Homelite UT10947D Manuel d'utilisateur

OPERATOR'S MANUAL16 in. (406 mm) 33cc Chain SawModel No. UT10947DYour new chain saw has been engineered and manufactured to Homelite’s high stand

Page 10 WARNING:Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuelto a machine with a running or hot engine. Move atleast 30 ft. (9 m) from refue

Page 11CHAIN OIL SYSTEMUse HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed forchains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform overa wide temperature

Page 12Fig. 14FULL CHOKECHOKE LEVERHALF CHOKERUN POSITIONFig. 15THROTTLE TRIGGERTHROTTLELOCK BUTTONTRIGGERRELEASEFig. 16Fig. 17THROTTLE TRIGGERTRIGGER

Page 138. Pull STARTER until engine attempts to start.Slowly pull the starter grip out for a short distance untilyou feel the starter engage, then bri

Page 14PREPARING FOR CUTTINGPROPER GRIP ON HANDLESRefer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier inthis manual for appropriate safety equip

Page 15BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURESPractice cutting a few small logs using the followingtechnique to get the “feel” of using your saw before you

Page 16WARNING:Weather conditions and altitude may affect carbure-tion.Do not allow bystanders close to the chain saw whileadjusting the carburetor.AD

Page 17FELLING TREESHAZARDOUS CONDITIONSWARNING:Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavyprecipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather

Page 18PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the in-tended route is blocked). Clear the immediate areaaround t

Page 19REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTSA buttress root is a large root extending from the trunk ofthe tree above the ground. Remove large buttress rootsprior t

Page 2 Introduction ...

Page 20BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESSMake the first bucking cut 1/3 of the way through the logand finish with a 2/3 cut on the opposite side. As you cutthe

Page 21LIMBING AND PRUNING Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with afirm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. Keep the tree between yo

Page 22ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAINDANGER:Never start the engine before installing the guide bar,chain, drivecase cover, and clutch drum. Without allt

Page 236. Lay out the saw chain in a loop and straighten anykinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chainrotation. If they face backwards,

Page 2411. Replace the outer guide bar plate ensuring that the barpin groove is at the bottom with the upper and loweredges angled away from the guide

Page 25ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSIONWARNING:Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor isrunning. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wearprotectiv

Page 26Fig. 55Fig. 56RAKERCLEARANCEINSPECT DRIVESPROCKETCUTTINGCORNERSIDE PLATEDEPTH GAUGETOEGULLETHEELRIVET HOLETOP PLATESHARPENING THE CUTTERSBe car

Page 27Fig. 60Fig. 61Fig. 59CHECK FOR WEAR OR DAMAGELEFT HANDCUTTERSRIGHT HANDCUTTERSFig. 62CAUTION:A dull or improperly sharpened chain can causeexce

Page 28TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE CORRECT 30° - file holders are marked with guidemarks to align file properly to produce correct top plateangle. LESS T

Page 29RESTORE ORIGINALSHAPE BY ROUNDINGTHE FRONTFig. 68LUBRICATING HOLEFig. 67MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BARCAUTION:Make sure the chain has stopped before

Page 3WARNING:The warnings, labels, and instructions found in thissection of the operator's manual are for your safety.Failure to follow all inst

Page 30MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARDSee Figure 70.1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP on the bar nose. See Figure 70.2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the

Page 31CLEANING THE ENGINEClean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressedair or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of theengine ma

Page 32CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTINGMUFFLERThe muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen. Afaulty spark arrestor screen can create a fire hazard

Page 33Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number12 in. UP08695 UP0869214 in. UP08696 UP0869316 in. UP08698 UP08694PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Page 34PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTIONEngine starts, runs, andaccelerates but will notidle.

Page 35LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENTHomelite Consumer Product, Inc. warrants to the original retailpurchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defe

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Page 4WARNING:The warnings, labels, and instructions found in thissection of the operator's manual are for your safety.Failure to follow all inst

Page 5PULLPUSHFig. 1PUSH AND PULLThe reaction force is always opposite to the direction thechain is moving. Thus, the operator must be ready tocontrol

Page 6Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these symb

Page 7The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your

Page 8Fig. 2FRONT HANDGUARD/CHAINBRAKEFRONTHANDLECYLINDERCOVERTHROTTLE LOCKBUTTONTRIGGERRELEASEREARHANDLETHROTTLETRIGGERON/OFFSWITCHFUEL MIXCAPCHAIN O

Page 9WARNING:The warnings and instructions in this section of theoperator's manual are for your safety and to preventserious personal injury.UND