Homelite UT10552 manual Starting the Engine, See Figures 6, Ignition switch, RUN Position

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operation

STARTING THE ENGINE

See Figures 6 - 11.

Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm.

WARNING:

Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.

nPlace the chain saw on level ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity that could come in contact with the bar and chain.

ignition switch

IN THE RUN

POSITION

Fig. 7

nHold the front handle firmly with your left hand and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle.

To Start a Cold Engine:

nSet the ignition switch to the RUN (  I  ) position.

nMake sure the chain brake is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard.

nFully press and release the primer bulb 7 times.

nPull choke lever all the way out to FULL position.

nWhile squeezing both the trigger release and throttle trig- ger, push in the throttle lock button. Release the throttle trigger. This latches the trigger for starting.

nWhen the temperature is above 50° F, pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 3 times. When the temperature is below 50° F, pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start, but no more than 5 times.

Starter

grip

Fig. 6

Run Position

Fig. 8

primer bulb

Fig. 9

choke lever

Full Choke

HALF Choke

RUN POSITION

Fig. 10

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual UT10552Table of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific safety rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbols Symbol NameService Glossary of terms Features Product SpecificationsRelease Assembly Operation ApplicationsHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelFilling the Fuel Tank Adding BAR and Chain OILOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 4Ignition switch Starting the EngineSee Figures 6 RUN PositionThrottle Lock button Trigger Ignition switch Stop Stopping the EngineTo Start a Warm Engine See Figures 12Adjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushIdle speed screw T Pull Push Kickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 16 Work Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresProper Cutting Stance UndersideProper Procedure for Tree Felling Hazardous ConditionsSee Figures 21 Removing Buttress Roots BuckingHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal KickbackBucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking Finishing CUTUnderbucking Limbing and PruningCutting Springpoles See Figures 31Maintenance General MaintenanceLubrication See Figures 34Chain Drive Links SprocketBAR Groove Chain Drive Links Adjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44Flats on Drive Links Chain Maintenance See Figures 47≈ .050 in .25 mm 050 1.25 mm Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceSharpening the Cutters See Figures 49Left Hand Cutters Right Hand TOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleMaintaining Depth Gauge Clearance SeeMaintaining the Guide BAR Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 59Cleaning the AIR Filter See Figures 61Adjusting the Carburetor Cleaning the Starter UnitBefore adjusting the carburetor See Figures 64Cleaning the Engine Checking the Fuel FilterReplacing the Spark Plug See Figures 67Deflector Retaining ScrewS PlateBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Call US FirstWarranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage OWNER’S Warranty ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Requirements CoverageEmissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts List AIR Filter AssyCarburetor Assy Fuel Tank AssyPage California Proposition Model NumberSerial Number UT10552