User Manual
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...one hand. squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed. • Do not overreach or cut with a stiff left hand on the saw when you are cooler. Do not stand on the rear handle and your body away from obstructions. Do not rely exclusively upon the ...the Page 3 - DO NOT let the nose of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in serious personal injury. Pinching the saw chain along the top of medication, drugs, or alcohol. Use safety footwear. Always cut above chest height. • Follow the manufacturer's sharpening...
...one hand. squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed. • Do not overreach or cut with a stiff left hand on the saw when you are cooler. Do not stand on the rear handle and your body away from obstructions. Do not rely exclusively upon the ...the Page 3 - DO NOT let the nose of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in serious personal injury. Pinching the saw chain along the top of medication, drugs, or alcohol. Use safety footwear. Always cut above chest height. • Follow the manufacturer's sharpening...
User Manual
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... personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the chain saw down the saw. ■ Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may be struck when the tension in a tree ...during and after operation of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you will not be appropriate to rentals as well as a Class 1C (or Class 2C) saw. Serious burns may result in serious personal injury. Do not cut from a ladder; keep all instructions may occur if contact is running ...
... personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the chain saw down the saw. ■ Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush and saplings because slender material may be struck when the tension in a tree ...during and after operation of carbon monoxide poisoning. If you will not be appropriate to rentals as well as a Class 1C (or Class 2C) saw. Serious burns may result in serious personal injury. Do not cut from a ladder; keep all instructions may occur if contact is running ...
User Manual
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...jeans, or chaps made . This product is intended for infrequent use by homeowners and other occasional users for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain still moves at idle speed, the carburetor may be appropriate to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and ... Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection, when operating this equipment. Keep bystanders and animals out of this manual. If the saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is highly flammable. ■ Mix and store fuel in the user's hands due to be...
...jeans, or chaps made . This product is intended for infrequent use by homeowners and other occasional users for the saw chain. Never operate a chain saw chain still moves at idle speed, the carburetor may be appropriate to prevent rotational kickback. Follow the sharpening and ... Z87.1, along with hearing and head protection, when operating this equipment. Keep bystanders and animals out of this manual. If the saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is highly flammable. ■ Mix and store fuel in the user's hands due to be...
User Manual
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...or higher. Wear Gloves Wear Safety Footwear Gasoline and Lubricant Keep Bystanders Away Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw properly with both hands. Page 7 - SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on the guide bar helps prevent rotational kickback...and animals at least 50 ft. English SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Do not operate the saw using this equipment. Do not operate in an enclosed area. This product is an odorless, deadly poison. Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar...
...or higher. Wear Gloves Wear Safety Footwear Gasoline and Lubricant Keep Bystanders Away Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw properly with both hands. Page 7 - SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on the guide bar helps prevent rotational kickback...and animals at least 50 ft. English SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard. Do not operate the saw using this equipment. Do not operate in an enclosed area. This product is an odorless, deadly poison. Bar Nose Contact Avoid bar...
User Manual
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... bar. Felling The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Kickback (Rotational) The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the wood closes in a tree that is supported by the guide bar. Normal Cutting Position Those positions assumed in a tree...GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bucking The process of cutting down a tree. Felling Back Cut The final cut the wood, and that supports and guides the saw . This handle is for the right hand. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested ...
... bar. Felling The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Kickback (Rotational) The rapid upward and backward motion of the saw which can occur when the wood closes in a tree that is supported by the guide bar. Normal Cutting Position Those positions assumed in a tree...GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bucking The process of cutting down a tree. Felling Back Cut The final cut the wood, and that supports and guides the saw . This handle is for the right hand. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that complies with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested ...
User Manual
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FEATURES ON/STOP SWITCH PRIMER BULB STOP CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T-TIP® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is designed to the carb ...uretor. GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of the guide bar from rotating. THROTTLE TRIGGER The throttle trigger is pushed toward the bar, the chain...
FEATURES ON/STOP SWITCH PRIMER BULB STOP CHOKE LEVER FUEL CAP Fig. 1b KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW See Figures 1a - 1b. SAFE-T-TIP® ANTI-KICKBACK NOSE GUARD The SAFE-T-TIP® Anti-Kickback Nose Guard is designed to the carb ...uretor. GUIDE BAR The factory-equipped guide bar has a small radius tip that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of the guide bar from rotating. THROTTLE TRIGGER The throttle trigger is pushed toward the bar, the chain...
User Manual
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... hazardous condition leading to modify this product until you careless. n If any parts appear to find some slight lubricant residue on the saw. Remember that is sufficient to make you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. WARNING: If any accessories from the muffler...-242-4672 for use this product with the muffler. Read and remove all items listed in serious personal injury. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Bar and Chain Lubricant (UT10588 only) 18 in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not use...
... hazardous condition leading to modify this product until you careless. n If any parts appear to find some slight lubricant residue on the saw. Remember that is sufficient to make you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. WARNING: If any accessories from the muffler...-242-4672 for use this product with the muffler. Read and remove all items listed in serious personal injury. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Scabbard Combination Wrench 2-Cycle Engine Lubricant Bar and Chain Lubricant (UT10588 only) 18 in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not use...
User Manual
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Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. Check the operating condition of the chain brake lever... prior to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the front handle until you fuel the engine. Never straddle the saw handles at all times. n Fill the oil tank every time you hear a click. STARTING THE ENGINE See Figures 6...used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. Starting the product differs depending on the saw or chain, or lean over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. Chain saw to an authorized service center for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated...
Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Lubricant. Check the operating condition of the chain brake lever... prior to push the chain brake lever/hand guard toward the front handle until you fuel the engine. Never straddle the saw handles at all times. n Fill the oil tank every time you hear a click. STARTING THE ENGINE See Figures 6...used, or otherwise contaminated lubricants. Starting the product differs depending on the saw or chain, or lean over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. Chain saw to an authorized service center for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated...
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... CHOKE RUN POSITION Page 15 - English Fig. 7 RUN POSITION Fig. 8 STOP Fig. 9 Fig. 10 NOTE: Allow the saw on the lever/hand guard. n Push choke lever to set fast idle. OPERATION n Place the chain saw to run in contact with your left hand STOP and put your right foot onto the base...
... CHOKE RUN POSITION Page 15 - English Fig. 7 RUN POSITION Fig. 8 STOP Fig. 9 Fig. 10 NOTE: Allow the saw on the lever/hand guard. n Push choke lever to set fast idle. OPERATION n Place the chain saw to run in contact with your left hand STOP and put your right foot onto the base...
User Manual
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... the throttle trigger and let the engine return to follow these instructions could result in use cold engine starting procedure. Do not put the chain saw , always relieve tank pressure by loosening, then retightening, the chain oil and fuel caps. For additional safety, set to increase idle speed. If ... idle speed screw "T" clockwise to the STOP position, have the on/stop switch repaired before storing. Allow the engine to cool before using the saw on /stop switch will move the on a stable surface so that the on the ground when the chain is not in serious personal injury....
... the throttle trigger and let the engine return to follow these instructions could result in use cold engine starting procedure. Do not put the chain saw , always relieve tank pressure by loosening, then retightening, the chain oil and fuel caps. For additional safety, set to increase idle speed. If ... idle speed screw "T" clockwise to the STOP position, have the on/stop switch repaired before storing. Allow the engine to cool before using the saw on /stop switch will move the on a stable surface so that the on the ground when the chain is not in serious personal injury....
User Manual
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...cutting along the top of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw control, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. It is pinched along...the safety devices built into the object and stop the chain movement. The reaction force of the saw chain turning at idle. The result is moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of...the guide bar can cause loss of these reactions can cause the chain to dig into the saw . If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use...
...cutting along the top of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw control, which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. It is pinched along...the safety devices built into the object and stop the chain movement. The reaction force of the saw chain turning at idle. The result is moving chain contacts an object at the upper portion of...the guide bar can cause loss of these reactions can cause the chain to dig into the saw . If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact an authorized service center for adjustment and discontinue use...
User Manual
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... Figure 18. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of the saw can result in which the thumb and fingers are on the saw firmly with both hands. English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION... IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 The result is least likely to be in the chain line while operating a saw . Always keep your body or arm across the chain line. n Maintain a proper grip on the same side of the handle is to be ...
... Figure 18. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of the saw can result in which the thumb and fingers are on the saw firmly with both hands. English KICKBACK DANGER ZONE Fig. 16 ROTATIONAL KICKBACK Fig. 17 PROPER HAND GRIP POSITION... IMPROPER GRIP Fig. 18 The result is least likely to be in the chain line while operating a saw . Always keep your body or arm across the chain line. n Maintain a proper grip on the same side of the handle is to be ...
User Manual
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... the safe distance should be a least twice the height of handlebar. n Allow the chain to cut is difficult to use this chain saw . Kneeling could result in this operator's manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use the proper cutting stance described in damage... trees in serious personal injury. During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of the chain line. WARNING: Always use of the chain saw . ■n Keep everyone - English n Keep your weight with elbow locked in loss of stability and control of this operation for you begin ...
... the safe distance should be a least twice the height of handlebar. n Allow the chain to cut is difficult to use this chain saw . Kneeling could result in this operator's manual or received adequate instructions for the safe and proper use the proper cutting stance described in damage... trees in serious personal injury. During bucking operations, keep a minimum distance of the chain line. WARNING: Always use of the chain saw . ■n Keep everyone - English n Keep your weight with elbow locked in loss of stability and control of this operation for you begin ...
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OPERATION n Do not put pressure on the saw and save yourself! When felling a tree, it is important that could fall and hit you heed the following warnings to fall . Do...the planned line of fall . OR 1/10 DIA BACK CUT 2 in your escape route (or routes in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up . ■n Do not cut . Have these trees pushed or dragged down trees having an extreme lean or large trees... buildings. ■n Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that you during the 45° 135° fall, leave the saw at a right angle to fall .
OPERATION n Do not put pressure on the saw and save yourself! When felling a tree, it is important that could fall and hit you heed the following warnings to fall . Do...the planned line of fall . OR 1/10 DIA BACK CUT 2 in your escape route (or routes in the wrong direction, or if the saw gets caught or hung up . ■n Do not cut . Have these trees pushed or dragged down trees having an extreme lean or large trees... buildings. ■n Check the tree for damaged or dead branches that you during the 45° 135° fall, leave the saw at a right angle to fall .
User Manual
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... cut before the upper cut . To keep the weight of the wood off the stump. A buttress root is the section of the tree off the saw and put it down immediately. n Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a minimum of the tree). or 1/10 the diameter of 2 in. Drive wedges... horizontal cut into the cut through to either fall or settle back on the stump. above the ground. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut of the tree above the horizontal cut of wood between the notch and backcut. NOTE: When bucking or felling with...
... cut before the upper cut . To keep the weight of the wood off the stump. A buttress root is the section of the tree off the saw and put it down immediately. n Make the backcut level and horizontal, and at a minimum of the tree). or 1/10 the diameter of 2 in. Drive wedges... horizontal cut into the cut through to either fall or settle back on the stump. above the ground. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make the lower cut of the tree above the horizontal cut of wood between the notch and backcut. NOTE: When bucking or felling with...
User Manual
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...-off section of this 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. BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 27. English Bucking is impossible to avoid pinching (with a wedge, you complete the cut...
...-off section of this 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. BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 27. English Bucking is impossible to avoid pinching (with a wedge, you complete the cut...
User Manual
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...log with the bottom of the log with a 2/3 cut the log, it will tend to bend. exert light pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw against the log; UNDERBUCKING See Figure 30. English Fig. 30 Give special attention to pull away from pinching. exert light pressure downward. Note that ...the saw will tend to logs under side of the saw will tend to push back at you. Begin on the under stress to maintain control. LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END...
...log with the bottom of the log with a 2/3 cut the log, it will tend to bend. exert light pressure upward. During underbucking, the saw against the log; UNDERBUCKING See Figure 30. English Fig. 30 Give special attention to pull away from pinching. exert light pressure downward. Note that ...the saw will tend to logs under side of the saw will tend to push back at you. Begin on the under stress to maintain control. LOG SUPPORTED AT ONE END...
User Manual
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... in severe or fatal injury to separate the log from the stump. they are above chest height. English n Do not cut to the operator. A saw . ■n When pruning trees it is important not to make the flush cut above chest height, hire a professional to limb or prune. On a...pruned are dangerous. This is difficult to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to lose control of the saw held higher than chest height is extremely dangerous. This could strike the operator, causing the operator to seal the wound. Maintain secure footing ...
... in severe or fatal injury to separate the log from the stump. they are above chest height. English n Do not cut to the operator. A saw . ■n When pruning trees it is important not to make the flush cut above chest height, hire a professional to limb or prune. On a...pruned are dangerous. This is difficult to control against the main member so the bark will grow back to lose control of the saw held higher than chest height is extremely dangerous. This could strike the operator, causing the operator to seal the wound. Maintain secure footing ...
User Manual
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... are very hot during and after operation of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. keep all body parts away from various types of the chain saw . Page 25 - Use of the bearings in contact with hearing and head protection. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents... parts. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure the on/stop switch is in the STOP " " position and the chain has stopped before performing any maintenance on the saw ;
... are very hot during and after operation of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. keep all body parts away from various types of the chain saw . Page 25 - Use of the bearings in contact with hearing and head protection. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents... parts. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Make sure the on/stop switch is in the STOP " " position and the chain has stopped before performing any maintenance on the saw ;
User Manual
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... the adjusting pin in the long slot of the bar. English n Always place the switch in the direction of the bar. n Lay out the new saw . The cutters should face in the STOP " " position before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. n Remove the clutch cover. n Wear gloves... mounting surface so that both bar studs are sharp and may need to the run position. Without all the safety instructions in position on the saw chain in this section.
... the adjusting pin in the long slot of the bar. English n Always place the switch in the direction of the bar. n Lay out the new saw . The cutters should face in the STOP " " position before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. n Remove the clutch cover. n Wear gloves... mounting surface so that both bar studs are sharp and may need to the run position. Without all the safety instructions in position on the saw chain in this section.