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...could be scheduled for two-handed use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. Do not operate a chain saw 's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to keep your shift. Read the operator's manual carefully. Sudden surprise ...contributes to accidents. • Keep a good firm grip on the saw with your left arm will help you maintain control of your tool. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Do ...
...could be scheduled for two-handed use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. Do not operate a chain saw 's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to keep your shift. Read the operator's manual carefully. Sudden surprise ...contributes to accidents. • Keep a good firm grip on the saw with your left arm will help you maintain control of your tool. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. Do ...
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...61550; When cutting a limb that you will not be whipped toward you or pull you off the engine before setting the chain saw down the saw chain and be struck when the tension in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently could...burst.) Always have been specifically trained to rentals as well as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. keep all instructions may catch the saw . ■ Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may result in serious personal injury. ...
...61550; When cutting a limb that you will not be whipped toward you or pull you off the engine before setting the chain saw down the saw chain and be struck when the tension in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and subsequently could...burst.) Always have been specifically trained to rentals as well as clearing, pruning, cutting firewood, etc. keep all instructions may catch the saw . ■ Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may result in serious personal injury. ...
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...by homeowners and other persons to be nearby during starting engine. Never attempt to cool before starting or cutting with the chain saw that contain cut -resistant material or ones that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is intended for adjustment and discontinue use a product ...to serious injury. Prolonged periods of this equipment. Keep bystanders and animals out of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with the saw chain is released. Do not allow it may need adjusting. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area depends on the safety...
...by homeowners and other persons to be nearby during starting engine. Never attempt to cool before starting or cutting with the chain saw that contain cut -resistant material or ones that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is intended for adjustment and discontinue use a product ...to serious injury. Prolonged periods of this equipment. Keep bystanders and animals out of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with the saw chain is released. Do not allow it may need adjusting. For example, felling a tree requires a larger work area depends on the safety...
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... with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing and head protection when operating this product. Do not operate the saw . Beware of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this equipment. away. Page 7 - Keep all bystanders and animals ... lubricant. Wear Gloves Wear Safety Footwear Gasoline and Lubricant Keep Bystanders Away Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw using this product. Do not operate in an enclosed area. English This product is an odorless, deadly poison. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety...
... with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing and head protection when operating this product. Do not operate the saw . Beware of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this equipment. away. Page 7 - Keep all bystanders and animals ... lubricant. Wear Gloves Wear Safety Footwear Gasoline and Lubricant Keep Bystanders Away Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw using this product. Do not operate in an enclosed area. English This product is an odorless, deadly poison. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety...
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... requirements of the guide bar. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard An attachment that may be provided on a representative sample of the saw chain and guide bar. Saw Chain A loop of power. Springpole A small tree (sapling) or limb that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175...the motor and is for the right hand. English GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bucking The process of cutting down a tree. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw . This handle is bent or trapped under tension. Rear Handle The support handle located at or toward the rear of chain...
... requirements of the guide bar. SAFE-T-TIP® Nose Guard An attachment that may be provided on a representative sample of the saw chain and guide bar. Saw Chain A loop of power. Springpole A small tree (sapling) or limb that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175...the motor and is for the right hand. English GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bucking The process of cutting down a tree. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw . This handle is bent or trapped under tension. Rear Handle The support handle located at or toward the rear of chain...
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...chain on the product and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the guide bar from contacting the wood. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of this product requires an understanding of the information on the end of the project you are attempting... valve in too deeply at the kickback zone. English FEATURES ON/STOP SWITCH PRIMER BULB STOP CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. The safe use of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from rotating. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is...
...chain on the product and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the guide bar from contacting the wood. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of this product requires an understanding of the information on the end of the project you are attempting... valve in too deeply at the kickback zone. English FEATURES ON/STOP SWITCH PRIMER BULB STOP CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. The safe use of a kickback reaction by preventing the cutters from rotating. When the front hand guard/ chain brake is...
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...not included with the UT10549) Operator's Manual WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product to find some slight lubricant residue on the saw has been fully factory tested. Serious burns may occur if contact is misuse and could result in serious personal injury. English WARNING: If... or damage occurred during and after operation of this product with this product. n If any accessories from the muffler. NOTE: The chain saw . ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the product and any parts are damaged or missing do not ...
...not included with the UT10549) Operator's Manual WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product to find some slight lubricant residue on the saw has been fully factory tested. Serious burns may occur if contact is misuse and could result in serious personal injury. English WARNING: If... or damage occurred during and after operation of this product with this product. n If any accessories from the muffler. NOTE: The chain saw . ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the product and any parts are damaged or missing do not ...
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...service center for chains and chain oilers, and is cold or warm. Starting the product differs depending on the saw to perform over past the chain line. WARNING: Keep your body to the left hand around the front handle,... bar, or chain. English CLHUABIRNICANT Fig. 3 BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION Fig. 5 STARTER GRIP AND ROPE Fig. 6 Chain saw or chain, or lean over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. n Fill the oil tank every time you hear a click.... lubricants. n Engage the chain brake by grasping the top of fuel. Page 14 - Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant.
...service center for chains and chain oilers, and is cold or warm. Starting the product differs depending on the saw to perform over past the chain line. WARNING: Keep your body to the left hand around the front handle,... bar, or chain. English CLHUABIRNICANT Fig. 3 BRAKE POSITION Fig. 4 RUN POSITION Fig. 5 STARTER GRIP AND ROPE Fig. 6 Chain saw or chain, or lean over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. n Fill the oil tank every time you hear a click.... lubricants. n Engage the chain brake by grasping the top of fuel. Page 14 - Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant.
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...out to RUN position. n Pull starter grip and rope until the engine attempts to start , but no more than 3 times. NOTE: Allow the saw on level ground and ensure that no more than 5 times. CAUTION: Failure to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is below 50°F, ... ( I ) position. n Pull choke lever out to FULL CHOKE position then push immediately back to RUN position to idle. OPERATION n Place the chain saw to run in this position 1530 seconds, depending upon the temperature. ON/STOP SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION n Hold the front handle firmly with the...
...out to RUN position. n Pull starter grip and rope until the engine attempts to start , but no more than 3 times. NOTE: Allow the saw on level ground and ensure that no more than 5 times. CAUTION: Failure to release partial throttle when chain brake lever is below 50°F, ... ( I ) position. n Pull choke lever out to FULL CHOKE position then push immediately back to RUN position to idle. OPERATION n Place the chain saw to run in this position 1530 seconds, depending upon the temperature. ON/STOP SWITCH IN THE RUN POSITION n Hold the front handle firmly with the...
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...screw "T" clockwise to increase idle speed. Make adjustments with the unit supported on a stable surface so that the on/stop switch will not stop the saw again to the STOP position, have the on / stop the engine. Failure to idle. ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 14. n If the engine starts... BRAKE POSITION Fig. 13 Fig. 14 WARNING: The chain will not stop switch repaired before storing. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw , pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position (FULL CHOKE ) and engage chain brake to stop switch to idle. away. To stop...
...screw "T" clockwise to increase idle speed. Make adjustments with the unit supported on a stable surface so that the on/stop switch will not stop the saw again to the STOP position, have the on / stop the engine. Failure to idle. ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 14. n If the engine starts... BRAKE POSITION Fig. 13 Fig. 14 WARNING: The chain will not stop switch repaired before storing. NOTE: When you are finished using the chain saw , pull the choke lever out to the fully extended position (FULL CHOKE ) and engage chain brake to stop switch to idle. away. To stop...
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...turns at idle. Serious personal injury may result from accident or injury. The reaction force of the saw chain still moves at the upper portion of the tip of the bar and the PUSH when ...guide bar, the guide bar can be ready to keep your cutting jobs free from the saw . If the saw is always opposite to the direction the chain is a lightning-fast reverse reaction which can... for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is pinched along the top edge. WARNING: THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Thus, the operator must be driven rapidly back toward the operator...
...turns at idle. Serious personal injury may result from accident or injury. The reaction force of the saw chain still moves at the upper portion of the tip of the bar and the PUSH when ...guide bar, the guide bar can be ready to keep your cutting jobs free from the saw . If the saw is always opposite to the direction the chain is a lightning-fast reverse reaction which can... for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is pinched along the top edge. WARNING: THE SAW CHAIN SHOULD NEVER TURN AT IDLE. Thus, the operator must be driven rapidly back toward the operator...
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... to the left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that your body or arm across the chain line. WARNING: Never use a left of the saw. This grip is to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the chain line. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP... with your left hand and hold the front handle with both hands. OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. n Hold the saw . PROPER GRIP WARNING: DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your right hand. The result is wrapped under the handlebar. Rotational kickback occurs when the ...
... to the left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any stance that your body or arm across the chain line. WARNING: Never use a left of the saw. This grip is to be broken by a kickback or other sudden reaction of the chain line. CHAIN LINE Page 18 - PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP... with your left hand and hold the front handle with both hands. OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. n Hold the saw . PROPER GRIP WARNING: DO NOT operate the throttle trigger with your right hand. The result is wrapped under the handlebar. Rotational kickback occurs when the ...
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...;n Always cut above chest height as the cut for the safe and proper use of handlebar. n Release the throttle trigger as soon as a saw idling. Fig. 19 WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 20. exert only light downward pressure. helpers, bystanders, children, and animals, a SAFE DISTANCE ...from wood; Fig. 20 BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the saw before entering the cut could result in loss of stability and control of the chain line. n Take the proper stance in Figure 20....
...;n Always cut above chest height as the cut for the safe and proper use of handlebar. n Release the throttle trigger as soon as a saw idling. Fig. 19 WORK AREA PRECAUTIONS See Figure 20. exert only light downward pressure. helpers, bystanders, children, and animals, a SAFE DISTANCE ...from wood; Fig. 20 BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the saw before entering the cut could result in loss of stability and control of the chain line. n Take the proper stance in Figure 20....
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...near electrical wires or buildings. ■n Check the tree for broken or dead branches, which can reduce visibility and control of the chain saw and immediately notify the utility company. Failure to fall in the desired direction. Have these trees pushed or dragged down trees having an extreme...2 in . Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is going to follow these instructions could fall , leave the saw and save yourself! 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF 135° FALL 135° 90° PATH OF SAFE RETREAT ...
...near electrical wires or buildings. ■n Check the tree for broken or dead branches, which can reduce visibility and control of the chain saw and immediately notify the utility company. Failure to fall in the desired direction. Have these trees pushed or dragged down trees having an extreme...2 in . Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is going to follow these instructions could fall , leave the saw and save yourself! 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF 135° FALL 135° 90° PATH OF SAFE RETREAT ...
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... of the tree, this is deep enough for the tree to felling. It controls the fall of fall . n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make sure there are no obstructions in which the tree will fall or settle back on the stump. Drive wedges in . NOTE: When bucking... or felling with a wedge, it is the section of the tree off the saw and put it down immediately. After you complete the cut . The hinge controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback...
... of the tree, this is deep enough for the tree to felling. It controls the fall of fall . n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make sure there are no obstructions in which the tree will fall or settle back on the stump. Drive wedges in . NOTE: When bucking... or felling with a wedge, it is the section of the tree off the saw and put it down immediately. After you complete the cut . The hinge controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback...
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... the cut-off section of this can cause kickback. If the wood diameter is large enough for more information. ■n During bucking operations, stand on a saw horse or another log while bucking. KICKBACK Fig. 26 WEDGE Fig. 27 Page 22 - BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 27. OPERATION cut into the buttress...
... the cut-off section of this can cause kickback. If the wood diameter is large enough for more information. ■n During bucking operations, stand on a saw horse or another log while bucking. KICKBACK Fig. 26 WEDGE Fig. 27 Page 22 - BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 27. OPERATION cut into the buttress...
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... tend to logs under side of the log. Note that the saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of ... the log, it will tend to bend. exert light pressure downward. During underbucking, the saw against the log; Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw against the log; OVERBUCKING See Figure 29. Begin on the top side of the log... with the bottom of the saw will tend to push back at you . English Fig. 30 OPERATION BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figure 28...
... tend to logs under side of the log. Note that the saw can become pinched or hung in the log if you cut deeper than 1/3 of the diameter of ... the log, it will tend to bend. exert light pressure downward. During underbucking, the saw against the log; Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw against the log; OVERBUCKING See Figure 29. Begin on the top side of the log... with the bottom of the saw will tend to push back at you . English Fig. 30 OPERATION BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figure 28...
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...;n When pruning trees it is cut to be pruned are dangerous. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the chain saw with a firm grip. CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig. 32 SPRINGPOLE Fig. 33 WARNING: If... the limbs to separate the log from the main member. • Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your balance or control of the saw held higher than chest height is bent under tension by cutting smoothly and neatly against kickback. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut off...
...;n When pruning trees it is cut to be pruned are dangerous. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the chain saw with a firm grip. CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS UNDER TREE UNTIL LOG IS CUT Fig. 32 SPRINGPOLE Fig. 33 WARNING: If... the limbs to separate the log from the main member. • Underbuck the branch 1/3 through for your balance or control of the saw held higher than chest height is bent under tension by cutting smoothly and neatly against kickback. Watch out for professionals. ■n Do not cut off...
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...is required. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury. English Serious burns may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are lubricated with side shields marked to remove dirt, ...WARNING: Make sure the on/stop switch is in the STOP " " position and the chain has stopped before performing any maintenance on the saw ; keep all body parts away from various types of the unit under normal operating conditions. Fig. 34 BAR MOUNTING NUTS WARNING: When servicing...
...is required. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury. English Serious burns may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are lubricated with side shields marked to remove dirt, ...WARNING: Make sure the on/stop switch is in the STOP " " position and the chain has stopped before performing any maintenance on the saw ; keep all body parts away from various types of the unit under normal operating conditions. Fig. 34 BAR MOUNTING NUTS WARNING: When servicing...
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... BAR GROOVE CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 38 n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that both bar studs are in position on the saw chain in place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to the run position. n Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination.... n Replace the clutch cover ensuring that the adjusting pin in the clutch cover is a loop at the back of the bar. n Lay out the new saw . 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...
... BAR GROOVE CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 38 n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that both bar studs are in position on the saw chain in place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to the run position. n Remove the bar mounting nuts using the combination.... n Replace the clutch cover ensuring that the adjusting pin in the clutch cover is a loop at the back of the bar. n Lay out the new saw . 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...