Homelite UT43103 manuel dutilisation Flats on Drive Links, ≈ .050

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MAINTENANCE

NOTE:  When replacing the guide bar and chain, always use the specified bar and chain listed in the Bar and Chain Combinations section later in this manual.

nDisconnect chain saw from power supply.

nRotate the chain cover lock knob counterclock- wise and remove knob.

nRemove the chain cover.

nRemove the bar and chain from the mounting surface.

nRemove the old chain from the bar.

nLay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.

nPlace the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown.

NOTE: Make certain of direction of chain.

nPosition the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar.

nHold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket.

nFit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar.

Fig. 32

Fig. 33

FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 34

WARNING:

When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain ten- sion pin hole. Failure to properly place the chain tensioning pin in the chain tensioning pin hole could cause the chain to come loose, resulting in serious personal injury.

nReplace the chain cover.

nReplace the chain cover lock knob; rotate knob clockwise to tighten. The bar should still be free to move for tension adjustment.

nRemove all slack from the chain by turning the chain tensioning knob clockwise until the chain seats snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar groove.

nLift the tip of the guide bar up to check for sag.

nRelease the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning knob 1/2 turn clockwise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist.

≈ .050 in.

Fig. 35

 

nHold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock knob.

The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding.

NOTE:  If chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen the chain cover lock knob slightly and turn the chain tensioning knob 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the chain cover lock knob. Ensure that the chain will rotate without binding.

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Contents Manuel D’UTILISATION Manual DEL Operador Save this Manual for Future ReferenceALL Versions Toutes LES Versions Todas LAS Versiones Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions4 English Kickback See Figures 1Rotational Kickback Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices SAFE-T-TIPANTI-KICKBACK Nose GuardLOW Kickback SAW Chain Guide BarsSymbols Symbol Signal Meaning8 English Featureselectrical Double InsulationElectrical Connection Extension CordsGlossary of Terms Bar Tip GuardFeatures Product SpecificationsSwitch LOCK-OUT ­Assembly Operation ApplicationsAdding BAR and Chain Lubricant OIL Reservoir CAPConnecting to Power Supply Switch LOCK-OUT ­Starting and Stopping the Chain SAW Preparing for Cutting Proper Grip on HandlesProper Cutting Stance Proper Hand Grip Position Proper GripChain Line Work Area Precautions Proper Procedure for Tree FellingFelling Trees Hazardous Conditions See Figures 13Planned Line Fall HingeNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Removing Buttress Roots BuckingHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical Loose Section Bucking with a Wedge Bucking Logs Under StressOverbucking Wedge LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTUnderbucking LimbingPruning Limbs Under Tree Until LOG is CUT SpringpoleCutting Springpoles Maintenance General MaintenanceLubrication Replacing the Guide BAR and ChainCover Flats on Drive Links ≈ .050Adjusting the Chain Tension Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 34 See Figures 36Sharpening the Cutters See Figures 38TOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleMaintaining Depth Gauge Clearance SeeMaintaining the Guide BAR Mounting the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE GuardMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard See Figures 48Storing the Product Troubleshooting BAR and Chain CombinationsWarranty Limited Warranty StatementPage Règles DE Sécurité Générales AVERTISSEMENT Règles DE Sécurité Générales Avertissement RebondGarde Antirebond SAFE-T-TIP Chaîne À Rebond RéduitGuides Voir la figureSymboles Symbole Signal SignificationNOM Désignation / Explication Caractéristiquesfonctionsélectriques Isolation DoubleConnexion Électrique Cordons ProlongateursGlossaire Protection de nez de guideCaractéristiques SpécificationsGâchette ­ CordonAssemblage Utilisation Appoint D’HUILE Pour Guide ET ChaîneBranchement SUR UNE Prise Secteur Démarrage ET Arrêt DE LA Scie À ChaîneVerrouillage DU COMMUTATEUR­ Gâchette ­ Position DE Coupe Correcte Prise CorrecteMéthodes D’UTILISATION / Coupe Élémentaires Précautions À Prendre SUR LE Lieu DE TravailAbattage D’ARBRES Situations Dangereuses AVERTISSEMENT  Méthode Correcte D’ABATTAGE Ligne DE Chute PrévueOU 1/10 ÈME DU Diamètre Élimination DES Racines Échasses DébitageTrait ’ABATTAGE Charnière Coin Coupe Verticale Section Coupée Horizontale RebondTronçonnage Avec Coins Débitage DE Billes Sous ContrainteCoupe PAR LE Dessus Coupe PAR LE DessusCoupe PAR LE Dessous ÉbranchageÉlagage CELUI-CI Soit Débité FouetCoupe DE Fouets Remplacement DU Guide ET DE LA Chaîne EntretienEntretien Général LubrificationDents Maillons D’ENTRAÎNEMENT Rainure DU Guide24 Français Réglage DE LA Tension DE Chaîne Entretien DE LA ChaîneVoir les figures 34 et Voir les figures 36 etAffûtage DES Dents Voir les figures 38 àTalonnage Sabot Creux Angle D’AFFÛTAGE DE LA Plaque Supérieure Angle DE Plaque LatéraleDents DE Gauche Droite Crochet Angle Arrière IncorrectInstallation DE LA Garde SAFE-T- TIP Maintien DU JEU DU Limiteur DE ProfondeurEntretien DU Guide Voir les figures 44 àEntretien DE LA Garde SAFE-T-TIP Remisage LE ProduitVoir les figures 47 et VIS DE Montage SAFE-T-TIPCombinaisons DE Guide ET Chaîne DépannageGarantie Déclaration DE Garantie LimitéeReglas DE Seguridad Generales AdvertenciaPágina 4 Español Contragolpe Contragolpe RotatorioZona DE Peligro DE Contragolpe SAFE-T-TIPDE LA Punta Barras GuíaTirón Empuje SAFE-T-TIP Símbolos Símbolo Señal Significado PeligroNombre Denominación / Explicación Aspectosfeatureseléctricos Doble AislamientoConexión Eléctrica Cordones DE ExtensiónGlosario DE Términos Protección de la punta de la barraCaracterísticas Especificaciones DEL ProductoDE Lubricante Mango Trasero Armado Funcionamiento Abastecimiento DE Lubricante Para LA Barra Y LA CadenaAplicaciones Conexión AL Suministro DE Corriente Encendido Y Apagado DE LA MotosierraPreparación Para EL Corte Sujeción Correcta DE LOS Mangos Postura Correcta Para EL Corte Procedimientos Básicos DE Funcionamiento Y CortePrecauciones Relacionadas CON EL Área DE Trabajo Tala DE Árboles Condiciones Peligrosas AdvertenciaProcedimiento Correcto Para Talar Árboles Línea Planeada DE Caída SeguraMuesca Diámetro DEL TroncoEliminación DE Raíces Zancas TronzadoCorte Bisagra Cuña Corte Vertical Parte Suelta Horizontal ContragolpeTronzado CON Cuña Tronzado DE Troncos Bajo TensiónTronzado POR Arriba Cuña Tronco Apoyado POR UN Extremo Corte FinalTronzado POR Abajo DesramadoPoda Corte DE Pértigas Mantenimiento Mantenimiento GeneralCómo Reemplazar LA Barra Guía Y LA Cadena LubricaciónPrecaución Advertencia Página 24 Español Ajuste DE LA Tensión DE LA Cadena PrecauciónMantenimiento DE LA Cadena Vea las figuras 34 yAfilado DE LOS Dientes DE Corte Vea las figuras 38 aÁngulo DE Limadura DE LA Placa Superior Ángulo DE LA Placa LateralDientes DE Corte Izquierdos Forma IncorrectaMantenimiento DE LA Barra Guía Calibres DE ProfundidadMontaje DE LA Protección SAFE- T-TIP DE LA Punta Almacenamiento DE LA ProductoTornillo DE Montaje SAFE-T-TIP Apriételo Vuelta Solución DE Problemas Combinaciones DE Barra Y CadenaGarantía Declaración DE LA Garantía LimitadaPage OPERATOR’S Manual Manuel D’UTILISATION Manual DEL OperadorHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT43103 specifications

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