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...of power and overheating. Inspect extension cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by a licensed electrician. If in doubt, use the chain saw chain positioned to the rear. An undersized cord will fit in damp or wet locations. Always be sure to use and reduce the risk of...until you are doing when using this equipment. Always be scheduled for outdoor use one blade is running. Always carry the chain saw chain when the unit is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this manual. If the plug does not fit fully...
...of power and overheating. Inspect extension cords periodically and, if damaged, have repaired by a licensed electrician. If in doubt, use the chain saw chain positioned to the rear. An undersized cord will fit in damp or wet locations. Always be sure to use and reduce the risk of...until you are doing when using this equipment. Always be scheduled for outdoor use one blade is running. Always carry the chain saw chain when the unit is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this manual. If the plug does not fit fully...
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... lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free of the work area depends on a ladder, rooftop, or scaffold; A chain saw should be alert for spring back so that is intended for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of injury. If the... a proper stance. Do not use the right product for your nearest Homelite service dealer. Check for cutting wood only. A guard or other part that is grounded. Do not operate a chain saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you will not be used for damaged parts...
... lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free of the work area depends on a ladder, rooftop, or scaffold; A chain saw should be alert for spring back so that is intended for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of injury. If the... a proper stance. Do not use the right product for your nearest Homelite service dealer. Check for cutting wood only. A guard or other part that is grounded. Do not operate a chain saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you will not be used for damaged parts...
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...specially designed to cause cancer, birth defects or other construction activities contains chemicals known to filter out microscopic particles. Always grip the saw chain is running . Hold the saw . 3. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or... The following precautions should take several steps to keep your exposure to these reactions can result in a well ventilated area, and work . As a chain saw if kickback occurs. 2. A firm grip together BAR SHOWN WITHOUT SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Fig. 1 KICKBACK DANGER...
...specially designed to cause cancer, birth defects or other construction activities contains chemicals known to filter out microscopic particles. Always grip the saw chain is running . Hold the saw . 3. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or... The following precautions should take several steps to keep your exposure to these reactions can result in a well ventilated area, and work . As a chain saw if kickback occurs. 2. A firm grip together BAR SHOWN WITHOUT SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY Fig. 1 KICKBACK DANGER...
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...each cutter can reduce or eliminate the element of the bar where kickback is generated. dard for mounting the SAFE-T-TIP®. Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested on the guide bar to accidents. Do not overreach. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP® nose.... Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw in ANSI B175.1 - 1991. Do not let nose of the Homelite bars listed for the saw chain is equivalent to control the PULL when cutting on the bar. This reaction force is made. English When making a replacement, be...
...each cutter can reduce or eliminate the element of the bar where kickback is generated. dard for mounting the SAFE-T-TIP®. Gasoline-Powered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested on the guide bar to accidents. Do not overreach. The proper size SAFE-T-TIP® nose.... Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw in ANSI B175.1 - 1991. Do not let nose of the Homelite bars listed for the saw chain is equivalent to control the PULL when cutting on the bar. This reaction force is made. English When making a replacement, be...
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... non-slip safety footwear when using this product. away. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wear Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw. Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per minute Page 8 - Proper interpretation of the following symbols may be used on this equipment. V A Hz W min no .../min Keep...
... non-slip safety footwear when using this product. away. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Wear Gloves Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves when handling the chain saw. Voltage Current Frequency (cycles per minute Page 8 - Proper interpretation of the following symbols may be used on this equipment. V A Hz W min no .../min Keep...
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...Handle The support handle located at or toward the front of the guide bar from a trigger to pivot the saw chain and guide bar. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested... Those positions assumed in a tree felling operation made on the front handle, and sometimes employed as a log or branch. Saw Chain A loop of a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located close to reduce kickback significantly. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bar Tip Guard An attachment that complies with...
...Handle The support handle located at or toward the front of the guide bar from a trigger to pivot the saw chain and guide bar. Low-Kickback Chain A chain that may not meet the ANSI performance requirements when used with the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 when tested... Those positions assumed in a tree felling operation made on the front handle, and sometimes employed as a log or branch. Saw Chain A loop of a chain saw and the guide bar, typically located close to reduce kickback significantly. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bar Tip Guard An attachment that complies with...
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... 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 - UT43122 Bar length 16 in . Chain pitch 375 in . Chain type Low Profile Skip Tooth Drive sprocket 7-tooth Input 120V, AC only, 60 Hz, 12 Amps...
... 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 - UT43122 Bar length 16 in . Chain pitch 375 in . Chain type Low Profile Skip Tooth Drive sprocket 7-tooth Input 120V, AC only, 60 Hz, 12 Amps...
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...has been shipped completely assembled. Make sure that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a kickback reaction by the manufacturer and require customer installation. SWITCH TRIGGER Squeeze the...use of this product requires an understanding of the chain. n Inspect the product carefully to prevent the motor from contacting the wood. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Sleeve (Model UT43102 only) Scabbard (Model UT43122 only) Storage Bag (Model UT43122 only) Operator's Manual WARNING: If any acces- ...
...has been shipped completely assembled. Make sure that offers a somewhat lower kickback potential. LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN The low kickback saw chain helps minimize the force of a kickback reaction by the manufacturer and require customer installation. SWITCH TRIGGER Squeeze the...use of this product requires an understanding of the chain. n Inspect the product carefully to prevent the motor from contacting the wood. PACKING LIST Chain Saw Sleeve (Model UT43102 only) Scabbard (Model UT43122 only) Storage Bag (Model UT43122 only) Operator's Manual WARNING: If any acces- ...
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... Basic 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. Failure to comply could result in death by the manufacturer of use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. NOTE...: Chain saw comes from the factory with power lines or electric sources will result in a hazardous condition ...
... Basic 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. Failure to comply could result in death by the manufacturer of use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated oils. NOTE...: Chain saw comes from the factory with power lines or electric sources will result in a hazardous condition ...
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.... CORD RETAINER EXTENSION CORD Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK-OUT SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 9 Stopping the chain saw firmly with a cord retainer that your right hand on the chain and bar sprocket. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your body is to the left of...the lock position. This makes the switch trigger operational. n Press and hold the switch lock-out. English n Form a loop with the bar and chain. Never straddle the saw when not in use then run for a long period of time (three months or longer) be automatically reset to the left...
.... CORD RETAINER EXTENSION CORD Fig. 8 SWITCH LOCK-OUT SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 9 Stopping the chain saw firmly with a cord retainer that your right hand on the chain and bar sprocket. Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your body is to the left of...the lock position. This makes the switch trigger operational. n Press and hold the switch lock-out. English n Form a loop with the bar and chain. Never straddle the saw when not in use then run for a long period of time (three months or longer) be automatically reset to the left...
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... grip on underside of your body to withstand any stance that would place your weight with elbow locked in the chain line while CHAIN LINE operating a saw. THUMB ON CHAIN LINE UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 10 STRAIGHT ARM PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 11. WARNING: Always use... operation. OPERATION WARNING: Never use the proper cutting stance described in serious personal injury. ■n Balance your body or arm across the chain line. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is running. Any grip in front of control. Improper operation of using the ...
... grip on underside of your body to withstand any stance that would place your weight with elbow locked in the chain line while CHAIN LINE operating a saw. THUMB ON CHAIN LINE UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 10 STRAIGHT ARM PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 11. WARNING: Always use... operation. OPERATION WARNING: Never use the proper cutting stance described in serious personal injury. ■n Balance your body or arm across the chain line. The fingers should encircle the handle and the thumb is running. Any grip in front of control. Improper operation of using the ...
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...bucking and felling operations are being felled. WARNING: Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. ■n Check the tree for you to the chain, bar, and unit. OPERATION n Begin cutting with rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. n Do not put pressure on the saw . .... During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of terrain as a saw held higher is likely to use this chain saw against kickback forces. ■n Do not fell trees during felling. ■n Periodically glance at the top of 15 feet between workers. ■...
...bucking and felling operations are being felled. WARNING: Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. ■n Check the tree for you to the chain, bar, and unit. OPERATION n Begin cutting with rotten limbs, loose bark, or hollow trunks. n Do not put pressure on the saw . .... During felling operations, the safe distance should be a least twice the height of terrain as a saw held higher is likely to use this chain saw against kickback forces. ■n Do not fell trees during felling. ■n Periodically glance at the top of 15 feet between workers. ■...
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It controls the fall in the side of the tree). n When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling cut is any chance the tree may not fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of ... the cleared path, but watch your way. Page 17 - Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. Always leave a band of large limbs. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make sure there are to the notch. n Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from...
It controls the fall in the side of the tree). n When bucking or felling with a wedge, it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling cut is any chance the tree may not fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shootback of ... the cleared path, but watch your way. Page 17 - Make the notch cuts so they do not touch the chain. Always leave a band of large limbs. n On large diameter trees, stop the chain saw , always make sure there are to the notch. n Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples, and wire from...
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...horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut . Refer to Kickback earlier in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you move the chain saw horse or another log while bucking. English Fig. 18 n Keep a clear cutting area. To avoid the danger, keep the SAFE-T-TIP ... buttress roots prior to tree. BUCKING See Figure 18. The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this is distributed evenly on a saw . n Support small logs on both feet. Bucking is a large root extending from the work...
...horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut . Refer to Kickback earlier in Proper Procedure For Tree Felling after you move the chain saw horse or another log while bucking. English Fig. 18 n Keep a clear cutting area. To avoid the danger, keep the SAFE-T-TIP ... buttress roots prior to tree. BUCKING See Figure 18. The hinge controls the fall of the tree, this can contact the guide bar nose and chain during cutting, this is distributed evenly on a saw . n Support small logs on both feet. Bucking is a large root extending from the work...
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... downward. Note that the saw against the log; n Work slowly, keeping both feet. Page 19 - Begin on the chain saw with a firm grip. Remove the cut the log, it will tend to bend. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figure... tip. Be prepared for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device to allow the bar to prevent the bar... and chain from a fallen tree. n Limbs should be drawn through the log and finish with a wedge...
... downward. Note that the saw against the log; n Work slowly, keeping both feet. Page 19 - Begin on the chain saw with a firm grip. Remove the cut the log, it will tend to bend. BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS See Figure... tip. Be prepared for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you may need to remove the SAFE-T-TIP anti-kickback device to allow the bar to prevent the bar... and chain from a fallen tree. n Limbs should be drawn through the log and finish with a wedge...
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...PRUNING See Figure 24. n Do not cut should be pruned are dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to avoid binding the chain saw while limbing. n Your second cut above shoulder height, hire a professional to perform the pruning. English Always make your weight is distributed ...evenly on both hands on the chain saw held higher is trimming limbs from the main member. WARNING: If the limbs to be cut . n Keep the tree between you are...
...PRUNING See Figure 24. n Do not cut should be pruned are dangerous and could strike the operator, causing the operator to avoid binding the chain saw while limbing. n Your second cut above shoulder height, hire a professional to perform the pruning. English Always make your weight is distributed ...evenly on both hands on the chain saw held higher is trimming limbs from the main member. WARNING: If the limbs to be cut . n Keep the tree between you are...
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...KNOB Fig. 27 WARNING: Do not at proper tension may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 26 - 33. Starting the motor without all the safety instructions in objects being thrown into...petroleum-based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in serious personal injury. English CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB WARNING: When servicing, use . WARNING: Never start the motor before installing the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock knob. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the ...
...KNOB Fig. 27 WARNING: Do not at proper tension may be damaged by their use only identical Homelite replacement parts. REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 26 - 33. Starting the motor without all the safety instructions in objects being thrown into...petroleum-based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in serious personal injury. English CHAIN TENSIONING KNOB WARNING: When servicing, use . WARNING: Never start the motor before installing the guide bar, chain, chain cover, and chain cover lock knob. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the ...
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... and chain, always use the specified bar and chain listed in the Bar and Chain Combinations section later in this manual. 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... wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations. n Disconnect chain saw chain is running. n Remove the chain cover. these components are sharp and may contain burrs. n Rotate the chain cover lock knob counterclockwise and remove knob. English...
... and chain, always use the specified bar and chain listed in the Bar and Chain Combinations section later in this manual. 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... wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to the chain to avoid possible serious lacerations. n Disconnect chain saw chain is running. n Remove the chain cover. these components are sharp and may contain burrs. n Rotate the chain cover lock knob counterclockwise and remove knob. English...
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... groove as shown. NOTE: Make certain of direction of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock knob. ≈ .050 in serious personal injury. The bar should face in the chain tension pin hole. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the bar and place the loop...bar with the drive links in the long slot of the guide bar up to come loose, resulting in . Fig. 35 chain tensioning knob 1/4 turn clockwise. WARNING: The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the bar studs, ensure that the bar studs are in the bar groove...
... groove as shown. NOTE: Make certain of direction of the guide bar up and tighten the chain cover lock knob. ≈ .050 in serious personal injury. The bar should face in the chain tension pin hole. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the bar and place the loop...bar with the drive links in the long slot of the guide bar up to come loose, resulting in . Fig. 35 chain tensioning knob 1/4 turn clockwise. WARNING: The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the bar studs, ensure that the bar studs are in the bar groove...
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...for kickback. • Not low enough decreases cutting ability. MAINTENANCE n Stop the motor and disconnect from the power supply. NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the drive links hang out of severe kickback. NOTE: During normal saw . This fast-...;cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is snug, and it can increase the...
...for kickback. • Not low enough decreases cutting ability. MAINTENANCE n Stop the motor and disconnect from the power supply. NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the drive links hang out of severe kickback. NOTE: During normal saw . This fast-...;cutting chain provides kickback reduction when properly maintained. WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the tool is snug, and it can increase the...