Homelite UT10947D manual

OPERA T OR'S MANU AL 16 in. (406 mm) 33cc Chain Saw UT10530, UT10530A, UT10947D , UT10947E Y our new chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING: T o reduce the[...]

Page 2  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2  General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... .........................[...]

Page 3 W ARNING: The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this section of the operator's manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combi[...]

Page 4 W ARNING: The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this section of the operator's manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS  DO NOT CUT VINES and/or small underbrush (less than 3 in./76 mm in diameter).  MUFFLER SURFACES ARE VERY HOT during and [...]

Page 5 PULL PUSH Fig. 1 PUSH AND PULL The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge. MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or is [...]

Page 6 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Your manual contains special mes[...]

Page 7 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures[...]

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Page 13 Fig. 18 THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER RELEASE OPERA TION 7 . While squeezing both the trigger release and throttle trigger, push in the throttle lock button. Release the throttle trigger. This latches the trigger for starting. 8 . When the temperature is above 50° F, pull the STARTER GRIP until the engine attempts to start,[...]

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Page 15 BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practice cutting a few small logs using the following technique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you begin a major sawing operation. 1. T ake the proper st ance in front of the wood with the saw idling. 2. Accelerate the engine to full throttle just before entering the cut by squeezing the th[...]

Page 16 W ARNING: Weather conditions and altitude may affect carbure- tion. Do not allow bystanders close to the chain saw while adjusting the carburetor. ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 26.  If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle, turn the idle speed screw “ T ” clockwise to increase idle speed.  If the chain turns[...]

Page 17 OPERA TION Fig. 27 45° 45° 90° 135° 135° 90° 135° FROM PLANNED LINE OF FALL PATH OF SAFE RETREAT PLANNED LINE OF FALL PLANNED LINE OF FALL PATH OF SAFE RETREAT PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figures 27 through 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the in- tended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around the[...]

Page 18 Note: Never cut through to the notch. Always leave a band of wood between the notch and back cut (approxi- mately 2 inches (5 cm) or 1/10 the diameter of the tree). This is called "hinge" or "hingewood". It controls the fall of the tree and prevents slipping or twisting or shoot- back of the tree off the stump. On large [...]

Page 19 REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS See Figure 31. A buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk of the tree above the ground. Remove large buttress roots prior to felling. Make the horizontal cut into the buttress first, followed by the vertical cut. Remove the resulting loose section from the work area. Follow the correct tree felling proc[...]

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Page 21 LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figure 36.  Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance.  Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.  Do not cut from a ladder, this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals.  Do not cut above chest height as a saw held[...]

Page 22 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 38 through 48. D ANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explode exposing the user to possible serious injury. W ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, read and under- stand [...]

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Page 24 11. Replace the outer guide bar plate ensuring that the bar pin groove is at the bottom with the upper and lower edges angled away from the guide bar. 12. Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts. 13. Tighten the bar mounting nuts finger tight only. The bar must be free to move for tension adjustment. 14. Remove all slack from the cha[...]

Page 25 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 49 through 51. W ARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor is running. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance on the chain. 1. Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. 2. Make sure the bar mounting nuts are loosened to finger tight[...]

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Page 28 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE See Figure 60.  CORRECT 30° - file holders are marked with guide marks to align file properly to produce correct top plate angle.  LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting.  MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. SIDE PLATE ANGLE See Figure 61.  CORRECT 80 o – Produced automatically if you use the[...]

Page 29 Fig. 65 LUBRICA TING HOLE MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR See Figure 65. CA UTION: Make sure the chain has stopped before you do any work on the saw. Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life. The bar should be cleaned every day of use and checked for wear and damage. Feathering or burring of [...]

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Page 33 Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number 14 in. PS06331 984296005 16 in. PS06338 PS06285 B AR AND CHAIN COMBINA TIONS TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CA USE SOLUTION Engine will not start. (Make sure Ignition Switch is in start position “I”.) Engine starts but will not accelerate properly. Engine starts but will not run pr[...]

Page 34 Note: The carburetor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) that prevent counterclockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your product exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the T roubleshooting Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and you have made no adjustments since the origina[...]

Page 35 W ARRANTY CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT Y OUR W ARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGA TIONS HOMELITE CONSUMER PR ODUCTS, INC. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EP A), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System W arranty on your ut[...]

For product information, technical help, dealer locations or parts ordering information visit our website at: www .homelite.com. HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-chainsaw (1-800-242-4672) www.homelite.com OPERA T OR'S MANU AL 16 in. (406 mm) 33cc C[...]