Homelite UT10927A Stopping the Engine, Starting a Warm Engine, Ignition Switch Stop Position

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OPERATION

7.Pull STARTER until engine attempts to start.

Slowly pull the starter grip out for a short distance until you feel the starter engage, then briskly pull straight up. Do not pull to the end of the rope, this can damage the starter. Hold onto the grip during rewinding (see figure 16).

Pull the starter rope until the first firing of the engine is heard (no more than five pulls).

Note: A new unit may require additional pulls.

8.Push CHOKE lever all the way IN.

9.Pull STARTER until engine runs.

Note: Allow the saw to run in this position 15-30 seconds depending upon the temperature.

10.Immediately SQUEEZE and release the throttle trigger.

Immediately depress the throttle trigger which releases the trigger lock button. Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to let the engine idle.

12.Move chain brake to RUN position.

Place chain brake lever/hand guard into the RUN position as shown in figure 18. Refer to “Operation – Operating Chain Brake” for additional information.

CAUTION:

Failure to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is in the brake position will result in serious damage to the unit. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in the brake position.

Now you are ready to pick up the saw. Use the proper grip for both handles, refer to “Operation” for additional information.

STARTING A WARM ENGINE:

Follow the instructions for starting a cold engine (steps

1-9), but do not attempt to start in the full choke position (skip step 5). Push and release primer bulb 7 times. Pull the choke out and push back it in to the original run position.

STOPPING THE ENGINE

Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle. To stop the engine, move the ignition switch to the

/ O ” stop position. Do not put the chain saw on the ground when the chain is still moving. For additional safety, set the chain brake when the saw is not in use.

In the event that the ignition switch will not stop the saw, pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position (Full Choke / ) and engage chain brake to stop the engine. If the ignition switch will not stop the saw when set to the stop “ / O ” position, have the ignition switch repaired before using the chain saw again to prevent unsafe conditions or serious injury.

Important: When you are finished using the saw, relieve tank pressures by loosening the CHAIN OIL and FUEL MIX caps. Then retighten the caps. Allow the engine to cool before storing.

IGNITION SWITCH

IN THE STOP

POSITION

Fig. 19

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesGeneral Precautions Specific Safety RulesSafety Apparel Refueling do not SmokePush and Pull Maintenance PrecautionsKickback Pull PushSymbol Name Explanation SymbolsSpecifications ON/OFF Switch FeaturesOperation Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesFuel and Refueling Kickback PrecautionsHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelAdding OIL Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbStarting the Engine Choke Lever Starter Grip Griptrigger Release RUN Position Starting a Cold EngineStopping the Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStarting a Warm Engine Proper Grip on Handles Preparing for CuttingProper Cutting Stance Proper Grip Chain LineWork Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburetor AIR FilterOperating the Chain Brake Adjusting Idle SpeedBrake Position RUN Position Hazardous Conditions Felling TreesPlanned Line Fall From Planned Line of Fall Path of Safe RetreatHinge Proper Procedure for Tree FellingNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Hinge Wedge Bucking Removing Buttress RootsBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeOverbucking Bucking Logs Under StressUnderbucking LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTCutting Springpoles Limbing and PruningSecond CUT Load Finishing CUT SpringpoleAssembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Chain Maintenance Adjusting the Chain TensionFlats on Drive Links Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage Left Hand Cutters Right Hand TOP Plate Filing Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceSide Plate Angle TOP Plate Filing Angle Correct Less Than 30MOREMaintaining the Guide BAR Restore Original Shape by Rounding FrontMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Lubricating HoleMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 3/4 Turn Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Starter UnitChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugChain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerChain Brake Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or LongerProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Limited Warranty Statement WarrantyHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT10927A specifications

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