Homelite UT10517/18 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 this

service we suggest you return the product to your nearest

product until you read thoroughly and understand com-

AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing,

pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand

use only identical replacement parts.

the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual,

 

 

do not use this product. Call Homelite customer service

 

for assistance.

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 Table of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific safety rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbols Symbol NameService Glossary of terms Trigger FeaturesProduct Specifications Primer bulbGuide BAR Know Your Chain SAWChoke Lever LOW Kickback SAW ChainUnpacking AssemblyOperation Packing ListHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelPremium Exact MIX 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 PushKickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 17 Proper Cutting Stance Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures 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 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 45Chain Maintenance See Figures 48≈ .050 Raker ­clearance Inspect drive Sprocket 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 60Cleaning the AIR Filter Choose one of the following cleaning optionsSee Figures 62 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