Homelite UT10517/18 manual Symbols, Symbol Name

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symbols

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

 

SYMBOL

NAME

dESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand

 

 

operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear Eye, Hearing, and Head

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1

 

 

as well as hearing and head protection when operating this

 

 

Protection

 

 

equipment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard

The SAFE-T-TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent

 

 

kickback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Smoking

No smoking, sparks, or open flame.

 

 

Operate With Two Hands

Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands.

 

 

 

 

 

 

One Handed

Do not operate the saw using only one hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carbon Monoxide

Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odorless, deadly

 

 

poison. Do not operate in an enclosed area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kickback

Danger! Beware of kickback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bar Nose Contact

Avoid bar nose contact.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear Gloves

Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the

 

 

chain saw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an

 

 

Gasoline and Oil

­octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher. This product is powered

 

 

by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle

 

 

 

 

 

 

oil.

Keep Bystanders Away

Keep all bystanders and animals at least 50 ft. away.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesKickback Specific safety rulesRefueling do not Smoke Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesTrigger Primer bulbChoke Lever Know Your Chain SAWGuide BAR LOW Kickback SAW ChainOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListPremium Exact MIX Handling the Fuel SafelyMixing the Fuel 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 PushSee Figures 17 Kickback PrecautionsProper Grip on Handles Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance 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 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 Tension≈ .050 Raker ­clearance Inspect drive Sprocket Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 48 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 60See Figures 62 Cleaning the AIR FilterChoose one of the following cleaning options 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