain drive linksAdjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 45Chain Maintenance See Figures 48≈ .050 Raker ­clearance Inspect drive Sprocket Sharpening the Cutters See Figures 50TOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleMaintaining Depth Gauge Clearance SeeMaintaining the Guide BAR Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 60Cleaning the AIR Filter Choose one of the following cleaning optionsSee Figures 62 Adjusting the Carburetor Cleaning the Starter UnitBefore adjusting the carburetor See Figures 65Cleaning the Engine Clean Cylinder­ Fins Clean flywheel Fuel filterChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugStoring the Product See Figures 73Troubleshooting Bar and chain combinationsCall US First Warranty Limited Warranty StatementYour Warranty Rights and Obligations Warranty California Proposition Serial Number