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...9632; Kickback may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of the saw with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw chain. DO NOT let the nose of the saw 's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to follow all instructions....the operator's manual carefully. During weather that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees, rooftops, etc. Use caution when handling fuel. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood...
...9632; Kickback may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Either of the saw with your thumbs and fingers encircling the chain saw chain. DO NOT let the nose of the saw 's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to follow all instructions....the operator's manual carefully. During weather that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees, rooftops, etc. Use caution when handling fuel. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood...
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...the throttle control trigger is released. ■ Shut off balance. ■ When cutting a limb that is under tension, be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are for the saw. ■ Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide or use ...hot during and after operation of the operator's manual are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the chain saw with both hands when the engine is classified by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning,...
...the throttle control trigger is released. ■ Shut off balance. ■ When cutting a limb that is under tension, be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are for the saw. ■ Do not adapt the powerhead to a bow guide or use ...hot during and after operation of the operator's manual are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the chain saw with both hands when the engine is classified by homeowners, cottagers, and campers, and for such general applications as clearing, pruning,...
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...and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could be appropriate to use by homeowners and other occasional users for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain moves at idle speed after refueling. ■ Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. NOTE: The size of the work area ...depends on the safety devices provided with care. For such use, it to cool before starting or cutting with the chain saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is intended for adjustment and discontinue use . Do not rely only on the job being performed ...
...and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, which could be appropriate to use by homeowners and other occasional users for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain moves at idle speed after refueling. ■ Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. NOTE: The size of the work area ...depends on the safety devices provided with care. For such use, it to cool before starting or cutting with the chain saw chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is intended for adjustment and discontinue use . Do not rely only on the job being performed ...
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... in an enclosed area. Wear Gloves Wear Safety Footwear Gasoline and Lubricant Keep Bystanders Away Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw using only one hand. English Wear eye protection with side shields marked to operate the product better and safer. DANGER! Use unleaded gasoline intended...
... in an enclosed area. Wear Gloves Wear Safety Footwear Gasoline and Lubricant Keep Bystanders Away Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw using only one hand. English Wear eye protection with side shields marked to operate the product better and safer. DANGER! Use unleaded gasoline intended...
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...tree (sapling) or limb that complies with other saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used to stop the saw chain and guide bar. Drive Sprocket or Sprocket The toothed part that is driven by the guide bar. Front Hand Guard A structural barrier ...kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on the front handle, and sometimes employed as a log or branch. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard An attachment that directs the tree's fall. English Front Handle The support handle located ...
...tree (sapling) or limb that complies with other saws. It may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used to stop the saw chain and guide bar. Drive Sprocket or Sprocket The toothed part that is driven by the guide bar. Front Hand Guard A structural barrier ...kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested on the front handle, and sometimes employed as a log or branch. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard An attachment that directs the tree's fall. English Front Handle The support handle located ...
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...THROTTLE TRIGGER SAFE-T-TIP® Fig. 1a UT10588 18 in . Chain type Low Profile Skip Tooth Drive sprocket 6-tooth Engine displacement 42cc Engine power 2 HP min. No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 9.8 lbs. Chain gauge 0.050 in . Idle engine speed.........2,600-3,400 r/min.... (RPM) Fuel tank capacity 11.5 oz. Weight - Chain pitch 0.375 in . Chain lubricant tank capacity 6.5 oz. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar...
...THROTTLE TRIGGER SAFE-T-TIP® Fig. 1a UT10588 18 in . Chain type Low Profile Skip Tooth Drive sprocket 6-tooth Engine displacement 42cc Engine power 2 HP min. No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 9.8 lbs. Chain gauge 0.050 in . Idle engine speed.........2,600-3,400 r/min.... (RPM) Fuel tank capacity 11.5 oz. Weight - Chain pitch 0.375 in . Chain lubricant tank capacity 6.5 oz. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Bar...
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... LEVER The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. English The chain brake does not prevent kickback. SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T-TIP® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is designed to the... bar from the fuel tank to quickly stop immediately. FEATURES ON/STOP SWITCH PRIMER BULB STOP CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. Before use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the end of this operator's manual ...
... LEVER The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. English The chain brake does not prevent kickback. SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T-TIP® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is designed to the... bar from the fuel tank to quickly stop immediately. FEATURES ON/STOP SWITCH PRIMER BULB STOP CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. Before use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the end of this operator's manual ...
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... product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. Use of a product that a careless fraction of this product. Replacement Chain (UT10588 only) Case (not included with the muffler. It is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to make sure no ...not completely assembled or if any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product to possible serious personal injury. NOTE: The chain saw . Serious burns may occur if contact is not properly and completely assembled could result in serious personal injury. keep all body ...
... product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. Use of a product that a careless fraction of this product. Replacement Chain (UT10588 only) Case (not included with the muffler. It is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to make sure no ...not completely assembled or if any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product to possible serious personal injury. NOTE: The chain saw . Serious burns may occur if contact is not properly and completely assembled could result in serious personal injury. keep all body ...
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... use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE See Figures 4 - 5. Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. Check the operating condition of the chain brake lever/hand guard and pulling toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. n Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the RUN position by rotating your left...
... use dirty, used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE See Figures 4 - 5. Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. Check the operating condition of the chain brake lever/hand guard and pulling toward the bar while the chain is rotating rapidly. n Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the RUN position by rotating your left...
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... PRIMER BULB no more than 5 times. n When the temperature is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard. n Make sure the chain brake is above 50°F, pull the starter grip and rope until the engine attempts to start a warm engine: n Set the on/stop switch to... release and squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to set fast idle. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is below 50°F, pull the starter grip STOP and rope until engine runs. n Fully press and release the primer bulb 7 times. FULL CHOKE...
... PRIMER BULB no more than 5 times. n When the temperature is in the run position by pulling back on the lever/hand guard. n Make sure the chain brake is above 50°F, pull the starter grip and rope until the engine attempts to start a warm engine: n Set the on/stop switch to... release and squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to set fast idle. Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is below 50°F, pull the starter grip STOP and rope until engine runs. n Fully press and release the primer bulb 7 times. FULL CHOKE...
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... using the saw on /stop switch will not stop the saw, pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position (FULL CHOKE ) and engage chain brake to stop switch to the STOP ( ) position. If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use . If the on the ground when the... chain is not in serious personal injury. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw is still moving. n If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates, but no more than 5 times. For additional safety...
... using the saw on /stop switch will not stop the saw, pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position (FULL CHOKE ) and engage chain brake to stop switch to the STOP ( ) position. If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use . If the on the ground when the... chain is not in serious personal injury. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw is still moving. n If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates, but no more than 5 times. For additional safety...
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... bar, the guide bar can be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the saw. PULL PULL AND PUSH See Figure 15. NOTE: The chain saw has been fully factory tested. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can result in the cut. Page 17... - English PUSH Fig. 15 WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is a lightning-fast reverse reaction which can...
... bar, the guide bar can be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the saw. PULL PULL AND PUSH See Figure 15. NOTE: The chain saw has been fully factory tested. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can result in the cut. Page 17... - English PUSH Fig. 15 WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is a lightning-fast reverse reaction which can...
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...the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw firmly with your body to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of control. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - Always keep your left hand and hold the front handle with both hands. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb...the engine is least likely to the left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any part of the guide bar. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of your right hand. Any grip in serious injury. Never allow any stance that your body or...
...the handle is dangerous because a slight kick of the saw firmly with your body to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of control. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - Always keep your left hand and hold the front handle with both hands. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb...the engine is least likely to the left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any part of the guide bar. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of your right hand. Any grip in serious injury. Never allow any stance that your body or...
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..., resulting in serious personal injury. Kneeling could result in unnecessary wear to idle. Fig. 19 WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 20. Leave this chain saw at full throttle the entire time you are adequate for you begin a major sawing operation. English n Cut only wood or materials made ...safe distance should be a least twice the height of the wood with the saw who has not read this section. n Allow the chain to use this chain saw against kickback forces. ■n Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Allow no non-wood building materials. ■...
..., resulting in serious personal injury. Kneeling could result in unnecessary wear to idle. Fig. 19 WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 20. Leave this chain saw at full throttle the entire time you are adequate for you begin a major sawing operation. English n Cut only wood or materials made ...safe distance should be a least twice the height of the wood with the saw who has not read this section. n Allow the chain to use this chain saw against kickback forces. ■n Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. Allow no non-wood building materials. ■...
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... back cut before the upper cut. REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 25. Make the horizontal cut into the cut so they do not touch the chain. English HINGE Fig. 23 Fig. 24 VERTICAL CUT LOOSE SECTION HORIZONTAL CUT Fig. 25 This is a large root extending from the work area. Retreat along...: Never cut through to help jack the tree over. Drive wedges in case something falls your way. Page 21 - n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut of the tree). After you have removed the large buttress roots. BACK CUT WEDGE WARNING: Never cut through to...
... back cut before the upper cut. REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 25. Make the horizontal cut into the cut so they do not touch the chain. English HINGE Fig. 23 Fig. 24 VERTICAL CUT LOOSE SECTION HORIZONTAL CUT Fig. 25 This is a large root extending from the work area. Retreat along...: Never cut through to help jack the tree over. Drive wedges in case something falls your way. Page 21 - n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut of the tree). After you have removed the large buttress roots. BACK CUT WEDGE WARNING: Never cut through to...
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... at a time. Make sure that the cut-off section of this can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this manual for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut . NOTE: When bucking or felling with just standard cutting...
... at a time. Make sure that the cut-off section of this can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this manual for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut . NOTE: When bucking or felling with just standard cutting...
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... for this reaction and hold the saw will tend to push back at you cut the log, it will tend to prevent the bar and chain from you make the first cut on the opposite side. LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END FINISHING CUT LOAD 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH...
... for this reaction and hold the saw will tend to push back at you cut the log, it will tend to prevent the bar and chain from you make the first cut on the opposite side. LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END FINISHING CUT LOAD 1ST CUT 1/3 DIA LOG SUPPORTED AT BOTH...
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...if the wood holding it is difficult to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to lose control of the chain saw with a firm grip. Page 24 - WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut next to ...the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. English A saw . ■n When pruning trees it is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for springpoles - On a fallen tree, a rooted ...
...if the wood holding it is difficult to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to lose control of the chain saw with a firm grip. Page 24 - WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut next to ...the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. English A saw . ■n When pruning trees it is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for springpoles - On a fallen tree, a rooted ...
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... to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other parts may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injuries. Therefore, no further lubrication is made... with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the chain saw . Page 25 - keep all body parts away from various types of any other possible serious injuries. Use of commercial solvents and...
... to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other parts may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injuries. Therefore, no further lubrication is made... with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the chain saw . Page 25 - keep all body parts away from various types of any other possible serious injuries. Use of commercial solvents and...
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... in a loop and straighten any kinks. These components are sharp and may need to be slightly repositioned with the chain tensioning screw Page 26 - Fig. 37 BAR GROOVE CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 38 n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are securely ...clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to the run position. n Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION CHAIN DRIVE LINKS WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all these parts in this manual. n ...
... in a loop and straighten any kinks. These components are sharp and may need to be slightly repositioned with the chain tensioning screw Page 26 - Fig. 37 BAR GROOVE CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 38 n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are securely ...clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to the run position. n Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION CHAIN DRIVE LINKS WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all these parts in this manual. n ...