Homelite UT74121A - Manuals

UK - Page 7 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 more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Indicates danger, warning or caution. It meansat...

UK - Page 9 Fig. 2 FRONT HAND GUARD/CHAIN BRAKE FRONT HANDLE CYLINDER COVER THROTTLE LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER RELEASE REAR HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER ON/OFF SWITCH FUEL MIX CAP CHAIN OIL CAP STARTER/FAN HOUSING STARTER GRIP SAFE-T-TIP PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER FEATURES SILENCER CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT CHAIN CA...

UK - Page 10 OPERATION WARNING: The warnings and instructions in this section of theoperator’s manual are for your safety and to preventserious personal injury. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHAINSAWSAFETY DEVICES SAFE-T-TIP ANTI-KICK-BACK NOSE GUARD See Figure 4. The SAFE-T-TIP prevents kick-back because it c...

UK - Page 11 RUN POSITION BRAKE POSITION Fig. 5 CHAIN BRAKE Chain brakes are designed to quickly stop the chain fromrotating. When the chain brake lever/hand guard is pushedtowards the bar, the chain should stop immediately.A chain brake does not prevent kick-back. The chain brake should be cleaned ...

UK - Page 12 WARNING: Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never addfuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Moveat least 9 m (30 ft.) from refuelling site before startingthe engine. DO NOT SMOKE! Failure to heed thiswarning can result in possible personal injury. FUEL AND REFUELLING HAN...

UK - Page 13 CHAIN OIL SYSTEM See Figure 9. Use HOMELITE Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for chains and chain oilers, and is formulated to perform over awide temperature range with no dilution required. Chainsawshould use approximately one tank of oil per tank of fuel. NOTE: Do not use dirty, used...

UK - Page 14 Fig. 14 FULL CHOKE CHOKE LEVER HALF CHOKE RUN POSITION Fig. 15 THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE LOCK BUTTON TRIGGER RELEASE Fig. 16 Fig. 17 THROTTLE TRIGGER TRIGGER RELEASE Fig. 18 RUN POSITION STARTER GRIP STARTING A COLD ENGINE: 3. Move the chain brake to the BRAKE position. NOTE: Set the ch...

UK - Page 15 8. Pull STARTER until engine attempts to star t. Slowly pull the star ter grip out for a short distance untilyou feel the starter engage, then briskly pull straight up.Do not pull to the end of the rope; this may damage thestar ter. Hold onto the grip during rewinding. Pull the star ter...

UK - Page 16 PREPARING FOR CUTTING PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES See Figures 20 and 21. Refer to “Specific Safety Rules – Safety Apparel” earlier inthis manual for appropriate safety equipment. Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection. Hold the saw firmly with both hands. Always keep yourLEFT H...

UK - Page 17 BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES Practise cutting a few small logs, using the followingtechnique to get the “feel” of using the saw before you begina major sawing operation. 1. Take the proper stance in front of the wood with thesaw idling. 2. Accelerate the engine to full throttle ju...

UK - Page 20 PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING See Figure 30. 1. Pick your escape route (or routes in case the intendedroute is blocked). Clear the immediate area round thetree and make sure there are no obstructions in yourplanned path of retreat. Clear the path of safe retreatapproximately 135° fr...

UK - Page 24 LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figure 39. Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firmgrip. Maintain secure footing and balance. Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing.Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch youare cutting. Do not cut from a ladder: this is e...

UK - Page 25 ASSEMBLING THE BAR AND CHAIN DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar,chain, drive case cover, and clutch drum. Without allthese parts in place, the clutch may fly off or explode,exposing the user to possible serious injury. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injur...

UK - Page 28 ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION See Figures 52, 53 and 54. WARNING: Never touch or adjust the chain while the motor isrunning. The saw chain is very sharp. Always wearprotective gloves when performing maintenance onthe chain. 1. Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. 2. Make sure...

UK - Page 29 Fig. 55 Fig. 56 RAKER CLEARANCE INSPECT DRIVE SPROCKET CUTTING CORNER SIDE PLATE DEPTH GAUGE TOE GULLET HEEL RIVET HOLE TOP PLATE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS See Figures 57 to 62. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and tothe same length, as fast cutting can only be obtain...

UK - Page 31 TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE CORRECT 30° – file holders are marked with guidemarks to align file properly to produce correct topplate angle. LESS THAN 30° – for cross cutting. MORE THAN 30° – feathered edge dulls quickly. SIDE PLATE ANGLE CORRECT 80 o – Produced automatically if you use the c...

UK - Page 32 RESTORE ORIGINAL SHAPE BY ROUNDING THE FRONT Fig. 68 LUBRICATING HOLE Fig. 67 MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR See Figure 68. MAINTAINING THE SAFE-T-TIP NOSEGUARD See Figures 69 and 70. MOUNTING SCREW SAFE-T-TIP Fig. 69 MAINTENANCE Every week of use, reverse the guide bar on the saw todistribu...

UK - Page 33 MOUNTING THE SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD See Figures 69 and 70. 1. Mount the SAFE-T-TIP on the bar nose. 2. Fit the locking rivet or tab in the recessed hole in theguide bar. 3. Tighten the screw with your finger. 4. From the finger tight position, tighten the screw anadditional three-quarte...

UK - Page 34 CLEANING THE ENGINE Clean the cylinder fins and flywheel fins with compressedair or a brush periodically. Dangerous overheating of theengine may occur due to impurities on the cylinder. WARNING Never run the saw without all the parts, including thedrive case cover and starter housing, s...

UK - Page 36 Length of Bar Guide Bar Part Number Chain Part Number 305 mm (12 in.) UP08695 UP08692 356 mm (14 in.) UP08696 UP08693 406 mm (16 in.) UP08698 UP08694 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start.(Make sure ignitionswitch is in startposition “I”.) Engine starts but will notaccel...

UK - Page 37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine starts, runs, andaccelerates but willnot idle. Bar and chain runninghot and smoking. Engine starts and runs,but chain is not rotating. Carburettor requires adjustment. 1. Chain oil tank empty. 2. Check chain tension for overtight condition. 3. Chec...

UK - Page 38 WARRANTY EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY According to machinery directive 98/37/EC and EMC directive 89/336/EEC - We, Homelite Consumer Products Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, USA Declare in sole responsibility that the product: CSP3314 (UT74121A) - to which this certif...

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