Operators Manual | Homelite UT10570 instruction

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

UT10560 / 16 in. (406 mm) 38cc Chain Saw

UT10550 / 18 in. (457 mm) 45cc Chain Saw

UT10570 / 20 in. (508 mm) 45cc Chain Saw

Your new chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using

this product.

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Contents

Save this Manual for Future Reference Operators Manual Introduction Table of Contents Read ALL Instructions General Safety Rules General Precautions Specific Safety RulesSafety Apparel Refueling do not Smoke Push and Pull Maintenance PrecautionsKickback See Figure Symbol Name Explanation Symbols UT10550 Specifications Chain OIL Front Handcap GUARD/CHAIN Brake Features Operation Understanding Your Chain SAW Safety DevicesChain Brake See Figures 4 Fuel and Refueling Kickback PrecautionsSee Figures 6 Handling the Fuel Safely Operating the Chain Brake Adding OILSee Figures 9 See Figures 10, 11 Starting the Engine Starter Grip Ignition Switch RUN PositionSee Figures 13 through RUN Position Primer Bulb Choke Lever Stopping the Engine Ignition Switch Stop Position Brake PositionTrigger Release Throttle Trigger See Figures 20 Proper Grip on Handles Preparing for CuttingSee Proper Grip Chain Line Work Area Precautions Basic OPERATING/CUTTING ProceduresAdjusting the Carburetor See Figures 26 Felling Trees Adjusting Idle Speed See Figures 30, 31, 32, Proper Procedure for Tree Felling Hinge Back CUT Wedge Bucking Removing Buttress RootsBucking with a Wedge Vertical CUT Loose Section Horizontal Kickback Wedge LOG Supported AT ONE END Finishing CUT Bucking Logs Under Stress Cutting Springpoles Limbing and Pruning Assembling the BAR and Chain MaintenanceSee Figures 41 through Cutters Chain Drive Links BAR Groove BAR Studs Adjusting PINGuide BAR Plate Sprocket Chain Tensioning Screw Chain Maintenance Adjusting the Chain TensionSee Figures 52, 53, Flats on Drive Links See Figures 57, 58, 59, 60, Sharpening the Cutters Left Hand Cutters Right Hand TOP Plate Filing Angle Maintaining Depth Gauge ClearanceSide Plate Angle See , 65, Maintaining the SAFE-T-TIPNOSE Guard Maintaining the Guide BARSee Figures 68 Mounting the SAFE-T-TIP Nose Guard Cleaning the AIR FilterTighten 3/4 Turn See Figures 70, 71, Cleaning the Engine Cleaning the Starter UnitChecking the Fuel Filter Replacing the Spark Plug Chain Catcher Clutch Cover Brake Band Clean the Chain Brake Cleaning the Spark Arresting MufflerStoring the Chain SAW 1 Month or Longer Spark Arrestor Screen Nuts Muffler Problem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingBAR and Chain Combinations Troubleshooting Limited Warranty Statement Warranty Homelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC