Homelite UT10514/14 IN. 33CC - Manuals

Page Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert SyMbOL NAME dESIGNATION/EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of...

Page SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIzEd SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE THESE INS...

Page GLOSSARy OF TERMS buckingThe process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain brakeA device used to stop the saw chain. Chain Saw PowerheadA chain saw without the saw chain and guide bar. ClutchA mechanism for connecting and disconnecting a driven member to and from a rotating ...

Page PROdUCT SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES Bar length: UT10514 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14 in. UT10516 .................................................................

Page 10 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result i...

Page 11 FUEL ANd REFUELING HANdLING THE FUEL SAFELy WARNING: Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.  Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.  Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors.  Do not let gasoline...

Page 1 FILLING THE FUEL TANK See Figure .  Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-tamination.  Loosen the fuel cap slowly.  Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spill-age.  Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the o-ring.  Immediately replace the fuel...

Page 1 OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE See Figures - 11. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. WARNING: Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never straddle the saw or chain, or lean over past the chain line.  Place the chain saw on level ground and ens...

Page 1 OPERATION  Push choke lever to HALF choke position.  Pull starter grip until engine runs. NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position 15-30 sec-onds, depending upon the temperature.  Push choke lever all the way in to the RUN position.  Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return t...

Page 1 AdJUSTING IdLE SPEEd See Figure 1.  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 at idle, turn the idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement....

Page 1 OPERATION KICKbACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 1 - 1. Rotational kickback occurs when the moving chain contacts an object at the Kickback Danger Zone of the guide bar. The result is a lightning-fast reverse reaction, which kicks the guide bar up and back towards the operator. This reaction can ca...

Page 1 Fig. 19 Fig. 20 OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 1.   Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.  Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” posi-tion to withstand any kickback force.  Keep your body to the left of the chain line.  Keep your thumb on underside...

Page 1 OPERATION FELLING TREES HAzARdOUS CONdITIONS WARNING: Do not fell trees during periods of high wind or heavy precipitation. Wait until the hazardous weather has ended. When felling a tree, it is important that you heed the following warnings to prevent possible serious injury.  Do not cut d...

Page 1 wedge Fig. 24 horizontal Cut vertiCal Cut looSe SeCtion Fig. 25 kiCkBaCk Fig. 26 OPERATION  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 into the cut so they do not touch...

Page 0 OPERATION bUCKING WITH A WEdGE See Figure . If the wood diameter is large enough for you to insert a soft bucking wedge without touching the chain, you should use the wedge to hold the cut open to prevent pinching.NOTE: When bucking or felling with a wedge, you may need to remove the SAFE-T-T...

Page 1 UNdERbUCKING See Figure 0. Begin on the under side of the log with the top of the saw against the log; exert light pressure upward. During under-bucking, the saw will tend to push back at you. Be prepared for this reaction and hold the saw firmly to maintain control. LIMbING ANd PRUNING See F...

Page WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Homelite replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear ...

Page Fig. 40 Bar groove Chain drive linkS Fig. 38 MAINTENANCE CutterS Chain rotation Chain drive linkS Fig. 37 Fig. 39  Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. The cutters should face in the direction of chain rotation. If they face backwards, turn the loop over.  Place the c...

Page MAINTENANCE Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Fig. 43  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.  Replace the clutch cover and bar mounting nuts.  Finger-tighten the bar mounting nuts. The bar must be free...

Page Fig. 47 raker (depth gauge) ClearanCe ≈ .050 in. Fig. 46 Fig. 45 Fig. 48 MAINTENANCE  Retension the chain whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove. NOTE: During normal saw operation, the temperature of the chain increases. The drive links of a correctly ten-sioned warm ...

Page MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS See Figures - . Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can only be obtained when all cutters are uniform. WARNING: The saw chain is very sharp. Always wear protective gloves when performing maintenance to...

Page inCorreCt more than 30° top plate Filing angle leSS than 30° Fig. 53 30° CorreCt inCorreCt BaCkward Slope Side plate Filing angle Fig. 54 80° CorreCt hook Flat File depth gauge Jointer Fig. 56 reStore original Shape By rounding the Front Fig. 57 MAINTENANCE TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE See Figure . ...

Page MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE GUIdE bAR See Figure . CAUTION: 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 dam...

Page MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figures 1 - .  For access to the air filter and carburetor area, loosen the three screws holding the cylinder cover.  Activate chain brake.  Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake lever.  Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the han...

Page 0 MAINTENANCE AdJUSTING THE CARbURETOR See Figures - . before adjusting the carburetor:  Use a brush or compressed air to clean the starter cover vents.  Clean the air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the Maintenance section of this manual.  Allow the engine to warm up prior to ad...

Page 1 Fuel Filter CLEANING THE ENGINE See Figures - . Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressed air or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of the engine may occur due to impurities on the cylinder. WARNING Never run the saw without all the parts, including the drivecase cove...

Page INSPECTING/CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN See Figure 1. The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen. A faulty spark arrestor screen can create a fire hazard. Through normal use the screen can become dirty and should be inspected weekly and cleaned as required. Always keep the muffl...

Page TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. [Make sure ignition switch is in the RUN ( l ) position.] No spark. Engine is flooded. Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual. With the ignition switch OFF, ...

Page TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Bar and chain running hot and smoking. Chain oil tank empty. Chain tension is too tight. Oiler is not functioning. Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled. Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Chain Tension in the Maint...

Page LIMITEd WARRANTy STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc., (“Homelite”) warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite’s, discretion, any defective product free of ...

987000-2085-15-08 (REV:01) HOMELITE CONSUMER PROdUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-242-4672 www.homelite.com WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.CA...