Homelite UT10552 manual Limited Warranty Statement

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LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

HomeliteConsumerProducts,Inc.warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.

One year for the following units: Yard Broom, Trimlite and Bandit;

Two years if the product is used for personal, family or household use;

90 days, if used for any other purpose, such as commercial or rental.

This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase.

Any part of the HOMELITE product manufactured or supplied by HOMELITE and found in the reasonable judgment of HOMELITE to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized HOMELITE service dealer without charge for parts and labor.

The product, including any defective part, must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. The expense of delivering the HOMELITE product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner. HOMELITE’S responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any HOMELITE product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized HOMELITE service dealer.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any HOMELITE product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose.

This warranty does not cover any HOMELITE product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the HOMELITE product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any HOMELITE product that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the HOMELITE product or adversely affect its operation, performance, or durability.

In addition, this warranty does not cover:

A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters

B.Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bags and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains

HOMELITE reserves the right to change or improve the design of any HOMELITE product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR, ONE-YEAR, OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD. HOMELITE’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND HOMELITE DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. HOMELITE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE HOMELITE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty applies to all HOMELITE products manufactured by HOMELITE and sold in the United States and Canada.

To locate your nearest service dealer, dial 1-800-242-4672 or log on to our website at www.homelite.com.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual UT10552Table of contents IntroductionGeneral safety rules Read ALL InstructionsRefueling do not Smoke Specific safety rulesKickback Symbols Symbol NameService Glossary of terms Product Specifications FeaturesRelease Assembly Handling the Fuel Safely OperationApplications Mixing the FuelOperating the Chain Brake Filling the Fuel TankAdding BAR and Chain OIL See Figures 4See Figures 6 Ignition switchStarting the Engine RUN PositionTo Start a Warm Engine Throttle Lock button Trigger Ignition switch StopStopping the Engine See Figures 12Pull and Push Adjusting Idle SpeedIdle speed screw T Pull Push Proper Grip on Handles Kickback PrecautionsSee Figures 16 Proper Cutting Stance Work Area PrecautionsBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures UndersideHazardous Conditions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingSee Figures 21 Hinge Back CUT Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical Cut Loose SectioN Horizontal KickbackOverbucking Bucking with a WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress Finishing CUTCutting Springpoles UnderbuckingLimbing and Pruning See Figures 31Lubrication MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance See Figures 34Sprocket Chain Drive LinksBAR Groove Chain Drive Links See Figures 44 Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats on Drive Links ≈ .050 in .25 mm 050 1.25 mm Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 47 Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 49 Sharpening the CuttersLeft Hand Cutters Right Hand Maintaining 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 59Cleaning the AIR Filter See Figures 61Before adjusting the carburetor Adjusting the CarburetorCleaning the Starter Unit See Figures 64Replacing the Spark Plug Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter See Figures 67Deflector Retaining ScrewS PlateBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Call US FirstWarranty Limited Warranty StatementMaintenance Requirements MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageOWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities CoverageCarburetor Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListAIR Filter Assy Fuel Tank AssyPage Serial Number California PropositionModel Number UT10552