Homelite UT10517/18 manual California Proposition, Serial Number

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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

WARNING:

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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SERVICE

For parts or service, contact your nearest Homelite authorized service dealer. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service dealer nearest you, please call 1-800-242-4672 or visit us online at www.homelite.com.

REPAIR PARTS

The model number of this product is found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please record the serial number in the space provided below.

MODEL NUMBER _____________________________ _______

SERIAL NUMBER

HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road

Anderson, SC 29625

Phone 1-800-242-4672

www.homelite.com

987000-210

3-25-08 (REV:02)

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Read ALL InstructionsKickback Specific safety rulesRefueling do not Smoke Symbols Symbol NameService Glossary of terms Trigger FeaturesProduct Specifications Primer bulbGuide BAR Know Your Chain SAWChoke Lever LOW Kickback SAW ChainUnpacking AssemblyOperation Packing ListPremium Exact MIX Handling the Fuel SafelyMixing the Fuel See Figures 4 Operating the Chain BrakeSee Figure Run Position BrakeTo start the engine Starting the EngineSee Figures 6 Starter GripChoke lever Trigger Stopping the EngineSee Figures 12 Throttle triggerIdle speed Screw T Pull Adjusting Idle SpeedPull and Push PushSee Figures 17 Kickback PrecautionsProper Grip on Handles Proper Cutting Stance Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Thumb on Undersideof Handle bar Straight Chain line ArmSee Figures 22 Proper Procedure for Tree FellingHazardous Conditions Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Removing Buttress RootsBucking Overbucking Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress Cutting Springpoles UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning See Figures 32Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance See Figures 35Mounting ADJUSTINGCutters chain rotation Chain drive links Bar Tensioning Screw Groove Chain drive linksAdjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 45≈ .050 Raker clearance Inspect drive Sprocket Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 48 Sharpening the Cutters See Figures 50Maintaining 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 60See Figures 62 Cleaning the AIR FilterChoose one of the following cleaning options Before adjusting the carburetor Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit See Figures 65Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the EngineClean Cylinder Fins Clean flywheel 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