Homelite UT10552 manual Assembly

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features

KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use 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.

combination wrench

A combination wrench tool is provided for use when per- forming various maintenance procedures. On-board storage keeps the tool handy at all times.

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 car­ buretor.

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 lock

The throttle lock feature allows you to start the chain saw without having to continuously hold the throttle trigger.

THROTTLE TRIGGER

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

assembly

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

nCarefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242-4672 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Chain Saw

Scabbard

Combination Wrench

2-Cycle Engine Oil

Operator’s Manual

Case

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso- ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

NOTE:  The chain saw has been fully factory tested. It is normal to find some slight oil residue on the saw. Read and remove all hang tags and store with the Operator’s Manual.

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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 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 12Adjusting Idle Speed Pull and PushIdle speed screw T Pull Push Kickback Precautions Proper Grip on HandlesSee Figures 16 Basic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsProper Cutting Stance UndersideProper Procedure for Tree Felling Hazardous ConditionsSee 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 34Chain Drive Links SprocketBAR Groove Chain Drive Links Adjusting the Chain Tension See Figures 44Flats on Drive Links See Figures 47 Chain Maintenance≈ .050 in .25 mm 050 1.25 mm Raker Depth Gauge ClearanceSharpening the Cutters See Figures 49Left 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