Homelite UT10517/18 manual Know Your Chain SAW, Choke Lever, Guide BAR, LOW Kickback SAW Chain

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features

Starter grip

Starter/Fan	Rear
housing	Rear
	handle

Ignition

Switch

Fuel cap Throttle

trigger

Fig. 1b

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

See Figures 1a - 1b.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

CHOKE LEVER

The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor. Positions available include FULL CHOKE, HALF CHOKE, and RUN.

front hand guard / CHAIN BRAKE

The chain brake is designed to quickly stop the chain from rotating. When the front hand guard/chain brake is pushed toward the bar, the chain should stop immediately. The chain brake does not prevent kickback.

GUIDE BAR

The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential.

LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN

The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from digging in too deeply at the kickback zone.

primER bulb

The primer bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor.

SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD

The Safe-T-Tip Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is an attach- ment provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain on the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

The throttle trigger is used for starting the chain saw, and also for controlling chain rotation.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesSpecific safety rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesTrigger Primer bulbChoke Lever Know Your Chain SAWGuide BAR LOW Kickback SAW ChainOperation AssemblyUnpacking Packing ListHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelPremium 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 PushKickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 17 Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper 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 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 TensionChain Maintenance See Figures 48≈ .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 60Cleaning the AIR Filter Choose one of the following cleaning optionsSee 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