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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.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Summary of Contents for UT10530

Page 1: ...e 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 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE ...

Page 2: ... years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician When servicing use only identical Homelite replacement parts For safe operation read and understand all instructions before using the chain saw Follow all safety instructions Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below may result in serio...

Page 3: ...low the manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain 7 Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent DO NOT OPERATE A CHAIN SAW WITH ONE HAND Serious injury to the operator helpers bystanders or any combination of these persons may result from one handed operation A chain saw is intended for two handed use DO NOT OPERATE A CHAIN SA...

Page 4: ...or gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Select bare ground stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 feet 9 m away from refueling site before starting engine Never attempt to burn off...

Page 5: ...de WARNING All chain saw service other than items in the operator s manual maintenance instructions should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel If improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or clutch or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur which could subsequently cause the flywheel to burs...

Page 6: ... damage Wear eye hearing and head protection when operating this equipment The SAFE T TIP nose guard on the guide bar helps prevent kickback No smoking sparks or open flame Diagonal line across a symbol means this is prohibited or should be avoided Hold and operate the saw properly with both hands Do not operate the saw using only one hand Engines produce carbon monoxide which is an odorless deadl...

Page 7: ...ded could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Weight No bar chain fuel or oil 9 7 lbs 4 4 kg Fuel tank volume 19 4 oz 575 ml Chain oil tank volume 11 8 oz 350 ml B...

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Page 13: ...n serious damage to the unit Never squeeze and hold the throttle trigger while the chain brake is in the brake position Now you are ready to pick up the saw Use the proper grip for both handles refer to Operation for additional information STOPPING THE ENGINE Release the throttle trigger and let the engine return to idle To stop the engine move the ignition switch to the stop position Do not put t...

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Page 15: ...ep everyone helpers bystanders children and animals a SAFE DISTANCE from the cutting area During felling operations the safe distance should be a least twice the height of the largest trees in the felling area During bucking operations keep a minimum distance of 15 feet 4 5m between workers The carburetor is factory set and should not require adjusting The carburetor will permit only limited adjus...

Page 16: ...tinue use until the repair is made Serious personal injury may result from the saw chain turning at idle Fig 26 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 down...

Page 17: ... the wind the lean and balance of the tree and the location of large limbs These things influence the direction in which the tree will fall Do not try to fell a tree along a line different from its natural line of fall 3 Cut a notch about 1 3 the diameter of the trunk in the side of the tree Make the notch cuts so they intersect at a right angle to the line of fall This notch should be cleaned out...

Page 18: ... into the cut so they do not touch the chain Drive wedges in little by little to help jack the tree over When bucking or felling with a wedge it may be necessary to remove the SAFE T TIP anti kickback device to allow the bar to be drawn through the cut After you complete the cut reinstall the tip immediately 5 As tree starts to fall stop the chain saw and put it down immediately Retreat along the ...

Page 19: ...e bar nose and chain during cutting this can cause kickback To avoid the danger keep the SAFE T TIP anti kickback device attached while cutting Refer to Specific Safety Rules Kick back earlier in this manual During bucking operations stand on the uphill side so that the cut off section of the log cannot roll over you Sometimes it is impossible to avoid pinching with just standard cutting technique...

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Page 21: ... 1 Underbuck the branch 1 3 through for your first cut 2 Overbuck the branch to drop it 3 Finish by cutting smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark will grow back to seal the wound WARNING If the limbs to be pruned are above chest height hire a professional to perform the pruning CUTTING SPRINGPOLES See Figure 37 A springpole is any log branch rooted stump or sapling which is bent ...

Page 22: ...this section 1 Always place the switch in the stop position before you work on the saw 2 Make sure the chain brake is not set by pulling the chain brake lever hand guard towards the front handle to the RUN position 3 Wear gloves when handling the chain and bar These components are sharp and may contain burrs 4 Remove the bar mounting nuts using a combination wrench or 5 8 in wrench 5 Remove the cl...

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Page 24: ...or sag 16 Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning screw 1 2 turn clockwise Repeat this process until sag does not exist CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW Fig 45 17 Hold the tip of the guide bar up and tighten the bar mounting nuts securely The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no sag on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug but it can be turned by hand without bindi...

Page 25: ...5 mm out of the bar groove To help determine the correct warm chain tension use the tip of the combina tion wrench can be used as a guide Note New chain tends to stretch check the chain tension frequently and tension as required CAUTION A chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling Check the cold tension before next use 050in 1 25mm FLATS ON DRIVE LINKS 050 1 25 mm Fig 51 Fig 50 Fig 4...

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Page 28: ...63 MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING DEPTH GAUGE CLEARANCE See Figure 62 63 and 64 Maintain the depth gauge at a clearance of 025 in 0 6 mm Use a depth gauge tool for checking the depth gauge clearances Every time the chain is filed check the depth gauge clearance Use a flat file and a depth gauge jointer to lower all gauges uniformly Use a 025 in 0 6mm depth gauge jointer After lowering each depth gauge re...

Page 29: ...re you do any work on the saw WARNING Although the guide bar comes with a SAFE T TIP anti kickback device already installed you need to check the tightness of the mounting screw before each use Tighten the mounting screw of the nose guard as in structed below These are specially hardened screws If you cannot install the screw tightly replace both the screw and the SAFE T TIP before further operati...

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Page 33: ...ull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip If there is no spark repeat test with a new spark plug 2 With the Ignition Switch off remove spark plug Move choke lever to run position pushed in com pletely and pull starter cord 15 to 20 times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Set Ignition Switch to run I position Push and fully release primer bulb 7...

Page 34: ... product exhibits specific performance problem s where the Troubleshooting Section recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and you have made no adjustments since the original purchase take the product to a factory authorized service center for repair In most cases the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative Fig 79 ...

Page 35: ...ranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of the HOMELITE product manufactured or supplied by HOMELITE and found in the reasonable judgment of HOMELITE to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized HOMELITE service dealer without charge for parts and labor The HOMELITE product in...

Page 36: ...erson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 Phone 1 800 chainsaw 1 800 242 4672 www homelite com OPERATOR S MANUAL 16 in 406 mm 33cc Chain Saw UT10530 UT10530A UT10947D UT10947E WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 983000 738 4 05 ...

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