Homelite UT10942D Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard, Cleaning the AIR Filter, Tighten 3/4 Turn

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MAINTENANCE

TIGHTEN 3/4 OF

A TURN

Fig. 69

MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD

See Figures 68 and 69.

1.Mount the SAFE-T-TIP®on the bar nose.

2.Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in the guide bar.

3.Tighten the screw with your finger.

4.From the finger tight position, tighten the screw an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figures 70, 71, and 72.

Note: Always clean the air filter before making any mixture adjustments of the carburetor.

1.For access to the air filter and carburetor area, loosen the three screws holding the cylinder cover.

2.Activate chain brake.

3.Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake lever.

4.Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the handle.

5.Before removing the air filter from the carburetor, blow or brush as much loose dirt and sawdust from around the carburetor and chamber as possible.

Note: Make sure to pull the choke lever out to keep the carburetor from being contaminated.

6.Remove the screw securing the air filter.

7.Position a flat screw driver between the tabs and twist.

8.Lift the air filter off the air filter base.

Choose one of the following cleaning options:

9.To lightly clean, tap the filter against a smooth, flat surface to dislodge most saw dust and dirt particles.

10.For a more thorough cleaning, clean in warm soapy water, rinse, and let dry completely.

Note: An alternate method is to clean the filter with compressed air (always wear eye protection to avoid eye injury).

11.Reinstall the air filter, making sure that the tabs on the air filter are located in channels on the air filter bottom before tightening filter retainer screw.

Clean the pre-filter every 25 tanks of fuel or sooner, if required. Remove the cylinder cover, starter assembly and the fan housing baffle for access to the pre-filter in the engine housing.

Note: If you use an air hose for drying, blow through both sides of filter.

CAUTION:

Never run the engine without the air filter, serious damage could result.

Make sure the air filter is correctly placed in the air filter cover before reassembly.

CYLINDER COVER

SCREW

SCREWS

Fig. 70

AIR FILTER

AIR FILTER

RETAINING

SCREW

Fig. 71

FAN

HOUSING

BAFFLE

PRE-FILTER

STARTER ASSEMBLY

Fig. 72

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSafety Apparel Specific Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Refueling do not SmokeKickback Maintenance PrecautionsPush and Pull See FigureSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications UT10946DFeatures Chain Brake Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesOperation See Figures 4See Figures 6 Kickback PrecautionsFuel and Refueling Handling the Fuel SafelySee Figures 9 Adding OILOperating the Chain Brake See Figures 10, 11See Figures 13 through Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionStarting the Engine RUN Position Primer Bulb Choke LeverTrigger Release Throttle Trigger Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionStopping the Engine See Figures 20See Preparing for CuttingProper Grip on Handles Proper Grip Chain LineAdjusting the Carburetor Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresWork Area Precautions See Figures 26Adjusting Idle Speed Felling TreesProper Procedure for Tree Felling See Figures 30, 31, 32,Hinge Back CUT Wedge Bucking with a Wedge Removing Buttress RootsBucking Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainSee Figures 41 through Guide BAR Plate Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PINCutters SprocketChain Tensioning Screw See Figures 52, 53, Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance Flats on Drive LinksSharpening the Cutters See Figures 57, 58, 59, 60,Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Side Plate Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceTOP Plate Filing Angle See , 65,Maintaining the Guide BAR Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE GuardSee Figures 68 Tighten 3/4 Turn Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard See Figures 70, 71,Checking the Fuel Filter Cleaning the Starter UnitCleaning the Engine Replacing the Spark PlugStoring the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Catcher Clutch Cover Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Spark Arrestor Screen Nuts MufflerTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause SolutionBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT10942D specifications

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