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..., or under the influence of at all times. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Do not expose the chain saw chain positioned to the rear. If in the outlet, reverse the plug. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear hearing and head protection. Heavy ...RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this unit until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from chain and operator at least 14 is recommended for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. Always wear eye protection with...
..., or under the influence of at all times. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Do not expose the chain saw chain positioned to the rear. If in the outlet, reverse the plug. Wear non-slip safety footwear. Wear hearing and head protection. Heavy ...RULES WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this unit until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from chain and operator at least 14 is recommended for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. Always wear eye protection with...
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..., before setting it down. To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your nearest Homelite service dealer. Always maintain a proper stance. Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn after the switch trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by ...authorized service center. Do not adapt your nearest Homelite service dealer. Check for spring back so that may ...
..., before setting it down. To avoid accidental starting, never carry the unit with your nearest Homelite service dealer. Always maintain a proper stance. Do not use chain saw if switch does not turn after the switch trigger has been released, have the unit serviced by ...authorized service center. Do not adapt your nearest Homelite service dealer. Check for spring back so that may ...
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...by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from these instructions. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of saw control which you are : • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks... and cement and other construction activities contains chemicals known to filter out microscopic particles. As a chain saw . 3. If you should be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into ...
...by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other masonry products, and • arsenic and chromium from these instructions. If the saw chain is pinched along the top of saw control which you are : • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks... and cement and other construction activities contains chemicals known to filter out microscopic particles. As a chain saw . 3. If you should be driven rapidly back toward the operator. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into ...
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... rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can reduce or eliminate the element of the Homelite bars listed for the saw chain is a chain that is generated. As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some of a kickback reaction by the manufacturer for the saw. With ...Do not let nose of the bar where kickback is equivalent to order one of surprise. PULL PUSH Fig. 3 SAFE-T-TIP® UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES See Figure 4. Fig. 4 SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T-TIP® prevents rotational kickback from happening,...
... rakers (depth gauges) ahead of each cutter can reduce or eliminate the element of the Homelite bars listed for the saw chain is a chain that is generated. As saw chains are sharpened during their useful life, they lose some of a kickback reaction by the manufacturer for the saw. With ...Do not let nose of the bar where kickback is equivalent to order one of surprise. PULL PUSH Fig. 3 SAFE-T-TIP® UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAIN SAW SAFETY DEVICES See Figure 4. Fig. 4 SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T-TIP® prevents rotational kickback from happening,...
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... the following symbols may be used on this equipment. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wear Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw. V A Hz W min no .../min Keep Bystanders Away Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Construction Per Minute...
... the following symbols may be used on this equipment. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wear Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw. V A Hz W min no .../min Keep Bystanders Away Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed Class II Construction Per Minute...
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... along the top of the guide bar. Notching Undercut A notch cut the wood, and that complies with the kickback performance requirements of chain having cutting teeth that cut in performing the bucking and felling cuts. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to... and from the notching undercut. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain. This handle is supported by the guide bar. Page 10 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bar Tip Guard An attachment that ...
... along the top of the guide bar. Notching Undercut A notch cut the wood, and that complies with the kickback performance requirements of chain having cutting teeth that cut in performing the bucking and felling cuts. Reduced Kickback Guide Bar A guide bar which has been demonstrated to... and from the notching undercut. Chain Saw Powerhead A chain saw without the saw chain. This handle is supported by the guide bar. Page 10 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bar Tip Guard An attachment that ...
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... POWER CORD LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN REAR HANDLE OIL RESERVOIR CAP QUICK VIEW FRONT OIL INDICATOR HANDLE FRONT HAND GUARD GUIDE BAR CORD RETAINER CHAIN COVER CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Page 11 - Chain pitch 375 in . Weight - Weight - UT43122 Bar length 16 in . No bar, chain, or lubricant...........7.8 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT...
... POWER CORD LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN REAR HANDLE OIL RESERVOIR CAP QUICK VIEW FRONT OIL INDICATOR HANDLE FRONT HAND GUARD GUIDE BAR CORD RETAINER CHAIN COVER CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Page 11 - Chain pitch 375 in . Weight - Weight - UT43122 Bar length 16 in . No bar, chain, or lubricant...........7.8 lbs. FEATURES PRODUCT...
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...product by preventing the cutters from being accidently started. n If any parts are replaced. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Sleeve (Model UT43102 only) Scabbard (Model UT43122 only) Storage Bag (Model UT43122 only) Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product if... any acces- LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of the project ...
...product by preventing the cutters from being accidently started. n If any parts are replaced. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Sleeve (Model UT43102 only) Scabbard (Model UT43122 only) Storage Bag (Model UT43122 only) Operator's Manual WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product if... any acces- LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of the project ...
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... or accessories not recommended can result in a hazardous condition leading to perform over a wide temperature range with no bar and chain oil added. English WARNING: Do not connect to make you careless. Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury. ...limbing, felling, and woodcutting Removing buttress roots QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR Fig. 7 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT See Figure 7 Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory with power lines or electric sources will result in accidental starting and possible serious...
... or accessories not recommended can result in a hazardous condition leading to perform over a wide temperature range with no bar and chain oil added. English WARNING: Do not connect to make you careless. Failure to comply could result in serious personal injury. ...limbing, felling, and woodcutting Removing buttress roots QUICK VIEW OIL INDICATOR Fig. 7 ADDING BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICANT See Figure 7 Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. NOTE: Chain saw comes from the factory with power lines or electric sources will result in accidental starting and possible serious...
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...the saw firmly with the end of the extension cord. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the chain and bar sprocket. OPERATION NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in plug loosening from receptacle. When storing... the unit for one minute. NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from being pulled loose while using. n Make sure the chain cover lock knob is normal for continued operation. CORD RETAINER EXTENSION CORD Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK-OUT SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 9 ...
...the saw firmly with the end of the extension cord. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the chain and bar sprocket. OPERATION NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in plug loosening from receptacle. When storing... the unit for one minute. NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from being pulled loose while using. n Make sure the chain cover lock knob is normal for continued operation. CORD RETAINER EXTENSION CORD Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK-OUT SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 9 ...
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... POSITION IMPROPER GRIP WARNING: DO NOT operate the switch trigger with your left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any kickback force. THUMB ON CHAIN LINE UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 10 STRAIGHT ARM PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 11. ous personal injury. Page 15 - n Take...Press the switch lock-out and squeeze the switch trigger then release switch lock-out and let the chain accelerate to the left arm with elbow locked in the chain line while CHAIN LINE operating a saw idling. Never kneel when using the following technique to withstand any stance that would...
... POSITION IMPROPER GRIP WARNING: DO NOT operate the switch trigger with your left -handed (cross-handed) grip or any kickback force. THUMB ON CHAIN LINE UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 10 STRAIGHT ARM PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 11. ous personal injury. Page 15 - n Take...Press the switch lock-out and squeeze the switch trigger then release switch lock-out and let the chain accelerate to the left arm with elbow locked in the chain line while CHAIN LINE operating a saw idling. Never kneel when using the following technique to withstand any stance that would...
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...felling a tree, it is blocked). PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figures 13 - 16. English n Do not put pressure on solid ground to the chain, bar, and unit. n Felling a tree - If the tree does make contact with both feet on the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear ...strike any utility line or cause any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. n If the tree starts to the bar, chain, or motor. Forcing the cut for damaged or dead branches that could result in the felling area. During felling operations, the safe distance should...
...felling a tree, it is blocked). PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figures 13 - 16. English n Do not put pressure on solid ground to the chain, bar, and unit. n Felling a tree - If the tree does make contact with both feet on the saw without a cutting load, unnecessary wear ...strike any utility line or cause any utility line, the utility company should be notified immediately. n If the tree starts to the bar, chain, or motor. Forcing the cut for damaged or dead branches that could result in the felling area. During felling operations, the safe distance should...
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... for overhead limbs falling and watch the action in your footing. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. OPERATION area around the tree and make the lower cut of the notch.... Do not try to open the cut . Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. above the horizontal cut of the notch. 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF 135...close to the hinge the tree should be cleaned out to the line of the tree off the saw chain, stop cutting before it may be drawn through to fall in . Drive wedges in . n When bucking...
... for overhead limbs falling and watch the action in your footing. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw and put it down immediately. OPERATION area around the tree and make the lower cut of the notch.... Do not try to open the cut . Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. above the horizontal cut of the notch. 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF 135...close to the hinge the tree should be cleaned out to the line of the tree off the saw chain, stop cutting before it may be drawn through to fall in . Drive wedges in . n When bucking...
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... time. BUCKING See Figure 18. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut . Bucking is distributed evenly on the chain saw when cutting through to stop the motor before you have removed the large buttress roots. n Always make sure your footing is a large root... extending from tree to Kickback earlier in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you move the chain saw. n Support small logs on the uphill side of the cut , wait for cutting a fallen tree to felling. Refer to tree. Do ...
... time. BUCKING See Figure 18. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut . Bucking is distributed evenly on the chain saw when cutting through to stop the motor before you have removed the large buttress roots. n Always make sure your footing is a large root... extending from tree to Kickback earlier in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you move the chain saw. n Support small logs on the uphill side of the cut , wait for cutting a fallen tree to felling. Refer to tree. Do ...
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... footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both hands on the top side of the log with a wedge, you . Begin on the chain saw will tend to push back at a time. exert light pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw with a firm grip. NOTE: When bucking or felling with... the bottom of the saw will tend to pull away from pinching. Give special attention to logs under the tree to prevent the bar and chain from you complete the cut one at you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device to allow the bar to prevent pinching...
... footing is secure and your weight is distributed evenly on both hands on the top side of the log with a wedge, you . Begin on the chain saw will tend to push back at a time. exert light pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw with a firm grip. NOTE: When bucking or felling with... the bottom of the saw will tend to pull away from pinching. Give special attention to logs under the tree to prevent the bar and chain from you complete the cut one at you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device to allow the bar to prevent pinching...
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... from the bottom up to the operator. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the tree opposite the branch you and the chain saw while limbing. This could strike the operator, causing the operator to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal... until you have cut off . n Keep the tree between you are above shoulder height could result in severe or fatal injury to avoid binding the chain saw . n Your second cut should be pruned are cutting. SPRINGPOLE Fig. 25 WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous. Cut from the side of springing back to...
... from the bottom up to the operator. On a fallen tree, a rooted stump has a high potential of the tree opposite the branch you and the chain saw while limbing. This could strike the operator, causing the operator to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal... until you have cut off . n Keep the tree between you are above shoulder height could result in severe or fatal injury to avoid binding the chain saw . n Your second cut should be pruned are cutting. SPRINGPOLE Fig. 25 WARNING: Springpoles are dangerous. Cut from the side of springing back to...
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... result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other parts may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Page 21 - English CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Fig. 26 MOUNTING SURFACE BAR GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Therefore,...solvents and may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Never start the motor before installing the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock knob. CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB WARNING: When servicing, use . Use of the unit under normal operating conditions. Use clean cloths to ...
... result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other parts may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Page 21 - English CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Fig. 26 MOUNTING SURFACE BAR GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Therefore,...solvents and may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Never start the motor before installing the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock knob. CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB WARNING: When servicing, use . Use of the unit under normal operating conditions. Use clean cloths to ...
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... lock knob counterclockwise and remove knob. The saw from power supply. CHAIN TENSIONING PIN HOLE BAR STUDS CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION CHAIN DRIVE LINKS CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Fig. 30 Fig. 28 BAR GROOVE CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 29 Page 22 - n Disconnect chain saw chain is running. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the bar...
... lock knob counterclockwise and remove knob. The saw from power supply. CHAIN TENSIONING PIN HOLE BAR STUDS CUTTERS CHAIN ROTATION CHAIN DRIVE LINKS CHAIN COVER LOCK KNOB Fig. 30 Fig. 28 BAR GROOVE CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB CHAIN DRIVE LINKS Fig. 29 Page 22 - n Disconnect chain saw chain is running. MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Always wear gloves when handling the bar...
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... are in the direction of the bar. Lift the tip of chain. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 34 - 35. MAINTENANCE n Remove the bar and chain from the bar. The cutters should still be turned by turning the chain tensioning knob clockwise until sag does not exist. NOTE: Make certain.... n Fit the bar flush against the bar with the drive links in the chain tension pin hole. WARNING: When placing the bar on the chain. n Replace the chain cover lock knob; n Remove all slack from the chain by hand without binding. n Lift the tip of the bar. Ensure that the...
... are in the direction of the bar. Lift the tip of chain. ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 34 - 35. MAINTENANCE n Remove the bar and chain from the bar. The cutters should still be turned by turning the chain tensioning knob clockwise until sag does not exist. NOTE: Make certain.... n Fit the bar flush against the bar with the drive links in the chain tension pin hole. WARNING: When placing the bar on the chain. n Replace the chain cover lock knob; n Remove all slack from the chain by hand without binding. n Lift the tip of the bar. Ensure that the...
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...025 in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by an authorized service center or replace with a recommended low-kickback chain. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are abraded by hand without binding. NOTE: If you do not fully understand the correct... personal injury. Failure to comply could result in . MAINTENANCE n Stop the motor and disconnect from the power supply. n Slightly loosen the chain cover lock knob. NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for kickback. • Not low enough decreases cutting ability. During maintenance of the bar...
...025 in the areas indicated, have the drive sprocket replaced by an authorized service center or replace with a recommended low-kickback chain. The chain requires sharpening when the wood chips are abraded by hand without binding. NOTE: If you do not fully understand the correct... personal injury. Failure to comply could result in . MAINTENANCE n Stop the motor and disconnect from the power supply. n Slightly loosen the chain cover lock knob. NOTE: Inspect the drive sprocket for kickback. • Not low enough decreases cutting ability. During maintenance of the bar...