Homelite UT10552 manual Kickback Precautions, Proper Grip on Handles, See Figures 16

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KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS

See Figures 16 - 17.

Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of the guide bar. The result is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator. This reaction can cause loss of control, which can result in serious injury.

PREPARING FOR CUTTING

PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES

See Figure 18.

See General Safety Rules for appropriate safety equipment.

nWear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.

nHold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so that your body is to the left of the chain line.

WARNING:

Never use a left-handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that would place your body or arm across the chain line.

nMaintain a proper grip on the saw whenever the engine is running. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is wrapped under the handlebar. This grip is least likely to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the saw. Any grip in which the thumb and fingers are on the same side of the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw can cause loss of control.

WARNING:

Chain Line

 

DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your left hand and hold the front handle with your right hand. Never allow any part of your body to be in the chain line while operating a saw.

kickback

danger zone

Fig. 16

rotational

kickback

Fig. 17

proper hand grip position

proper grip

IMproper grip

Fig. 18

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Contents UT10552 OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General safety rulesSpecific safety rules Refueling do not SmokeKickback Symbol Name SymbolsService Glossary of terms Features Product SpecificationsRelease Assembly Mixing the Fuel OperationApplications Handling the Fuel SafelySee Figures 4 Filling the Fuel TankAdding BAR and Chain OIL Operating the Chain BrakeRUN Position Ignition switchStarting the Engine See Figures 6See Figures 12 Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switch StopStopping the Engine To Start a Warm EngineAdjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushIdle speed screw T Pull Push Kickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 16 Underside Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Proper Cutting StanceProper Procedure for Tree Felling Hazardous ConditionsSee Figures 21 Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal Kickback Removing Buttress RootsBucking Hinge Back CUT WedgeFinishing CUT Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OverbuckingSee Figures 31 UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesSee Figures 34 MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance LubricationChain Drive Links SprocketBAR Groove Chain Drive Links Adjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44Flats on Drive Links Raker Depth Gauge Clearance Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 47 ≈ .050 in .25 mm 050 1.25 mmSharpening the Cutters See Figures 49Left Hand Cutters Right Hand See TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 59 Maintaining the Guide BARMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIP Nose GuardSee Figures 61 Cleaning the AIR FilterSee Figures 64 Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit Before adjusting the carburetorSee Figures 67 Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugPlate Deflector Retaining ScrewSBAR and Chain Combinations Call US First TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyCoverage MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities Maintenance RequirementsFuel Tank Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListAIR Filter Assy Carburetor AssyPage UT10552 California PropositionModel Number Serial Number