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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
16 in. (406 mm) 33cc Chain Saw
UT10530, UT10530A, UT10947D, UT10947E
Your 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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
Thank you for buying a Homelite chain saw.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4 Specific Safety Rules......................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES DO NOT OPERATE A CHAIN SAW WITH ONE WARNING: HAND. Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this result from one-handed operation. A chain saw is section of the operator's manual are for your safety. intended for two-handed use. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious DO NOT OPERATE A CHAIN SAW WHEN YOU ARE personal injury. FATIGUED. Never operate a chain
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALL CHAIN SAW SERVICE, other than the items FOLLOW THE SHARPENING and maintenance listed in the instruction manual and all maintenance, instructions for the saw chain. should be performed by competent chain saw service USE ONLY THE REPLACEMENT GUIDE BARS and personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to low kickback chains specified for your saw. remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to DO NOT adapt your powerhead to a bow guide or use it hold t
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES PUSH AND PULL MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS The reaction force is always opposite to the direction the Never operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly chain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready to adjusted, or is not completely and securely assembled. Be control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle bar and the PUSH when cutting along the top edge. control trigger is released. If the saw chain moves at
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SYMBOLS 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!!! Safety Alert Symbol Your safety is involved. Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage Read Your Operator’s Manual as well as helpful operating an
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SYMBOLS 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. Symbol Meaning DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicate
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OPERATION Do not fell trees near electrical wires or buildings. BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Leave this operation for professionals. Practice cutting a few small logs using the following Cut only when visibility and light are adequate for you technique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you to see clearly. begin a major sawing operation. 1. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with the saw ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR idling. See Figures 24 and 25. 2. Accelerate the engine t
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OPERATION ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED FELLING TREES See Figure 26. HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates but will not idle, turn the idle speed screw “ T ” clockwise to WARNING: increase idle speed. If the chain turns at idle, turn the idle speed screw “ T ” Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle ende
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OPERATION PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING PLANNED LINE OF See Figures 27 through 30. FALL 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the in- tended route is blocked). Clear the immediate area around the tree and make sure there are no obstruc- tions in your planned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreat approximately 135° from the planned line of fall. 2. Consider the force and direction of the wind, the lean and balance of the tree, and the location of large limbs. These things inf
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OPERATION 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. HINGE On large diameter trees, stop the back cut before it is deep enough for the tree to either fall or settle back on the stump. Then insert soft wooden or plastic wedges BACK
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OPERATION 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 procedure after you have removed the large VERTICAL CUT buttress roots. Refer to “Operation – Proper Procedure for Tree Felling” earlier in this manual.
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