Homelite UT34010 manual Chain Maintenance, HOW to Sharpen the Cutters

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MAINTENANCE

CHAIN MAINTENANCE

See Figures 32 and 33.

CAUTION:

Remove the battery pack and make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw.

Use only low-kickback chain on this saw. This fast- cutting chain will provide kickback reduction when properly maintained.

For smooth and fast cutting, chain needs to be main- tained properly. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are small and powdery, the chain must be forced through the wood during cutting, or the chain cuts to one side. During maintenance of your chain, consider the following:

■Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the risk of a severe kickback.

■Raker (depth gauge) clearance.

■Too low increases the potential for kickback.

■Not low enough decreases cutting ability.

■If cutter teeth have hit hard objects such as nails and stones, or have been abraded by mud or sand on the wood, have service dealer sharpen chain.

NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for wear or damage when replacing the chain. If signs of wear or damage are present in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by a Homelite Service dealer.

HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS

See Figure 34 and 35.

Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.

1.Wear gloves for protection. Properly tension the chain prior to sharpening. Refer to “Chain Tension Section” earlier in this manual. Do all of your filing at the mid-point of the bar.

2.Use A 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder.

3.Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock.

4.Using light but firm pressure, stroke towards the front corner of the tooth.

Lift file away from the steel on each return stroke.

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CUTTING

 

CORNER

 

TOP PLATE

SIDE PLATE

RIVET HOLE

DEPTH GAUGE

 

HEEL

TOE

 

GULLET

Fig. 32

 

CHECK FOR WEAR OR

 

DAMAGE

 

Fig. 33

Fig. 34

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents IntroductionSafety Apparel Important Safety InstructionsRead ALL Instructions Basic Safety Precautions Kickback See Figures 1CUTTING/WORK Area Pull PushUnderstanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices Battery SafetyCharger Safety Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationSymbol Meaning Unpacking SpecificationsFeatures ApplicationsTrigger Lock Button Rear Handle BAR SAFE-T-TIP Chain Battery Pack Hand GuardScabbard HEX KEYGlossary of Terms Front Handle GuardBattery Pack and Charger OperationChain OIL System To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack LatchesStarting the Chain SAW Starting and Stopping the Chain SAWPreparation for Cutting Stopping the Chain SAWProper Grip Improper Chain Line Proper Cutting Stance Basic Cutting ProcedureWork Area Precautions Tree FellingNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Planned Line of Fall Safe Retreat ZoneRetreat Zone Notch Back CUT Hinge Wedge BuckingSee Figures 15 See Figures 18 throughLOG Supported AT Both Ends Bucking Logs Under StressLOG Supported AT ONE END Load Finishing CUT 1ST CUTOverbucking Types of Cutting UsedLimbing UnderbuckingLoad Second CUT First CUT 1/3 Diameter Finishing CUT PruningSpringpole Springpoles Sprocket MaintenanceAssembling BAR and Chain CoverChain Tensioning Screw Chain Tension See Figures 30Chain Maintenance HOW to Sharpen the CuttersSide Plate Angle TOP Plate Filing AngleLeft Hand Cutters Depth Gauge ClearanceSee Figures 41, 42, Guide BAR MaintenanceReversing the Guide BAR See Figures 42 SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard MAINTE- NanceMounting SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Mounting Screw Locking Rivet SAFE-T-TIP Tighten 3/4 A TurnTransporting and Storing Disposal of the Exhausted BatteryBattery Pack Preparation for Recycling BatteriesRecommended BAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations Warranty Limited Warranty StatementPage Model Number UT34010 Serial Number Service Model NO. and Serial noHOW to Order Repair Parts

UT34010 specifications

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