Homelite UT10942D Cutters, Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PIN, Guide BAR Plate

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MAINTENANCE

6.Lay out the 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.

7.Place the chain drive links into the bar groove as shown in figure 46.

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

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

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

Note for UT10942D: When placing the bar on the bar studs ensure that the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole.

11.Replace the outer guide bar plate ensuring that the bar pin groove is at the bottom with the upper and lower edges angled away from the guide bar.

12.Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts.

13.Tighten the bar mounting nuts finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment.

CUTTERS

CHAIN ROTATION

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 44

Fig. 45

BAR

GROOVE

CHAIN DRIVE LINKS

Fig. 46

BAR STUDS

ADJUSTING PIN

FOR UT10942D

GUIDE BAR

PLATE

 

BAR

 

MOUNTING

SPROCKET

NUTS

 

CLUTCH

 

COVER

Fig. 47

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesRefueling do not Smoke Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Safety ApparelSee Figure Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull KickbackSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsUT10946D SpecificationsFeatures See Figures 4 Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesOperation Chain BrakeHandling the Fuel Safely Kickback PrecautionsFuel and Refueling See Figures 6See Figures 10, 11 Adding OILOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 9RUN Position Primer Bulb Choke Lever Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionStarting the Engine See Figures 13 throughSee Figures 20 Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionStopping the Engine Trigger Release Throttle TriggerProper Grip Chain Line Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles SeeSee Figures 26 Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions Adjusting the CarburetorFelling Trees Adjusting Idle SpeedSee Figures 30, 31, 32, Proper Procedure for Tree FellingHinge Back CUT Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Bucking with a WedgeLOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUT Bucking Logs Under StressCutting Springpoles Limbing and PruningSee Figures 41 through MaintenanceAssembling the BAR and Chain Sprocket Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PINCutters Guide BAR PlateChain Tensioning Screw Flats on Drive Links Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance See Figures 52, 53,See Figures 57, 58, 59, 60, Sharpening the CuttersLeft Hand Cutters Right Hand See , 65, Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle Side Plate AngleSee Figures 68 Maintaining the Guide BARMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard See Figures 70, 71, Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Tighten 3/4 TurnReplacing the Spark Plug Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Checking the Fuel FilterSpark Arrestor Screen Nuts Muffler Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Catcher Clutch Cover Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or LongerBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT10942D specifications

The Homelite UT10942D is a powerful and versatile string trimmer designed for both residential and commercial landscaping needs. With its lightweight construction and user-friendly features, it provides an ideal solution for maintaining a pristine garden or lawn. One of the standout qualities of the UT10942D is its robust 25cc, 2-cycle engine that delivers ample power while remaining efficient. This engine enables users to tackle thick weeds and overgrown grass with ease.

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