Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
2 3 WARNING: Read and understand all instructions . Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n Know your tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the saw’s applications and limitations as well a...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; KICKBACK
4 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: The warnings, labels, and instructions found in this sec- tion of the operator’s manual are for your safety. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious personal injury. n Do not cut vines and/or small underbrush (a diameter of less than 3 in.). n Muff...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
4 5 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of injury,...
Page 6 - SERVICE; AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOL
6 7 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 INST...
Page 7 - GLOSSARY OF TERMS
6 7 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Bar Tip Guard An attachment that may be provided on the end of the guide bar to prevent the chain at the end of the guide bar from contacting the wood. Bucking The process of cross cutting a felled tree or log into lengths. Chain Brake A device used to stop the saw chain. Chain...
Page 8 - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS; FEATURES
8 9 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES UT10012/UT10512 Bar length ................................................................... 14 in.Chain pitch ............................................................. .375 in.Chain gauge ........................................................... .050 in.C...
Page 10 - FUEL AND REFUELING; HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY; Refueling; MIXING THE FUEL; OPERATION; GASOLINE
10 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. n Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. n Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors. n Do not let gasoline o...
Page 11 - FILLING THE FUEL TANK; ADDING BAR AND CHAIN OIL; OPERATING THE CHAIN BRAKE
10 11 FILLING THE FUEL TANK See Figure 2. n Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-tamination. n Loosen the fuel cap slowly. n Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spill-age. n Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. n Immediately replace the fuel...
Page 12 - STARTING THE ENGINE; To Start a Cold Engine:; FULL
12 13 OPERATION STARTING THE ENGINE See Figures 6 - 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. n Place the chain saw on level ground and en...
Page 13 - STOPPING THE ENGINE
12 13 OPERATION n Push choke lever to HALF choke position. n Pull starter grip until engine runs. NOTE: Allow the saw to run in this position 15-30 sec- onds, depending upon the temperature. n Push choke lever all the way in to the RUN position. n Squeeze and release the throttle trigger to return t...
Page 14 - ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED; PULL AND PUSH; IDLE SPEED
14 15 ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED See Figure 14. n If the engine starts, runs, and accelerates, but will not idle, turn the idle speed screw “T” clockwise to increase idle speed. n If the chain turns at idle, turn the idle speed screw “T” counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement....
Page 15 - KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS; PREPARING FOR CUTTING; PROPER GRIP ON HANDLES
14 15 OPERATION KICKBACK PRECAUTIONS See Figures 16 - 17. 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 c...
Page 16 - PROPER CUTTING STANCE; SAFE DISTANCE; BASIC OPERATING/CUTTING PROCEDURES
16 17 STRAIGHT ARM CHAIN LINE THUMB ON UNDERSIDE OF HANDLE BAR Fig. 19 Fig. 20 OPERATION PROPER CUTTING STANCE See Figure 19. � n Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground. n Keep left arm with elbow locked in a “straight arm” posi-tion to withstand any kickback force. n Keep your body to t...
Page 17 - FELLING TREES; HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS; PROPER PROCEDURE FOR TREE FELLING
16 17 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.� n Do not cut do...
Page 18 - REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS; Proper Procedure For Tree Felling; BUCKING; Kickback
18 19 WEDGE Fig. 24 HORIZONTAL CUT VERTICAL CUT LOOSE SECTION Fig. 25 KICKBACK Fig. 26 OPERATION n 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 19 - BUCKING WITH A WEDGE; BUCKING LOGS UNDER STRESS
18 19 OPERATION BUCKING WITH A WEDGE See Figure 27. 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...
Page 20 - CUTTING SPRINGPOLES; CUT LIMBS ONE AT A TIME AND LEAVE SUPPORT LIMBS
20 21 UNDERBUCKING See Figure 30. 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 21 - STOP “; MAINTENANCE
20 21 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 23 - ADJUSTING THE CHAIN TENSION
22 23 MAINTENANCE Fig. 41 Fig. 42 Fig. 43 n Position the chain so there is a loop at the back of the bar. n Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. n Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar. NOTE: When...
Page 24 - CHAIN MAINTENANCE; STOP
24 25 Fig. 47 RAKER (DEPTH GAUGE) CLEARANCE ≈ . 050 in. (1.25 mm) ≈ .050 (1.25 mm) Fig. 46 Fig. 45 Fig. 48 INSPECT DRIVE SPROCKET MAINTENANCE n 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 increa...
Page 25 - SHARPENING THE CUTTERS; Adjusting
24 25 MAINTENANCE SHARPENING THE CUTTERS See Figures 49 - 52. 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 maintena...
Page 26 - TOP PLATE FILING ANGLE; SIDE PLATE ANGLE
26 27 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 53...
Page 27 - MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR
26 27 MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING THE GUIDE BAR See Figure 58. 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 ...
Page 28 - CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
28 29 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER See Figures 61 - 63. n For access to the air filter and carburetor area, loosen the three screws holding the cylinder cover. n Activate chain brake. n Lift the front of the cylinder cover past chain brake lever. n Lift the back of the cylinder cover past the...
Page 29 - ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR; Before adjusting the carburetor:; Idle Speed Adjustment; CLEANING THE STARTER UNIT
28 29 MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE CARBURETOR See Figures 64 - 66. Before adjusting the carburetor: n Use a brush or compressed air to clean the starter cover vents. n Clean the air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter in the Maintenance section of this manual. n Allow the engine to warm up prior t...
Page 30 - CHECKING THE FUEL FILTER
30 31 CLEANING THE ENGINE See Figures 67 - 68. 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 cover and st...
Page 31 - WARNING; Operating Chain Brake
30 31 INSPECTING/CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN See Figure 71. 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 muf...
Page 32 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem; BAR AND CHAIN COMBINATIONS
32 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Engine will not start. [Make sure ignition switch is in the RUN ( l ) position.] No spark. Engine is flooded. Check spark. Remove air filter cover. Remove spark plug from cylinder. Reattach the spark plug wire and lay spark plug on top of cylinde...
Page 33 - Operating the Chain Brake; Adjusting the Chain Tension; Replacing the Guide Bar and Chain; CALL US FIRST; For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
32 33 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. Clogged oil passages. Oil tank should be filled every time fuel tank is filled. Tension chain per instructions in Adjusting the Cha...
Page 34 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
34 35 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Homelite Consumer Products, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this HOMELITE product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Homelite Consumer Products, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product fre...
Page 37 - NOTES
Page 38 - CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
983000-735 7-05 HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 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...
