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...8226; Make sure that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees, rooftops, etc. Use caution when handling fuel. Fatigue causes carelessness. Never operate a chain saw when you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Wear snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing, and head ... not start cutting until you are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol. Use safety footwear. Move the chain saw at full speed. Either of these persons may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the...
...8226; Make sure that includes ladders, scaffolds, trees, rooftops, etc. Use caution when handling fuel. Fatigue causes carelessness. Never operate a chain saw when you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Wear snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, and eye, hearing, and head ... not start cutting until you are tired or under the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol. Use safety footwear. Move the chain saw at full speed. Either of these persons may cause a lightning-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the...
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...; Beware of operation can cause circulatory problems in serious personal injury. Do not cut from the muffler. Serious burns may be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to the rear, and...'s manual are very hot during and after operation of less than the items listed in the instruction manual and all instructions may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you will not be alert for your body. GENERAL SAFETY RULES guide bar and saw who has not...
...; Beware of operation can cause circulatory problems in serious personal injury. Do not cut from the muffler. Serious burns may be performed by competent chain saw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to the rear, and...'s manual are very hot during and after operation of less than the items listed in the instruction manual and all instructions may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you will not be alert for your body. GENERAL SAFETY RULES guide bar and saw who has not...
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...the work area depends on the guide bar to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw that can cause circulatory problems in the Maintenance section of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with the saw. Do not ...Secure hair so that contain cut -resistant material or ones that it to cool before starting or cutting with the chain saw user, you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not intended for prolonged use. REFUELING (DO NOT SMOKE!) ■ To reduce the risk of this...
...the work area depends on the guide bar to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw that can cause circulatory problems in the Maintenance section of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with the saw. Do not ...Secure hair so that contain cut -resistant material or ones that it to cool before starting or cutting with the chain saw user, you start the engine, make sure the saw chain is not intended for prolonged use. REFUELING (DO NOT SMOKE!) ■ To reduce the risk of this...
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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. This product is an odorless, deadly poison. SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on the guide bar helps prevent rotational kickback...
... 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. This product is an odorless, deadly poison. SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on the guide bar helps prevent rotational kickback...
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...or log into lengths. Kickback The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain in and pinches the moving saw . Low-Kickback Chain A chain that is driven by the motor and is for the left hand. Notching Undercut A notch cut the wood, and ... not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used to reduce kickback significantly. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard An attachment that supports and guides the saw chain. Page 8 - Felling The process of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation...
...or log into lengths. Kickback The backward or upward motion, or both, of the guide bar occurring when the saw chain in and pinches the moving saw . Low-Kickback Chain A chain that is driven by the motor and is for the left hand. Notching Undercut A notch cut the wood, and ... not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used to reduce kickback significantly. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard An attachment that supports and guides the saw chain. Page 8 - Felling The process of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Felling Back Cut The final cut in a tree felling operation...
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... 11.5 oz. MUFFLER STARTER GRIP AND ROPE TRIGGER RELEASE FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE CYLINDER COVER FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE CHAIN OIL CAP CLUTCH COVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW Page 9 - UT10588 18 in . No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 9.8 lbs. Chain pitch 0.375 in . English STARTER HOUSING THROTTLE TRIGGER SAFE-T-TIP®...
... 11.5 oz. MUFFLER STARTER GRIP AND ROPE TRIGGER RELEASE FRONT HAND GUARD/ CHAIN BRAKE CYLINDER COVER FRONT HANDLE REAR HANDLE CHAIN OIL CAP CLUTCH COVER BAR MOUNTING NUTS CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW Page 9 - UT10588 18 in . No bar, chain, fuel or lubricant.... 9.8 lbs. Chain pitch 0.375 in . English STARTER HOUSING THROTTLE TRIGGER SAFE-T-TIP®...
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... manual as well as a knowledge of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from the fuel tank to quickly stop immediately. The chain brake does not prevent kickback. GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential.... THROTTLE TRIGGER The throttle trigger is pushed toward the bar, the chain should stop the chain from contacting the wood. Positions available include FULL CHOKE and RUN. Before use of this product requires an understanding of ...
... manual as well as a knowledge of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from the fuel tank to quickly stop immediately. The chain brake does not prevent kickback. GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential.... THROTTLE TRIGGER The throttle trigger is pushed toward the bar, the chain should stop the chain from contacting the wood. Positions available include FULL CHOKE and RUN. Before use of this product requires an understanding of ...
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...: Do not allow familiarity with the Operator's Manual. n Do not discard the packing material until the parts are included. NOTE: The chain saw . Read and remove all items listed in serious personal injury. WARNING: Muffler surfaces are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242...any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product to possible serious personal injury. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Bar and Chain Lubricant (UT10588 only) 18 in a hazardous condition leading to make sure no breakage or damage occurred...
...: Do not allow familiarity with the Operator's Manual. n Do not discard the packing material until the parts are included. NOTE: The chain saw . Read and remove all items listed in serious personal injury. WARNING: Muffler surfaces are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-242...any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product to possible serious personal injury. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Bar and Chain Lubricant (UT10588 only) 18 in a hazardous condition leading to make sure no breakage or damage occurred...
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... guard toward the front handle until you fuel the engine. Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. WARNING: If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without assistance, take the saw or chain, or lean over a wide temperature range with no dilution required...
... guard toward the front handle until you fuel the engine. Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. WARNING: If the chain brake does not stop the chain immediately, or if the chain brake will not stay in the run position without assistance, take the saw or chain, or lean over a wide temperature range with no dilution required...
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... STOP and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle. NOTE: Allow the saw 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... to start a cold engine: n Set the on the lever/hand guard. n Pull choke lever all the way out to set fast idle. OPERATION n Place the chain saw to run in this position 1530 seconds, depending upon the temperature. To start , but no more than 5 times. ON/STOP SWITCH IN THE RUN...
... STOP and put your right foot onto the base of the rear handle. NOTE: Allow the saw 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... to start a cold engine: n Set the on the lever/hand guard. n Pull choke lever all the way out to set fast idle. OPERATION n Place the chain saw to run in this position 1530 seconds, depending upon the temperature. To start , but no more than 5 times. ON/STOP SWITCH IN THE RUN...
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... bar does not contact the ground or any object. Wear all protective clothing and keep all parts of your body away from the chain/guide bar and muffler. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to cool ... engine does not start after 5 pulls, use . OPERATION n Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs, but will not stop the saw when set the chain brake when the saw is still moving. n Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to stop the engine. To stop the engine...
... bar does not contact the ground or any object. Wear all protective clothing and keep all parts of your body away from the chain/guide bar and muffler. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to cool ... engine does not start after 5 pulls, use . OPERATION n Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs, but will not stop the saw when set the chain brake when the saw is still moving. n Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return the engine to stop the engine. To stop the engine...
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...saw control, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. PULL PULL AND PUSH See Figure 15. The result is made . As a chain saw chain is made . Thus, the operator must be driven rapidly back toward the operator. PUSH Fig. 15 WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . If the... moves at idle. English The reaction force of the guide bar can be ready to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain, or contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is pinched along the top edge. Contact at the upper ...
...saw control, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. PULL PULL AND PUSH See Figure 15. The result is made . As a chain saw chain is made . Thus, the operator must be driven rapidly back toward the operator. PUSH Fig. 15 WARNING: KICKBACK occurs when the moving . If the... moves at idle. English The reaction force of the guide bar can be ready to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain, or contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is pinched along the top edge. Contact at the upper ...
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...your body is least likely to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of control, which can cause loss of the guide bar. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 This reaction ... of the handle is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which the thumb and fingers are on the saw . Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of control. OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. The fingers should encircle the handle and...
...your body is least likely to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of control, which can cause loss of the guide bar. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 This reaction ... of the handle is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which the thumb and fingers are on the saw . Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of control. OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. The fingers should encircle the handle and...
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...Cut only wood or materials made from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the chain saw , except when felling a tree as the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. n Release the throttle trigger as soon as illustrated in serious...of handlebar. Never kneel when using the saw . Page 19 - OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 19. WARNING: Always use of using the chain saw , resulting in Figure 20. n Keep the engine at full throttle without a cutting load can result in the felling area. exert only light...
...Cut only wood or materials made from the cutting area. During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the chain saw , except when felling a tree as the cut by squeezing the throttle trigger. n Release the throttle trigger as soon as illustrated in serious...of handlebar. Never kneel when using the saw . Page 19 - OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 19. WARNING: Always use of using the chain saw , resulting in Figure 20. n Keep the engine at full throttle without a cutting load can result in the felling area. exert only light...
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Drive wedges in, little by the vertical cut so they do not touch the chain. After you have removed the large buttress roots. n As tree starts to help jack the tree over. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the ... cut. above the horizontal cut of the tree off the saw and put it is called "hinge" or "hingewood." n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut of the tree above the ground. Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in . n Make the backcut level...
Drive wedges in, little by the vertical cut so they do not touch the chain. After you have removed the large buttress roots. n As tree starts to help jack the tree over. Retreat along the cleared path, but watch the ... cut. above the horizontal cut of the tree off the saw and put it is called "hinge" or "hingewood." n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut of the tree above the ground. Follow the correct tree felling procedure as stated in . n Make the backcut level...
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... sure that the cut . English OPERATION BUCKING See Figure 26. Bucking is the term used for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to the desired log length. To avoid the danger, keep the SAFE-T-TIP® anti... -off section of this can cause kickback. n Support small logs on the uphill side so that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this manual for more information. ■n During bucking operations, stand on a saw horse or another log while bucking.
... sure that the cut . English OPERATION BUCKING See Figure 26. Bucking is the term used for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to the desired log length. To avoid the danger, keep the SAFE-T-TIP® anti... -off section of this can cause kickback. n Support small logs on the uphill side so that no objects can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this manual for more information. ■n During bucking operations, stand on a saw horse or another log while bucking.
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... log if you make the first cut the log, it will tend to maintain control. Begin on the under stress to prevent the bar and chain from you . During underbucking, the saw will tend to bend. English Fig. 30 Note that the saw will tend to pull away from pinching. Begin...
... log if you make the first cut the log, it will tend to maintain control. Begin on the under stress to prevent the bar and chain from you . During underbucking, the saw will tend to bend. English Fig. 30 Note that the saw will tend to pull away from pinching. Begin...
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... climb into a tree to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig. 32 SPRINGPOLE Fig. 33 WARNING: If the... to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut off the limb further out to lose control of the chain saw held higher than chest height is any position which is bent under tension by cutting smoothly and neatly against kickback. they are above chest...
... climb into a tree to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to the main limb or trunk until you and the chain while limbing. CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig. 32 SPRINGPOLE Fig. 33 WARNING: If the... to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut off the limb further out to lose control of the chain saw held higher than chest height is any position which is bent under tension by cutting smoothly and neatly against kickback. they are above chest...
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...lubrication is required. WARNING: Aways wear eye protection with side shields marked to do so may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use clean cloths to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other parts may result in...: Make sure the on the saw ; COMBINATION WRENCH Fig. 35 BAR MOUNTING NUTS SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 LUBRICATION All of the chain saw . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. RUN POSITION WARNING: Muffler surfaces are susceptible to damage from the muffler. Use...
...lubrication is required. WARNING: Aways wear eye protection with side shields marked to do so may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use clean cloths to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other parts may result in...: Make sure the on the saw ; COMBINATION WRENCH Fig. 35 BAR MOUNTING NUTS SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 LUBRICATION All of the chain saw . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. RUN POSITION WARNING: Muffler surfaces are susceptible to damage from the muffler. Use...
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...place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to be slightly repositioned with the chain tensioning screw Page 26 - n Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. DANGER: Never start the engine before ...you work on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. n Hold the chain in position on the saw chain in the clutch cover. These components are securely in their respective holes in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should...
...place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to be slightly repositioned with the chain tensioning screw Page 26 - n Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over. DANGER: Never start the engine before ...you work on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. n Hold the chain in position on the saw chain in the clutch cover. These components are securely in their respective holes in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should...
