Homelite UT10552 manual OPERATOR’S Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

18 in. 46cc CHAIN SAW

UT10552

Your chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

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Contents UT10552 OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesRefueling do not Smoke Specific safety rulesKickback Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesRelease Assembly Applications OperationHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelAdding BAR and Chain OIL Filling the Fuel TankOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 4Starting the Engine Ignition switchSee Figures 6 RUN PositionStopping the Engine Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switch StopTo Start a Warm Engine See Figures 12Pull and Push Adjusting Idle SpeedIdle speed screw T Pull Push Proper Grip on Handles Kickback PrecautionsSee Figures 16 Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance UndersideHazardous Conditions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingSee Figures 21 Bucking Removing Buttress RootsHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal KickbackBucking Logs Under Stress Bucking with a WedgeOverbucking Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning UnderbuckingCutting Springpoles See Figures 31General Maintenance MaintenanceLubrication See Figures 34Sprocket Chain Drive LinksBAR Groove Chain Drive Links See Figures 44 Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats on Drive Links See Figures 47 Chain Maintenance≈ .050 in .25 mm 050 1.25 mm Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 49 Sharpening the CuttersLeft Hand Cutters Right Hand Side 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 59See Figures 61 Cleaning the AIR FilterCleaning the Starter Unit Adjusting the CarburetorBefore adjusting the carburetor See Figures 64Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the EngineReplacing the Spark Plug See Figures 67Plate Deflector Retaining ScrewSBAR and Chain Combinations Call US First TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageMaintenance Requirements CoverageAIR Filter Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListCarburetor Assy Fuel Tank AssyPage Model Number California PropositionSerial Number UT10552