Homelite UT10927A manual Cleaning the Spark Arresting Muffler, Chain Brake

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTING MUFFLER

The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen. A faulty spark arrestor screen can create a fire hazard. Through normal use the screen can become dirty and should be inspected weekly and cleaned as required. Always keep the muffler and spark arrestor on your saw in good condition.

WARNING

Muffler surfaces are very hot during and after operation of the chain saw, keep all body parts away from the muffler. Serious burns may occur if contact is made with the muffler.

1.Allow the muffler to cool.

2.The spark arrestor screen is retained by the deflector. Remove the nuts and screen retainer to access the spark arrestor screen.

3.Replace the spark arrestor screen if it is cracked or otherwise deteriorated.

SPARK ARRESTOR

SCREEN

NUTS MUFFLER

Fig. 79

CHAIN BRAKE

Remove the clutch cover and clean the chain brake components. Check wear on the brake band and replace if worn or deformed. The band thickness should not be less than 0.024 in. (.60mm), or worn halfway through.

Always keep the chain brake mechanism clean and lightly lubricate the linkage.

Always test the chain brake performance after servicing or cleaning. Refer to “Operation - Operating Chain Brake” earlier in this manual for additional information.

Check and, if damaged, replace the chain catcher.

CHAIN CATCHER

BRAKE BAND

Fig. 80

CLEAN THE CHAIN BRAKE

LUBRICATE THE CHAIN

BRAKE LINKAGE

 

Fig. 81

STORING THE CHAIN SAW (1 MONTH OR LONGER)

1.Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline.

2.Run the engine until it stops. This will remove all fuel-oil mix that could become stale and leave varnish and gum in the fuel system.

3.Drain all bar and chain oil from tank into a container approved for oil.

4.Clean all foreign material from the saw.

5.Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children.

Note: Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts.

Abide by all federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline. Excess fuel should be used in other 2-cycle engine powered equipment.

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Contents Operators Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules General PrecautionsSafety Apparel Refueling do not SmokeMaintenance Precautions Push and PullKickback Pull PushSymbols Symbol Name ExplanationSpecifications Features ON/OFF SwitchUnderstanding Your Chain SAW Safety Devices OperationKickback Precautions Fuel and RefuelingHandling the Fuel Safely Mixing the FuelStarting the Engine Brake Position Ignition Switch RUN Primer BulbAdding OIL Starting a Cold Engine Choke Lever Starter Grip Griptrigger Release RUN PositionStarting a Warm Engine Ignition Switch Stop PositionStopping the Engine Preparing for Cutting Proper Grip on HandlesProper Cutting Stance Proper Grip Chain LineBasic OPERATING/CUTTING Procedures Work Area PrecautionsAdjusting the Carburetor AIR FilterBrake Position RUN Position Adjusting Idle SpeedOperating the Chain Brake Felling Trees Hazardous ConditionsPlanned Line Fall From Planned Line of Fall Path of Safe RetreatNotch Approx /3 Diameter Trunk Back CUT Hinge Wedge Proper Procedure for Tree FellingHinge Removing Buttress Roots BuckingBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback WedgeBucking Logs Under Stress OverbuckingUnderbucking LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUTLimbing and Pruning Cutting SpringpolesSecond CUT Load Finishing CUT SpringpoleMaintenance Assembling the BAR and ChainCutters Chain Tensioning Screw Flats on Drive Links Adjusting the Chain TensionChain Maintenance Sharpening the Cutters Check for Wear or Damage Left Hand Cutters Right Hand Maintaining Depth Gauge Clearance TOP Plate Filing AngleSide Plate Angle TOP Plate Filing Angle Correct Less Than 30MORERestore Original Shape by Rounding Front Maintaining the Guide BARMaintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Lubricating HoleTighten 3/4 Turn Cleaning the AIR FilterMounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the Starter Unit Cleaning the EngineChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark PlugCleaning the Spark Arresting Muffler Chain Catcher Brake Band Clean the Chain BrakeChain Brake Storing the Chain SAW 1 Month or LongerBAR and Chain Combinations TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Warranty Limited Warranty StatementHomelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC

UT10927A specifications

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